Can you say Hypocrite?

[STPGopher]

Anyone remember the Goldy praying controversy?

***Note the OSU players are praying.

 

[STPGopher]

OSU players are praying in the backround....

So I'm the only one who thinks that it is hypocritcal for the PSU Nittany Lion Mascot to punchout Brutus Buckeye while OSU players are in the middle of prayer?

 

[Kuato Lives!]

That's the U of Ohio Bobcat, not the Nittany Lion:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/andy_staples/09/23/mascot-wars/index.html

 

[Winnipegopher]

the goldy thing didn't bother me but you are missing a key difference.

Goldy focused on mimicking/mocking a praying player. These two mascots are just goofing around in front of players praying- the mascots may not even know the players are behind them. The world doesn't stop because players want to take a moment and focus on god.

 

[STPGopher]

That's the U of Ohio Bobcat, not the Nittany Lion:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/andy_staples/09/23/mascot-wars/index.html

To quote Emily Lutella(sp?) oops nevermind.

Saw the pic in someones signature. Should have known. The PSU mascot is not so buff.

 

[gophmeister]

If I recall correctly, the Bobcat plotted for years to attack Brutus. In fact, I believe it was his sole purpose for becoming Ohio U's mascot.

In defense of Goldie, it is kind of silly to that people made such a big deal out of nothing. People who draw attention to themselves shouldn't be surprised when they get mocked.

 

[Formo]

If I recall correctly, the Bobcat plotted for years to attack Brutus. In fact, I believe it was his sole purpose for becoming Ohio U's mascot.

In defense of Goldie, it is kind of silly to that people made such a big deal out of nothing. People who draw attention to themselves shouldn't be surprised when they get mocked.

Yeah, the kid plotted that for ages... And got banned from all Ohio U games, too. Rufus was the mascot's name.

As far as Goldy goes.. Wasn't the best move to make. It's not a big deal to me (and I'm a Christian), but you gotta think about the hyper sensitive people out there are going to make a huge fit about it. Causing negative backlash, ultimately giving the block 'M' a little bit of tarnish.

 

[gophmeister]

Yeah, the kid plotted that for ages... And got banned from all Ohio U games, too. Rufus was the mascot's name.

As far as Goldy goes.. Wasn't the best move to make. It's not a big deal to me (and I'm a Christian), but you gotta think about the hyper sensitive people out there are going to make a huge fit about it. Causing negative backlash, ultimately giving the block 'M' a little bit of tarnish.

Agreed.