Worst Mascot Ever

(You know, besides the racist ones. *cough*Redskins*cough*)

The Boston Celtics have a terrible mascot. Or is it just me? A club-wielding, pipe-smoking, bowler-hat-and-bowtie-wearing leprechaun? Really?

Okay, maybe not the worst ever. Which college team has a tree running around their sidelines? Stanford? That one is hella-lame. Especially since they are the Stanford Cardinals. WTF? Okay, they used to be racist, but they stopped and now they have a tree instead of an Indian. Good for them, but why not, say, a cardinal? They say the tree is not really their mascot, but there is a tree in their logo, so...yeah.

What are some other bad sport mascots/logos?

Exactly

LOL...I've never been stung by a bee that I know of, so maybe that's why I don't fear those awful predators.
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Kids don't always enunciate very well...especially the pre-Kindergarten set. Which led to the following exchange:

Wisconsin-dwelling Female Cousin: Why does (your nephew) keep telling me he's wearing his "Hot Guy" shirt?

Me: Umm...[looks at nephew, starts laughing]...Hawk-Eye! Hawkeye shirt. That's the Iowa Hawkeye.

It's only like the 3rd most recognizable sports symbol in America.

Hawkeye:

Beautiful.

Hot Guy:

Rawrr.

Meme-ish

Taken from Tuning Spork...

WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

No, neither of my names were chosen for anyone. My dad picked my first name and my mom hated it but gave in as long as I wouldn't be a "Jenny".

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

June 4...I was sick and hurt all over. Thought briefly that death would be preferable, but banished the thought. It's bad juju to think that way.

DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

Sure, why not? It varies a bit, though. I can have girly, careful writing or messy, flourishy writing depending on context.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

Not big on lunch meat. I have turkey subs occasionally, so turkey, I guess.

DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

No. Beginning to look like I never will, but I'm getting okay with that. Can always adopt someone for 30¢ a day...

IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

Of course. I'm awesome.

DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?

No, never.
/sarcasm

DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?

Yes.

WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

Probably not. I enjoy rollercoasters and the like, but hoping a rubberband keeps your head from smashing into the ground below seems unnecessarily foolish.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

Love Cheerios. Plain Cheerios. Also enjoy the occasional Fruity Pebbles when I want something sweeter.

DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

No, I keep my laced shoes loose enough to step in and out, and most of my shoes are slip-ons anyway. Especially this time of year--yay, sandals!

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?

Yes, I can use my Swedish thighs to great advantage. When I was little (6?) I moved my dresser to a place in my room that my mother disapproved of, so she tried to move it back. Dad had to come help, and neither could figure out how I did it alone.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

All of it. Ben and Jerry's Strawberry Cheesecake is particularly nummy.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

Facial expressions. You can tell more about a person that way than any other...the eyes especially.

RED OR PINK?

Red. But I have a healthy dose of both in my wardrobe, in a variety of shades.

WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

Procrastinating to the very edge of disaster sometimes.

WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

Someone who really only existed in my imagination, as it turns out.

WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

Navy blue shorts, white tennis shoes.

WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?

Mixed fresh fruit--watermelon, cantelope, mussmelon, strawberries, pineapple, and grapes. I buy it already cut by the pint at the grocery store, because I'm too lazy to be cutting up a bunch of my own fruit. Love it.

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

My iTunes on random party mix: Everclear's Santa Monica is on at the moment. I don't want to do your sleep-walk-dance anymore.

IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

I always liked that cornflower blue one.

FAVORITE SMELLS?

Baby powder, new car, and coffee.

WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

My daddy--it's Father's Day!

FAVORITE SPORTS?

I like to play softball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, HORSE, and kickball.

HAIR COLOR?

Dark brown.

EYE COLOR?

Darker brown.

DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

Yes, I've worn them for 22 years or so now...would love to have Lasik, though.

FAVORITE FOOD?

Depends on my mood. Pizza is always a winner. Spaghetti, fettucine alfredo, etc.

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

Happy endings.

LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. Unless we're talking DVD, in which case it was Heartbreakers.

WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?

Gray tank top.

SUMMER OR WINTER?

Winter. Always prefer the cold to the heat.

HUGS OR KISSES?

Can't I have both?

FAVORITE DESSERT?

Applebee's Maple Butter Blondie is pretty effing awesome.

MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

Umm, Peter or Paul? One of the apostles?

LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

Shank, he's probably dead in the desert or something.

WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

The Taming of the Samurai and 1917: Russia's Year of Revolution. One of them is for summer class, and one of them is not. You guess which.

WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

South Park's Eric Cartman, saying, "It's a bunch of tree-hugging hippie crap!"

WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?

Nothing, I don't watch much television.

FAVORITE SOUND?

My niece or nephew's voice in person or on the phone. My niece calls me a lot. They always sound so happy to see or hear me, who can beat that?

ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

Can't I have both?

WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

San Diego, California.

DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

Remembering useless trivia I learned twenty years ago, while forgetting what I did five minutes ago.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

Wisconsin. Swedish. Cold. Where else could it be? Besides Minnesota, that is.

WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?

Not going to tag anyone. Take it if you want it.

Dogs and Cats Living Together!

Does this mean I have to like Jeff Gordon now?

Why no, no it doesn't. :-)