Mascot

Exclusive | Rats are surging this summer— here’s how to keep NYC’s unofficial mascot at bay: ‘They eat through sheet rock’

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Exclusive | Rats are surging this summer— here’s how to keep NYC’s unofficial mascot at bay: ‘They eat through sheet rock’

Tourists won’t be the only thing hogging the Big Apple sidewalks this summer. When people think of New York City rats, they usually picture woodchuck-size vermin darting through alleyways, or bursting through basement ceilings a la “Ratatouille.” They’re not wrong. During a recent ride-along with veteran exterminator Favio Ulloa, The Post didn’t spot a single … Read more

Wig out! Wendy’s plans mascot lookalike contest for World Redhead Day with tasty one-year prize for winner

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Wig out! Wendy’s plans mascot lookalike contest for World Redhead Day with tasty one-year prize for winner

Redheads, assemble! If you have an old, red Halloween wig lying around or have just been looking for a chance to rock some flaming pigtails, burger chain Wendy’s has a contest for you. In honor of World Redhead Day on Tuesday, May 26, the fast-food franchise is hosting a look-alike competition for the iconic face … Read more

Alex Bregman’s son goes wild meeting Cubs mascot in adorable scene

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Alex Bregman’s son goes wild meeting Cubs mascot in adorable scene

Knox Bregman is already blown away by the Windy City. The son of MLB All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman got the warmest welcome to Chicago when dad was introduced to the media after signing a five-year, $175 million contract with the Cubs. “Dad! Mom! Daddy!,” the 3-year-old, decked out in a Cubs hat and jersey, … Read more

Exclusive | Mascot millionaires: Where your favorite team mascot ranks in list of potential earnings

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Exclusive | Mascot millionaires: Where your favorite team mascot ranks in list of potential earnings

MLB mascots could be hitting home runs on Instagram, according to a new report on the internet earnings potential of the crazy creatures. The Phillie Phanatic, the furry green creature from Philadelphia, is the MVP of the bunch — with the potential for Instagram earnings of $454,790 per year, according to a report by the ticket search … Read more

Kraken forward John Hayden, mascot Buoy charged by grizzly bear while Alaska fishing in wild scene

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Kraken forward John Hayden, mascot Buoy charged by grizzly bear while Alaska fishing in wild scene

Sea trolls are seemingly not welcome in Alaska. The Seattle Kraken and their mascot, Buoy the sea troll, were in Anchorage for a community partnership when Buoy and Co. were charged by a grizzly bear. The grizzly bear begins charging Buoy. X/SEAbuoy Buoy and the crew were forced to leave the water as the bear … Read more

Livvy Dunne brutally trolls Tigers mascot in hilarious takedown

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Livvy Dunne brutally trolls Tigers mascot in hilarious takedown

Livvy Dunne handed out a good old-fashioned rejection to the Detroit Tigers’ mascot. During the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader between the Pirates and Tigers, Paws, who has been Detroit’s official mascot since 1995, held up a sign behind home plate that read “Sup Livvy Dunne” while Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes was on the mound. … Read more

Griff II, Drake’s live bulldog mascot, is ‘winning’ March Madness — even if he’s not allowed in the building

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Griff II, Drake’s live bulldog mascot, is ‘winning’ March Madness — even if he’s not allowed in the building

Griff II, Drake’s live bulldog mascot, has been seen everywhere in the early days of March Madness. Well, almost. While the 6-year-old pup has spent time napping alongside the Bulldogs team as it went through the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, sat through Selection Sunday and signed autographs in downtown Wichita, he’s not allowed to attend … Read more

March Madness 2025 announcer botches name of Wofford’s mascot in on-air gaffe

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March Madness 2025 announcer botches name of Wofford’s mascot in on-air gaffe

The Round of 64 had some choppy play in games –– and in the booth. TNT announcer Jim Jackson had a slight gaffe on Thursday during Wofford’s 77-62 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers, calling them the Terrapins instead of the Terriers while discussing free throw discrepancies between the teams in the first half. “I talk … Read more

Grimace fans prod McDonald’s to answer highly inappropriate question about mascot: ‘I just started sweating’

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Grimace fans prod McDonald’s to answer highly inappropriate question about mascot: ‘I just started sweating’

Fans are hounding McDonald’s with absurd questions about their beloved mascot — and the fast-food chain is not having it. One consumer went to the fast-food restaurant’s website and typed in the search bar, “How does Grimace breed?” Their search garnered zero results, naturally, and they uploaded a screenshot to X with the caption, “Unbelievable.” … Read more

‘Disney Day Drinkers Club’ in nasty feud with EPCOT over Binny, the trash mascot

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‘Disney Day Drinkers Club’ in nasty feud with EPCOT over Binny, the trash mascot

They’re getting trashed at the happiest place on Earth. The Disney Day Drinkers Club — a real thing that exists — is causing a stink over the relocation of their mascot nicknamed “Binny,” a gray trash can that looks like any other at Disney’s EPCOT in Orlando, Florida. Binny, which was located outside the Rose … Read more

McDonald’s’ secretive new restaurant CosMc’s is based on a classic mascot

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McDonald’s’ secretive new restaurant CosMc’s is based on a classic mascot

It’s a concept of cosmic proportions. Nosh-talgic golden arches supporters have a new reason to be excited for the holidays. A crack team of McDonald’s buffs and industry insiders has offered intel on the burger chain’s top-secret spinoff restaurant CosMc’s that every fry fan’s been buzzing about. “The emphasis is going to be on taking … Read more

Travis Kelce wears Iowa State mascot headgear after losing ‘friendly wager’

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Travis Kelce wears Iowa State mascot headgear after losing ‘friendly wager’

That certainly isn’t the face Taylor Swift has gotten accustomed to. Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce, whose budding romance with Taylor Swift has taken the NFL world by storm, showed up to his Friday press conference wearing the headgear for Iowa State’s Cy the Cardinal mascot over his face. Kelce quickly took the headgear … Read more

Mucinex mascot ‘Mr.Mucus’ has officially become a sex symbol

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Mucinex mascot ‘Mr.Mucus’ has officially become a sex symbol

He’s snot your average heartthrob. Mucinex’s mischievous mascot Mr. Mucus has officially become a sex symbol. The animated villain — who seeks to make his sick victims as miserable as possible — has gotten an upgrade and social media users have taken note. Mr. Mucus is no longer a 2-dimensional animated green blob as seen … Read more