the700level.com - 1/16/2008
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But you already knew that... I was just thinking the other day how horrible most mascots are, and how great the Phanatic is. Via Philly.com , we learn that Forbes has named the Phanatic the #1 mascot in all sports.
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Bring the Chicken home
Gaslamp Ball —
... . And the 700Level points out that Forbes has named the San Diego Chicken the second best mascot in sports. Consider this. The San Diego Chicken does not have a home team. At this point, he shows up once a year at Petco and spends the rest of the time touring minor league ballparks. I love the Friar, but isn't it time to bring the Chicken home to San Diego? Having the Chicken around could only improve the Friar's game. ...
Tale Of The Tape - San Diego
We Should Be GM's —
... played one year in the Padres outfield, but that 'fro made an impression. Philly - Bake McBride. Advantage - Push. There are no losers in the land of the 'fro. For The Kids San Diego - Legoland. Philly - Sesame Place. Advantage - Philly. I'm a big fan of Legos, but the kids love Elmo. Baseball Mascot San Diego - The Chicken. Philly - The Phanatic. Advantage - Philly. Best. Mascot. Ever. Don't believe me? It's been voted on. Annual Assembly of Losers San Diego - ...
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Phanatic Flattens Chicken As Top Sports Mascot —
SPORTSbyBROOKS
FORBES has trotted out their picks for America’s top sports mascot, and the Phillie Phanatic flew over the San Diego Chicken to claim the #1 spot .
( The Phanatic on the lookout for MILFs. [Psst - Check behind you!] )
In existence since roaming the old Vet back in ‘78, the Phanatic is known for entertaining audiences and annoying baseball old-timers. Upon seeing the big ...
Philly Finally Wins Something —
The Sporting Blog
By Chris Mottram
Let's just get one thing clear: I hate mascots. Maybe this will change once I have kids and make the mistake of bringing them to a game, but for now, they're just annoying.
But I suppose if you're going to have a mascot, you might as well have the best. Someone at Forbes.com had the unenviable task of coming up with the top 10 mascots. The big winner? The Philly ...
Rounding The Bases: Philly Wins Something!?!?! —
Bugs & Cranks
Phillie Phanatic named America’s Top Sports Mascot; Mr. Met is #3. MLB mascots take 7 of the Top 10 spots. [ MetsBlog ] [ Forbes ]
Someone besides The G-POPE is willing to boycott a hate-condoning Hall Of Fame. [ The Starting Five ]
Steroids/HGH scandal implicates music/entertainment: Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Wyclef, Tyler Perry, Sylvester Stallone. [ The Starting Five ]
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Forbes Gets Fuzzy With Top Mascots List —
The Jaunt
Ahhh, lists are fun. Almost as fun as dressing up your puppy, or trying to blast objects in public toilets with your powerful urine stream. But what list can be more fun than a compilation of furry, non-talking entertainment beasts? Yesterday, business media giant Forbes, released America's Top 10 Sports Mascots. Cute is the clear winner in this one. Mean and scary is out, warm and fuzzy ...
Dandy, The Yankees Former Mascot —
WasWatching.com
Funny, just yesterday, in a comments section here , the topic of 'Dandy' came up.
And, now, today, I noticed that Forbes has a feature on America's Top Sports Mascots . (Hat tip to MetsBlog .)
First, some background on 'Dandy' via the Times back in 1998 :
One of the first of a new breed of team mascots aimed at bringing show biz to sports, the Phillie Phanatic is the ...
