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The Sochi Bear Might Be Taking Russia's Hockey Loss Harder Than Anybody

Following Russia's surprise defeat at the hands of Finland in the men's hockey quarterfinals, the Sochi bear, much like the rest of Russia, has been inconsolable.

Cheer up, big guy. There's always next Winter Olympics... except if you're a mascot created specifically for these Winter Olympics.

A person's sadness is just so much more amplified while they're wearing a mascot suit:

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