ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MASCOT
From French mascotte, from Provençal mascotto charm, from masco witch.
9 QUOTES WITH «MASCOT»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
mascot.
I wanted to be a star, not a gallery mascot.
I see myself as a mascot for the kids who get beat down and don't feel like they belong.
As a kid who wasn't into sports, at school I felt almost alienated at times, whereas in the theatre community there was this amazing sense of camaraderie. Early on, we would go to rehearsals with my dad and I was like the mascot for the backstage crew. That was a big part of my childhood, so I dreamed of one day doing a play in London.
In 1970, I was turning 29 years old, just 4 years out of art school. I had created a black and white drawing style mascot portrait called 'Johnny.' I made a poster for it and sent it around the world to corporate art departments.
I was never the mascot of the Georgia football team.
If it has to sell its mascot, your team sucks.
I'm a Taurus, which sounds like the name of a pickup truck. I'd prefer to be born under the sign of the rock wallaby. If you're going to interpret your life pursuant to an utterly irrational dogma, why can't it have a cute mascot? Rock wallabies really are fabulous animals, and in any remotely just world, they would have their own star sign.
I went through a few phases of finding myself: I dabbled in musical theater, chess club, dance troupe, splatter-painting, school mascot (go Wildcats), babysitter, photojournalist, drill team girl, emo kid - and not one of them defined me, but every single one will always play a part in who I am.
When I graduated from college, I went straight to work for a federal contractor, a desk job, and they were great to me, they loved me, I was like their mascot, but I just couldn't stand working in an office. I just hated it. And so one day I went in and said, 'I'm sorry, this is my two-weeks notice, I'm quitting to become an artist.'
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MASCOT»
Discover the use of
mascot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
mascot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The
Mascot: The extraordinary story of a Jewish boy and an ...
Part thriller, part psychological drama, part puzzle with a strange twist, The Mascot is one of the most astonishing stories to emerge from the Second World War.
2
The Native American
Mascot Controversy: A Handbook
The book provides a comprehensive and critical account of the issues surrounding the controversy, explicating the importance of anti-Indian racism in education and how it might be challenged.
3
The
Mascot Book: The Book That Brings Good Luck
The Mascot Book treats its subject in a manner which has not been touched before.
B: when a mascot gets angry. C: a very funny book about winning, losing, cheating, really hard squeezing and dancing bananas.The answers to these questions - and many more - are contained between the covers of this very funny book
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Smokey: The True Stories behind the University of ...
Filled with photographs and memorabilia, including vintage game programs, football schedules, letters, cartoons, and more, this book brings to life the magic of UT football and the endearing canines that have become such an indispensable ...
Thomas J. Mattingly, Earl C. Hudson, 2013
A budding comics artist and writer himself, Josh and his new friend, Kelsey (aka Large Lass), take off to find Stan Kirby, the creator of the Captain Major series, so they can save Mascot—and Josh's life.
7
Tale of the Missing
Mascot
Wishbone and Sam investigate the disappearance of the head from the Oakdale Bulldogs' mascot costume from a locked car.
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Mascot, Minister, Man of Steel - the Final Reunion
A boyhood buddy tried flipping himself into a beanbag chair, became a quadriplegic - and a highly esteemed teacher.
Salem decides that she is too good to be the mascot for Westbridge High's awful football team, so she tries out to be the mascot at the local college, but Butch, the bulldog, already has the job and he's not giving it up without a fight.
John Vornholt, Esther Friesner, 2000
10
A Lucky Dog: Owney, U.S. Rail Mail
Mascot
Chronicles the travels of Owney, who arrived as a stray puppy at the Albany Post Office, and eventually became the official mascot of the U.S. Rail Mail Service and a solo national and world traveller.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MASCOT»
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mascot is used in the context of the following news items.
Welcome to Richland, where the local high school's mascot killed …
That awkward feeling when your high school mascot is the "Bombers," whose mushroom cloud logo celebrates the deaths of 60,000 to 80,000 people. «The Week Magazine, Jul 15»
School board approves auction for old Capitol Hill mascot memorabilia
OKLAHOMA CITY – For decades, students at Capitol Hill High School wore uniforms and gear featuring the “Redskins” mascot. Now, these ... «kfor.com, Jul 15»
Goshen considers changing Redskins mascot
In 2013, officials removed the wooden statue of an American Indian chief representing its Redskins mascot ahead before the graduation ... «South Bend Tribune, Jul 15»
The Great Mascot Debate: Looking at volcano country : Preps
Of course, we're never above suggesting a mascot change, especially when TL offers such a unique alternative as the Volcanoes. «Longview Daily News, Jul 15»
Behind every great D.C. sports mascot, there's a great woman (with …
By the third season, Crepeau was customizing 27 mascot shirts — no small feat, given that each is as big as a pup tent, requiring six yards of ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
Richland mascot; better than war; Arlington library | The Star Telegram
As I matured, those things didn't seem right. Now, it's obvious to me that this mascot and these symbols have reached their expiration date. «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
BHS mascot earns All-American honors - The Bullard Banner News
McKenzie Starnes, the mascot of the Bullard High School varsity cheerleading squad, recently received McKenzie Starnes, the mascot of the ... «Bullard News, Jul 15»
Group Wants to Change Byrnes "Rebels" Mascot Name - WSPA.com
The social media campaign to get Byrnes High School to get rid of its “Rebels,” mascot name started with a Facebook post from a Spartanburg ... «WSPA.com, Jul 15»
Cleveland Indians mascot Slider to celebrate 25th birthday
Time flies when you're having fun -- just ask Cleveland's beloved mascot 'Slider,' who turns 25 this week. The Indians will celebrate the furry ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
Here's what it's like to be a B-Mets mascot
Two people who are paid to wear the B-Mets mascot costumes say they do what they can to create an upbeat atmosphere at B-Mets games, ... «Press & Sun-Bulletin, Jul 15»
