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<blockquote data-quote="SnakePlissken" data-source="post: 1954360" data-attributes="member: 746392"><p>Thanks, but this doesn't answer my question. Multiple people stated they are in favor of the Kingfisher because it would stop "Chief whining". I didn't want to presume to know what they meant, but for the sake of discussion let's assume they meant wearing Chief apparel, saying "Chief" during the 3 in 1, or posting here that the Kingfisher is a dumb idea. Do any of those things change with an official Kingfisher? Not a chance. I would therefore argue that's a bad reason to support the Kingfisher.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Could you please share why you believe this? </p><p></p><p>Not surprisingly, I expect the exact opposite to be true. I can't articulate why any better than this:</p><p></p><p></p><p>I could believe a mascot like "Blocky the I" or "Alma Otter" could provide something furry and silly to hang out with the cheerleaders and take photos with the kids, while also not having aspirational goals to ditch the Fighting Illini name.</p><p></p><p>Finally, I've really enjoyed the Jimmy Johns Galloping Ghost races. If they want to give that guy a t-shirt cannon and let him hang out all game I'd be all for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SnakePlissken, post: 1954360, member: 746392"] Thanks, but this doesn't answer my question. Multiple people stated they are in favor of the Kingfisher because it would stop "Chief whining". I didn't want to presume to know what they meant, but for the sake of discussion let's assume they meant wearing Chief apparel, saying "Chief" during the 3 in 1, or posting here that the Kingfisher is a dumb idea. Do any of those things change with an official Kingfisher? Not a chance. I would therefore argue that's a bad reason to support the Kingfisher. Could you please share why you believe this? Not surprisingly, I expect the exact opposite to be true. I can't articulate why any better than this: I could believe a mascot like "Blocky the I" or "Alma Otter" could provide something furry and silly to hang out with the cheerleaders and take photos with the kids, while also not having aspirational goals to ditch the Fighting Illini name. Finally, I've really enjoyed the Jimmy Johns Galloping Ghost races. If they want to give that guy a t-shirt cannon and let him hang out all game I'd be all for it. [/QUOTE]
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