Freed called himself the “Moondog”, and his listeners were “Moondoggers”. When the Cavaliers looked to create a new mascot which represents the city, Moondog was a natural selection. Like Alan Freed, the mascot aims to be innovative, fun-loving, passionate and controversial.

Ugh. What bothers me most is that someone got paid a lot of money to come up with this drivel.

I didn’t know Grizz was a mascot. He must be teeny tiny.

This is funny, because my hubby was a mascot in college

Wait, now that I actually read the post, can someone explain to me why the Cleveland Cavaliers mascot is named Moondog?

I can tell you why, but it’s pretty stupid.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moondog_Coronation_Ball

Not exactly — I’m 6’4 and weighed myself this morning. 262.5 LBS.

Oh hey! How are you today? /bats eyelashes

Wait, now that I actually read the post, can someone explain to me why the Cleveland Cavaliers mascot is named Moondog?

according to wiki…

Moondog is the official mascot of the Cavaliers. Like a growing number of NBA Mascots, the character has a unique connection not just to the team, but to the city and surrounding area. Cleveland is known worldwide as the rock and roll city, due to famed Cleveland radio disc jockey Alan Freed, who popularized the phrase “rock and roll”, breaking new ground and sparking a music explosion.
Freed called himself the “Moondog”, and his listeners were “Moondoggers”. When the Cavaliers looked to create a new mascot which represents the city, Moondog was a natural selection. Like Alan Freed, the mascot aims to be innovative, fun-loving, passionate and controversial.
Moondog was an NBA All-Star selection in 2003 and 2004. He is best known for his behind the back half-court shot and fierce loyalty to his Cavaliers. His first appearance was on November 5, 2003

this has gone on long enough…cleveland is not the home of rock and roll. period. we’re sick of being called that because it’s patronizing just as much as you’re sick of hearing it because it’s false. everyone hates it…so lets move on.

Not exactly — I’m 6’4 and weighed myself this morning. 262.5 LBS.

You can’t buy bears after the sixth inning though. Bullshit rule.

no shit…i mean, do they have any idea how hard it is to carry five bears back to your seat and not spill anything?

THEY SOLD BEARS AT YANKEE STADIUM?!?!?!

/buys six bears
//doesn’t think about long term consequences

Disgusting act.

David Wells used to like to wrestle them on his off days.

/buys six bears
//doesn’t think about long term consequences

Nailed it.

/buys six bears
//doesn’t think about long term consequences

I used to hate the concept of mascots, but now that I’ve read some first-and account, I have a new respect for the artform.

I haven’t but that sounds incredible.

beer*

/fml

Right field bleachers at old Yankee Stadium, before they stopped selling bear. Some college kids sitting behind a group of guys accuse one of them of stealing a beer. This little shit is just running his mouth non-stop because he has his 2 boys with him who are pretty big. One of the big guys says something to this dude sitting in front of him who hasn’t even turned his head throughout the entire thing. Whatever he said, this guy puts his beer down, wipes his hands on his pants, stands up all calm and collected. He turns around and this kid is hopping around like hes ready to fight. The older guy looks at him, throws a haymaker to the kids face and the kid drops. The guy picks him up, pulls his shirt over his head like its a hockey fight, and chucks the kid 5 rows down the bleachers. The cops run up and the guy just puts his hands out for the cuffs and walks off.