It looks like the National Organ Donation Campaign has a new concept. They are using mascots to build awareness for Organ Donation. Very fitting, I’d say.
Head over to their website to read more and see funny videos like this one:
It's more than just acting crazy in a suit...
Business ’suits’: It’s all in a day’s work for ‘characters’ on the job
Smiles are plastered to their faces, and the often over-sized characters are quick to hand out hugs. But store mascots — like the Chick-Fil-A Cow and Liberty Tax Service’s Ladies of Liberty wavers — serve as an effective marketing tool for businesses, while making a living for themselves one high-five at a time.
According to Nina [...]
Duck mascot’s appearance in Oregon students’ video proves liberating
The Oregon Duck is free.
Well, sort of.
The Walt Disney Corp. has surrendered its control over use of the University of Oregon’s costumed athletic mascot – quite possibly in response to a brouhaha involving The Duck, three UO students and a rap video that went viral on the Internet.
“We might have had a [...]
Ole Miss mascot panel to be chosen from about 100 applicants
About 100 University of Mississippi students applied for the chance to help select a new school mascot.
Sparky Reardon, dean of students, said Thursday the Student Leadership Advisory Council (SLAC) is reviewing the applications, which had to be submitted by March 11.
SLAC and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee developed the application.
Applications will be turned in Monday with [...]
Onion Sports: Community Response to Benny the Bull incident
CHICAGO—A coalition of prominent mascots, including the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, The Pittsburgh Parrot, and the Philly Phanatic, called a press conference Tuesday to answer questions concerning their colleague, Benny the Bull, following an incident in which Benny struck an off-duty police officer who was attempting to prevent him from riding a mini-motorcycle through the “Taste [...]
Mascot – Podictionary Word of the Day
I never knew what the real origin of the word “Mascot” came from and it’s a really interesting story.
Listen to the Podcast or read the story here.
Some interesting highlights:
At the end of 1880 an operetta called La Mascotte introduced the English speaking world to the word mascot.
During first world war fighter pilots were said to bring [...]
Ole Miss sends Col. Reb to ‘vault’
OXFORD — The University of Mississippi may have a new way to minimize the presence of Colonel Reb, the mascot that some see as beloved and benign but others see as a throwback to a plantation mentality.
Ole Miss removed the Colonel Rebel mascot from its sidelines in 2003, saying his presence was divisive. Ole Miss [...]
NJ Nets Mascot, “Sly” to Celebrate 13th Birthday at Nets-Raptors Game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—Sly, the NETS Basketball mascot, will celebrate his 13th birthday when the NETS host the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, March 20 at the IZOD CENTER.
Sly will be joined at his celebration by other mascots, including Lucky of the Boston Celtics, Clutch of the Houston Rockets, Stuff of the Orlando Magic, Bango of the [...]
Coke Zero brings you Mascot Cam
For those who haven’t had the pleasure (and pain) of being a mascot, Coke Zero is bringing you the next big thing. As part of their Dept of Fannovation promotion, there is a spot following Rameses during a game.
As a former mascot, I must say it’s pretty convincing. However, I’m jealous that Rameses has a [...]
Remembering UNC Mascot Jason Ray
Mascoting is a very different kind of job. It’s something that takes passion, energy, spontaneity, and heart. In my years as a mascot, I’ve met many mascot. Some quiet, soft spoken people. Others loud, wild and crazy. Either way, when they put on the head of their respective characters, they become something more. A fraternity [...]
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