NJTank Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I have I high fived Mr. Met and NJ Devil. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smzimbabwe Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 My friend beat up the Idaho Steelheads mascot a few years ago while I cheered him on and his wife hid her face once they put us all on the big screen. And it wasn't a playful beat up, we had a few too many, the mascot was bugging us (we were wearing our Anchorage Aces jerseys, the visiting team that night) and once he came behind my friend and gave him a headlock after some pushy-shovy, he went ballistic and started punching the mascot in his silly face. The guy inside the suit starts screaming "hey, I'm just playing buddy" and breaks free and basically runs off...It was a fun night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Bunky Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Did you (he) get in any trouble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I was the Sacramento RiverCats mascot, Dinger, for a few games back in 2005. It was an absolutely God awful job and I'll never do it again. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I was the Sacramento RiverCats mascot, Dinger, for a few games back in 2005. It was an absolutely God awful job and I'll never do it again.I can imagine it gets hot in those suits www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I was the Sacramento RiverCats mascot, Dinger, for a few games back in 2005. It was an absolutely God awful job and I'll never do it again.I can imagine it gets hot in those suitsIf you call swimming in your own sweat hot, then yes. On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Bunky Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I was the Sacramento RiverCats mascot, Dinger, for a few games back in 2005. It was an absolutely God awful job and I'll never do it again.I can imagine it gets hot in those suitsIf you call swimming in your own sweat hot, then yes.That's why you gotta get a mascot job in the CFL or NHL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailstateunis Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I went to a 95 degree Bakersfield Blaze game last week, and the "stadium" there has pretty much no shade. And their mascot is this black dragon. Man, I feel sorry for the guy in that suit. http://www.hailstateunis.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I was the Sacramento RiverCats mascot, Dinger, for a few games back in 2005. It was an absolutely God awful job and I'll never do it again.I got a massage from him a couple of weeks ago! Also on Sharks mascot night in 2002, the Canes Ice Hog kissed me. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigboy1083 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 The Springfield Falcons mascot, Screech, jumped on my back, and I threw him or my shoulder and he landed on the stairs. He got back up and started swinging. I pushed him back and told him to get away. My buddies started yelling at him, and he said he'd beat the crap out of me. Then, Springfield's security came over and told me that I was going to be thrown out for fighting the mascot. I told them that it was mess up, censoring myself, and Screech started it. Finally, two SPD officers cam over and told them that I could stay, but "The mascot has to go". That was their exact words. Thanks KaTo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I was the Sacramento RiverCats mascot, Dinger, for a few games back in 2005. It was an absolutely God awful job and I'll never do it again.I can imagine it gets hot in those suitsIf you call swimming in your own sweat hot, then yes.That's why you gotta get a mascot job in the CFL or NHL!CFL is still hot. The season goes from July-November On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I was the Sacramento RiverCats mascot, Dinger, for a few games back in 2005. It was an absolutely God awful job and I'll never do it again.I can imagine it gets hot in those suitsThat's the first question everybody always asks.The first few times I did it, it was tough, but you get used to it. You really have to overexaggerate EVERYTHING, from walking to running to waving. You're wearing a big suit and regular motions won't "sell." It tires you out a lot more than you'd assume.Being the mascot for mostly basketball, the temperature was controlled but you definitely were still drenched. The killers were the outdoor promotions. I did an event for a car dealership once...in July. It was 95 degrees. I was interacting with kids, running promotions, doing a lot of physical activity. I was 9 pounds lighter getting out of the suit than I was getting in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 For the Bills 2002 game against the Chargers, I was on the field at halftime with Billy Buffalo while also in costume myself... as a supermarket mascot. It was my company's 40th anniversary, and we sponsored a 40 Yards for $40,000 promotion. Three contestants had a shot at throwing a football 40 yards into a shopping cart to win $40k. No one made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Pics or it didn't happen, WiB. (Ok, mostly I just want to point and laugh.)From way back in the day: Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winters in buffalo Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Pics or it didn't happen, WiB. (Ok, mostly I just want to point and laugh.)I'm not sure I ever saw any. I'm sure some exist somewhere, though. I'll have to see if I can hunt one down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Being my college's mascot, I got some cool experiences, including playing soccer at halftime at a Ti-Cats game (including an awesome blind slide tackle of the Brampton Battalion mascot), and changing in the same room as the two Ti-Cats mascots (Stripes and TC the Tiger)From the same game:I'm the bird. (Mo the Hawk, Mohawk College) Other mascots pictured are Sarge (Brampton Battalion), The Bruin (Sheridan College), and Bruiser (Hamilton Bulldogs) On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sportsfan0518 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I have never had any interactions with Mr. Met, Otto the Orange nor NJ Devil. But I have high fived Sly Fox (Nets) on several occasions. I really hope he stays with the team in Brooklyn now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I heard the Nets are gonna have a rat mascot. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfan0518 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I heard the Nets are gonna have a rat mascot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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