Well, here it is. I guess any sports blog has to start blogging about Duke sometime (and we know that usually doesn't mean football season). If you're under a rock, the interwebs are a buzz with March Madness this month, and we've uncovered a bit of a scandal on our hands. Nobody likes Duke, and that goes for the team, the fans, and of course … [Read more...]
Mar
03
This May Or May Not Be The 2014 Sochi, Russia Winter Olympic Mascot
Russia had an agenda going into the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. They wanted to win 40 medals, but only ended up with 15, and... They wanted to scare/confuse children and adults alike by introducing them to the Blue Cheburashka mascot that was roaming the games. This has created some confusion with Russia hosting the next Winter … [Read more...]
Feb
22
The Boilermakers (And Their Mascot) Are Old… Purdue Pete To Get A Facelift.
In other news, Purdue has announced that an update to it's popular mascot, Purdue Pete is coming soon. According to the official release: "Purdue Pete has undergone numerous changes in his history, and it's been at least 25 years since Pete has been updated, so we are exploring how we can improve the mascot's look," said Morgan Burke, director … [Read more...]
Feb
19
Tiger Woods Wants Attention, Well, So Do We! Our Tiger Woods Round Up!
Well, today is the big day of the Tiger Woods announcement. If you've been a long time reader of YMS, you know we've writen about the Tiger Woods scandal before to get a little bit of attention. Well, this time is no different. Golf has shunned mascots, it seems that, like Jay-Z and Diddy, they are just to stuck up to put up with their … [Read more...]
Feb
16
2010 Vancouver BC Olympic Mascot Scandal! Where’s Sumi?
Well, a few days ago we promissed you complete coverage of the Olympic mascots, and we want to provide it. BREAKING NEWS... I think we've unearthed a scandal. Olympic Mascot Sumi is nowhere to be seen. Video, Pictures, stories... all we get is a lot of Quatchi and Miga, but no Sumi. For the proof, here is a selection of pictures and video … [Read more...]
Feb
09
This Could End Bad – Missouri Student Wants Live Tiger Mascot
There's something about having a live animal mascot that is both cool, and at the same time scares the heck out of me. An ambitious Missouri Student proposes that the Missouri Tigers find a live tiger to have present at home football games. He says it would "Raise school spirit" and "draw attention to the school." I don't disagree with him … [Read more...]
Jan
14
Could You Be America’s Next Superstar Mascot?
Seriously BREAKING NEWS! Just ran into this... Some production company is looking for America's Next Superstar Mascot... probably some sort of reality show, all you need is some mascot skills, and your character. Here's the craigslist posting: Do you have what it takes to be America’s next superstar MASCOT? Los Angeles, CA. – Friday, … [Read more...]
Jan
05
Obie, The Orange Bowl Mascot And Lady Gaga Are Dating?
This just in, it seems that Obie, the Orange Bowl's finest mascot (pictured above) has been trying to get with pop star Lady Gaga since New Years Eve. Here are the his posts from Dec 31st: I never heard if he actually met her, but he doesn't look like the kind of guy to kiss and tell... Obies Twitter: http://twitter.com/orangebowlobie … [Read more...]
