(S28) PT2 - Mascots

[Amulos]

This past weekend, Easter was observed in different countries around the world. The Easter bunny is the mascot that is considered the representative of the holiday. What is your ISFL/DSFL team's mascot like? What makes them special in comparison to other team's mascots in the league?

I would say that the Tijuana Luchadore mascot is pretty unique in comparison to the other mascots in the league. One, I would argue that the Luchadore is the most badass of all mascot's available, this man spends week in and week out working to tone that body to be prepared to clap someone in the ring at a moments notice. I would call the Luchadore "intense" in comparison to others, one it is an actual human being (Unlike the animal mascots in the league) and you can find Luchadores in present day unlike a Buccaneer. I would put money down that a Luchadore could destroy a royal, I mean you put Queen Elizabeth in the ring with El Vampiro Muerto I'm taking the Luchadore 10 times out of 10. I also am a big fan of the Luchadore mascot because it is incredibly unique unlike other teams mascots (cough... pythons... cough cough). I think it's easy to root for a team with a unique mascot rather than the several thousand versions of animals or pirates, which is a definite benefit when you are trying to pick a team. It's one of the reasons why in real life I am a fan of the Vikings, it's relatively unique and it makes it enjoyable.

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[Kyamprac]

[HENDRIX 2.0]

The mascot of Yellowknife has evolved since the early days of the league. The franchise started out with “Old Man Wraith”. A pirate, Rob Zombie looking fellow with a long gray flowing beard. I believe it was about season 2 when the organization went with the completely dead spooky Wraith. Since then it has become a symbol of Wraiths football and is seen as one of the best mascots in North American sports. The Wraith is different from the other ISFL mascots because he is a conscious entity that is not alive. A ghost, phantom, or apparition if you will. Fans of Yellowknife enjoy traveling to the stadium with their own spin on the mascot. Every home game looks like Halloween evening. Fans dressed up like the Wraith call themselves “spookies”. During pre-game ceremonies at home games, the Wraiths entrance is equivalent to the Undertaker’s entrance before a wrestling match. All the light get turned off in the stadium, black light illuminates the smokey field, ominous music plays, and the first thing fans see come out of the tunnel is the actual Wraith. He walks to the center of the field, summons a lightning bolt from the sky, and then disappears. The Yellowknife roster charges out onto the field shortly after. (211 words)

[Pib]

The London Royals mascot doesn’t really have a name that has been settled upon. When this point task popped up, there was a decent amount of discussion that took place in our locker room, as we all tried to figure out what it was actually named. The GM’s didn’t know, the players didn’t know… even the founders of the team had absolutely no idea. So, as you can tell, our mascot is deeply embedded in the team.

The simple truth is, he’s not important. He’s just another person inside a stupid suit that gets in everyones way. Mascots, in general, only exist to strengthen brand identity and appeal to a younger audience. They’re corporate tools to extract more money from your wallets and turn your kids into their next victims, just to keep the conveyor belt going. None of our mascots are significant or special and to write positive words about them would only make me part of the problem.

Roar, Rory, Celly… whatever your name is, you can go to hell… and stay out of the locker room. Turning up once a week and wandering up and down the sideline in a ridiculous outfit doesn’t make you part of the team, despite what Jeff Fisher may have you believe.

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[Legally_Blind_Gamer]

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[Vaelynn]

As a part of the New Orleans Second Line I think we have one of the most unique names or mascots in the entire league, all of professional sports in general really. For those that do not know, the Second Line in Creole tradition is a celebratory musical parade of sorts that is used across New Orleans for a a number of different reasons – a tradition long upheld in that region’s culture. The “First Line” is typically the parade leader or whoever is being honored, the celebrating and borderline raucous musicians and dancers that follow the First Line are referred to as the Second Line. The Second Line is most frequently used in Weddings to lead guests from the wedding venue to the reception hall, but it is also used quite frequently for other celebrations (and even funerals!).

Honestly it is one of the coolest mascots to have – though I’m not sure what our actual mascot is, considering the Second Line is more of a tradition than a person, object, or animal like most. It is really neat to have such a strong tie to tradition and culture – makes it seem a lot more thought out than some of the other teams that are out there (i.e. Austin or Baltimore… I really feel bad for those guys). Proud to be in NOLA!

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[speculadora]

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[CmdrWalrus]

Mascots have been a part of sports since the beginning. They serve as a way to connect the team to city history and people. A proper mascot can show what we should expect from the team and city. When done correctly, you get a symbol that strengthens the team's connection to the city.

Take for example the Tijuana Luchadores. Connection to city, check. Hints to a fearsome and intimidating team, check. The Luchadores are a great mascot. It conjures images of choking out opponents. Or better yet, jumping off the top to body slam an opponent. Either way, this mascot let's everyone know not to mess with this team.

Let's try the Bondi Beach Buccaneers. Dangerous and intimidating? Check. It's an undead pirate, the scariest combination in history. It's an unstoppable killing machine constantly searching for gold, rum and booty. Scurvy and cholera don't scare these pirates.

One more example. We have the Dallas Birddogs. Do they inspire fear? Only the fear that they are too cute. Intimidating? Not at all. I see those floppy ears and I just want to rub their bellies. This is the opposite of what you want from a mascot. You shouldn't want to baby talk a mascot while you rub behind the ears.

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[shadyshoelace]

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[Fronk]

BILL QUACKERS the Minnesota Grey Ducks Mascot