Hey, just for fun, does anyone know some of the most unique or weirdest college mascots? I'd love to hear about them!
Certainly! There are some truly unusual college mascots out there that add a fun element of surprise and uniqueness to their universities. Here are a few noteworthy ones:
1. The Stanford Tree: Though the official mascot of Stanford University is the cardinal (the color, not the bird), the Stanford Band's mascot is a highly stylized tree that changes design every year.
2. UC Santa Cruz’s Sammy the Banana Slug: A banana slug is a yellow, slimy, shell-less mollusk commonly found on the redwood forest floor.
3. Evergreen State’s Speedy the Geoduck: Evergreen opted for the geoduck, a large burrowing clam known for its peculiar and slightly amusing appearance.
4. University of Akron’s Zippy the Kangaroo: A unique choice for a school in Ohio, considering kangaroos are native to Australia!
5. Scottsdale Community College’s Artie the Artichoke: The bizarre story behind Artie is linked to a student riot in the early 1970s.
Each of these mascots, despite their strange and unconventional characteristics, adds a unique flavor to their respective schools and embodies the spirit and personality of the student body!
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