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‘Scabby the Rat’ mascot receives repairs after being slashed in NYC

'Scabby the Rat' mascot receives repairs after being slashed in NYC

This week, a large inflatable rat, known as Scabby, was damaged outside the posh Babo restaurant in Manhattan. Repairs are underway, but it turns out the damage was worse than initially thought. A protest organized by the union Unite Here Local 25 at Babo’s grand reopening on Monday led to the rat being slashed. On […]

Russian Foreign Minister Advocates Labubu, China’s Trending Unofficial Mascot

Russian Foreign Minister Advocates Labubu, China's Trending Unofficial Mascot

A video that surfaced recently features Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov playfully discussing the Imprabub doll during his visit to China. He encouraged the country, through a state-run outlet, to celebrate these dolls as embodying a “global sense.” Labubu is a collectable doll from the Chinese company Pop Mart, sold in a “blind box” format. Buyers […]

Kathy Hochul conceals expenses for cell phone ban mascot ‘Frankie Focus’ — who is labeled ‘out of touch’

Kathy Hochul conceals expenses for cell phone ban mascot 'Frankie Focus' — who is labeled 'out of touch'

Disclosures on Mobile Phone Ban Costs Remain Elusive Governor Kathy Hochul has opted not to reveal the expenses associated with promoting the new “Belz Bell” mobile phone ban, which features a cartoon mascot called “Frankie Focus” introduced recently. Educators have expressed skepticism, suggesting that the ban, described as “bell to bell,” might resonate better with […]

Kids scream in shock as police arrest mascot for credit card fraud

Kids scream in shock as police arrest mascot for credit card fraud

“We’re going to detain the mouse!” In a chaotic scene captured on bodycam, children shouted “Chuck E, no!” as a police officer attempted to arrest a man dressed as Chuck E. Cheese. This unusual incident unfolded during a child’s birthday party in Tallahassee, Florida, on July 23rd, involving Jermell Jones, who was wearing the costume […]

Oregon’s mascot falls and loses its head

Oregon's mascot falls and loses its head

Oregon Duck Mascot Faces Mishap During Game The Oregon Duck mascot had a bit of an embarrassing moment on Saturday night during a match against Montana. As the team took the field, complete with cheerleaders and dancers, the mascot stumbled in the end zone, causing its head to pop off. In a somewhat frantic act, […]

Oregon Duck comically loses its head during chaotic mascot event

Oregon Duck comically loses its head during chaotic mascot event

The Oregon Duck Mascot’s Unfortunate Mishap The well-known Oregon duck mascot, often seen as a beloved figure, had a little trouble before Saturday’s game against Montana. Just before kickoff, during a pre-game run, he accidentally lost his head. After a quick recovery, the mascot managed to send his head flying into the tunnel, with staff […]

Tribal leader criticizes ‘far left’ in Long Island mascot dispute

Tribal leader criticizes 'far left' in Long Island mascot dispute

Advocacy groups for Native Americans are calling on school districts in Long Island to stand against New York’s recent initiative aimed at reducing Indigenous imagery, arguing that this move to eliminate logos like “Thunderbird” amounts to cultural censorship. “It feels like a slap in the face,” stated Frank Black Cloud, the vice president of the […]