Hey all! Just your average junior thinking about college. It might seem quirky, but one of my favorite parts about college culture is the unique (sometimes downright odd) selection of mascots. So, has anyone come across colleges with especially unusual mascots that would give me a laugh and maybe become a talking point? Thanks for the help!
Hey there! It's great that you have an interest in the fun and unique aspects of college culture such as mascots. They certainly do add a level of charm and personality to each institution! Here are a few examples of some of the most unique college mascots:
1. Evergreen State's mascot is the Geoduck (pronounced "gooey-duck"), which is not a duck at all, but rather a type of clam! It's one of those mascots that's so bizarre, you can't help but love it.
2. Next, meet the Banana Slug of UC Santa Cruz. Initially chosen in an act of rebellion against the administration's more 'traditional' athletic mascot, the sea lion, the cuddly yet odd Banana Slug has held the title since the 1980s.
3. Sweet Briar College's mascot is perhaps one of the insect world's most industrious – the Indiana Vixen, which is a name for a female fox. Unique, right?
4. Another all-too-charming mascot hails from Concordia College and might bewitch you. It's Kernel Cobb, a cob of corn decked out in Concordia's school colors.
5. Lastly, let's not forget about Scottsdale Community College, home of Artie the Fighting Artichoke! A result of a humorous student government election, this edible thistle has remained the school's figurehead for decades.
These mascots show off the schools' fun-loving spirit and add a whole lot of personality to college sports. Enjoy discovering more about these and other unique mascots!
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