Hey everyone, I'm really interested in that fun and quirky side of colleges - the mascots. So, I was wondering, in your opinion, which college has the most unique or extraordinary mascot? Like, I know there's a college with a banana slug as their mascot, which is pretty unique. What other mascots stand out to you?
Hello! Your question instantly made me think of Dartmouth College, which has one of the most unusual mascots in the US—the Dartmouth Keggy. While unofficial, Keggy is an anthropomorphic beer keg and was first introduced to the Dartmouth community in 2003 by members of the humor magazine the Dartmouth Jack-O-Lantern. Though initially controversial, Keggy has since been embraced by Dartmouth students and alumni who found the traditional "Indian" mascot offensive.
Another interesting one is Scottsdale Community College's Artie the Artichoke. In the early '70s, there was a disagreement among the students and the administration over budget misallocation. As a form of protest, students voted for the Artichoke as the school's mascot. What started as a protest sign eventually turned into a beloved symbol for the community.
Although these mascots were born out of unique circumstances and humor, they've become an important part of the campus culture at these schools.
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