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19 Retired NBA Mascots
Some of these former mascots were beloved—and some have been gladly forgotten.
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How the Budweiser Clydesdales Became a Commercial Success
The horses are an iconic feature in many Super Bowl commercials.
What Is Grimace? A McDonald's Manager May Have Solved the Mystery
To some, Grimace is a dimwitted creature hailing from McDonaldland. To others, he looks like a ruptured scrotum. A McDonald's manager may have finally revealed what he really is.
Move Over, Gritty: Whizzy the Geno's Cheesesteak Is Philadelphia's Newest Mascot
Whizzy the Geno's cheesesteak joins Gritty and the Phillie Phanatic as one of the weird, slightly disturbing mascots representing Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies File Lawsuit to Prevent Phanatic From Cheering for Other Teams
The creators of the Phillie Phanatic are threatening to take the mascot from the Phillies and shop him around to other teams, the lawsuit alleges.
8 Sports Mascots Who Went Rogue
Mascots for major sports teams are supposed to get crowds excited. Sometimes, they get cheered. Other times, they wind up the target of a lawsuit.
Carvel Made Mental Floss a Gritty Ice Cream Cake
Dreams do come true.
Good Luck, Gritty: 8 Sports Mascots that Struck Out
Here and gone, but the team spirit lives on!
13 Salty Facts About Mr. Peanut
In the 1970s, Mr. Peanut ran for mayor of Vancouver on the “Peanut Party” ticket. He was endorsed by novelist William S. Burroughs and received 3.4 percent of the vote—which isn't peanuts.
The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Spuds MacKenzie, The Original Party Animal
A look back at the most popular spokesdog of the 1980s, Spuds MacKenzie, who was a hit for Budweiser.
The Stories Behind All 68 March Madness Mascots
Because they can't all be Wildcats.
Man in the Moon: How Mac Tonight Became the Burger King
He sold a record number of Big Macs. Crowds mobbed him. So why did McDonald's have to retire his satin jacket early?
7 Decidedly Delicious Mascots
The collegiate figureheads aren't your average icons and cheerleaders—they get their strength from the mighty food pyramid.
How the Lansing Lugnuts Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Winston-Salem Dash Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the San Antonio Missions Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Richmond Flying Squirrels Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Fort Wayne TinCaps Got Their Name
Through Opening Day, we'll be looking at the stories behind the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Albuquerque Isotopes Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Las Vegas 51s Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Lehigh Valley IronPigs Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
How the Akron RubberDucks Got Their Name
From now until Opening Day, we'll be taking a look at the stories behind some of the greatest team names in Minor League Baseball.
11 Colleges That Changed Their Mascots
It seems anything, including trees, can become a mascot. With the start of college football season, we thought it might be interesting to take a look back at a few colleges who have changed their nicknames or mascots.