On August 8, 2008 (08/08/08) the Summer Olympics open in Beijing China. This promotional video introduce the official mascots, the Five Friendlies, each a different color to match each of the five rings: ... more inside

A compilation of mascot related bloopers

The University of Oregon duck mascot got into a fight with the Houston cougar mascot after it imitated one of the duck's trademarks -- push-ups after each touchdown. This was the season opening game for both teams. The Duck was suspended for one game. A mere slap on the tailfeathers ;)

Mascot saves the day!

This mascot is raising awareness for a charity and gets in a confrontation with some camera men. Who's right? Who's wrong? You decide...

This guy is a team mascot and he stands perfectly motionless at ball games, then suddenly scares the crap out of people! But just wait, payback's a b**ch =)

The Famous San Diego Chicken has a dance off with a purple dinosaur. Music: Too Legit Too Quit by MC Hammer.

The UC Bearcat (Cincinnati) got caught on the field goal wires on his way down as he parachute landed in to the stadium! He takes quite a tumble at the end!

Originally known as the San Diego Chicken, the Chicken started as an advertising mascot in 1974, handing out Easter eggs to children at a Padres game. Besides baseball games, he has performed at concerts,... more inside

He lays a pretty nice shot on the guy.

Follow me to freedom!

From http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/09/nightmares-and-joys-of-parenting-part-3.html ...