Topic: Mascot

6 chapters across the catalog

Deplatformed Duo
Episode 1280 1:06:10 - 1:08:43

1280: Deplatformed Duo

Saddleback College Mascot, Titty Pussy Prank Call

During a Saddleback College Board of Trustees Zoom meeting, a prankster named Cole Hirsch proposed replacing the "racist" Gaucho mascot with a character named "Titty Pussy." The elaborate pitch described the new mascot as a "woke sloppy goblin girl" on roller skates who promotes OnlyFans and enforces gender-neutral mouth guard swaps. The college administration's deadpan reaction to the absurd proposal has gained viral attention.

Tech Surge
Episode 559 57:02 - 59:49

559: Tech Surge

Freddy the Firewall Cybersecurity Mascot

Congressman Mike Rogers suggests that 80 percent of cyber threats can be handled through private sector education, leading to a parody of a potential PSA mascot named "Freddy the Firewall." The hosts mock the idea of using a mascot to teach children and iPad users about network security and protecting against foreign hackers.

Hillary Doesn't Sweat
Episode 435 14:21 - 16:45

435: Hillary Doesn't Sweat

Olympic Closing Ceremonies, Zombie Virus Theory, Pedo Bear

The hosts briefly review the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics. They mention a conspiracy theory from the Salt Lake City meetup suggesting Olympic athletes were infected with a "zombie virus" to spread globally. There is also a humorous mention of a "Pedo Bear" mascot appearing to hug athletes during the event.

Vajazzling the Slutsquad
Episode 177 1:46:07 - 1:47:35

177: Vajazzling the Slutsquad

University of Mississippi Mascot Change and Admiral Ackbar

Students at the University of Mississippi are campaigning to replace the "Colonel Reb" mascot with Admiral Ackbar from Star Wars. The movement follows a trend of universities moving away from politically incorrect imagery, such as Stanford's transition from the "Indians" to the "Cardinal." The proposal has gained national attention as a creative alternative for the "Rebels" team.

Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!
Episode 174 55:12 - 59:49

174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!

Pedobear Mascot Prank, Vancouver Olympics Media Blunder

A Polish newspaper and several other media outlets mistakenly published a modified Vancouver Olympics mascot image featuring "Pedobear," an internet meme from 4chan. The hosts find humor in the mainstream media's failure to recognize the prank. They discuss how the image was inadvertently included in official programming guides and news reports.