The mascot debate/fandom thread
I would never be associated with such a thing in any way. Not clothing, decals, or anything else. Better to have nothing at all IMO.
I would rather have Blocky the block I running around.
I don't hate it. There has been an actual kingfisher mascot at some events like the BIG 5k. There is some symbolism in the feathers that works well.
Illiniblueorange
- Pocahontas Il. Baby !!
You got to be joshing me
I don’t really care to have a mascot, and if I did I’m team “Blocky-The-I” all the way…
But generally speaking (typing?) this version of the costume is lightyears better than their original version.
If you have a bird mascot, it either needs to be majestic or mischievous. The previous one was neither and this one is mischievous. Step in the right direction for mascot design in general. (Just not for us, imo)
Big Jack
- Decatur
We don't need no stinking mascot. We are who we are. "THE FIGHTING ILLINI"
MDchicago
- Lake Norman NC
I appreciate the creative idea, but just nope...nope. Look at this through the eyes of a boy/man 13 years or older and that just opens us up to all sorts of internet and in person ridicule as U of I fans. Let's just stick with nothing.Make a column from Gies Memorial Stadium into a mascot costume.
Name it Zupke or Grange. Instant acceptance.
I made him a General.
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I dunno - that's one heck of a pecker!
Inadequate pecker - delete from consideration!
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
I mean, I am a boy/man 13 years or older and that's not where my mind went. This AI version is just an idea. I'm sure a version can be created that doesn't make you and others think about a penis.
Make a column from Gies Memorial Stadium into a mascot costume.
Name it Zupke or Grange. Instant acceptance.
I made him a General.
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"do you know which mascots are phallic shaped? the BEST kinds!"Make a column from Gies Memorial Stadium into a mascot costume.
Name it Zupke or Grange. Instant acceptance.
I made him a General.
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TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
Well this is an official jersey of the A ball Fayette Woodpeckers
It is sold out at MILB store by the way. BTW Fayetteville is an Astros affliate, so it is a no go for many a decent person not like you should wear this to a church or a high school activity anyway.
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
"do you know which mascots are phallic shaped? the BEST kinds!"
I tried a few times to make the column a Block I, like a block head with big feet. I gave up. But that's the direction I would go.
Curbelo Fanboy
BERTBALL IS LIFE
Just think of the marketing opportunities. It is a mascot for the kids and a potential to sell it as a "toy" for the adult female crowd.Make a column from Gies Memorial Stadium into a mascot costume.
Name it Zupke or Grange. Instant acceptance.
I made him a General.
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My vote:
Bring back the Chief
Bring back the Chief
