blog post proposal: what the Tanuki means to software development

I watched a Tanuki documentary the other night out of sheer curiosity and found some interesting parallels between their lives and software development needs. I'm not sure how we chose that logo specifically (we would need to have the history on that), but I wonder if this might make for an interesting blog post. It might follow a flow like this:

What is GitLab’s logo? It’s a Tanuki - also known as the “raccoon dog”. It’s been revered in Japan as “lucky” for over 500 years. You can find them across Asia and Europe.

Why is the Tanuki relevant to IT and software development?

1. Tanukis are virtually unstoppable: they don’t let anything stand in their way. GitLab helps you similarly by enabling you to move faster while adopting the newest technologies (like Kubernetes) to accelerate initiatives like cloud-native. We produce massive value in each monthly release. GitLab can help you do the same.
2. Tanukis are highly adaptable: they were brought over to Europe for their thick fur, but their coat thinned in warmer climates. In Japan they are often scavengers living around cities now, living off refuse instead of nature. Essentially, they are adaptable to any environment - like we need to be in today’s fast-changing economy.
3. Tanukis live fast: on average they only live about 4 years. They have to grow fast, develop fast, and realize their potential quickly. The average Fortune 500 company will last less than 20 years today, and the average ad tech firm lasts just 6 years. We need to run at Tanuki speed if we want to thrive and survive.