Mascot Madness and Sideline Shenanigans
Mascots have a long and rich history. Some say it started with the Phillie Phanatic, or the Famous (San Digo) Chicken. But few remember the great George Motica. He bought his own costume, paid for the weekly cleaning, and didn't get paid a dime. He was also featured on an NFL Films production wearing a microphone. Has the Phanatic, or … [Read more...]
Well, The Chicken has once again made the top of the list. Forbes magazine released it's list of the Top 10 most liked sports mascots this week. Because when I think mascots, I think Forbes. At #1, we see our old friend Mr. Famous Chicken, after the chicken in a close second comes the Phillie Phanatic... a prior namee to the top of this … [Read more...]
There is not a place I don't go where I get the questions: Why do we call them mascots? Why don't we just call them crazy costumed hairy guy running around the stadium? Ok, so nobody asks me questions like that, but I am sure a lot of you mascot nerds out there are wondering where the word mascot comes from and how it got related to the … [Read more...]
