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Atomic Rooster · May 11, 2008, 12:26 AM

The burger KING is numero uno.

How would you like to wake up to him in your bed?

turtle777 · May 11, 2008, 12:35 AM

Waking up with *ANY* mascot in my bed is a pretty creepy idea.

-t

Stogieman · May 11, 2008, 02:10 AM

It isn't creepy if the mascot is named Saint Pauli Girl.

Chongo · May 11, 2008, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by Atomic Rooster

The burger KING is numero uno.

How would you like to wake up to him in your bed?

the King is homicidal
YouTube - Burger King asassinates Ronald Mcdonald

Montezuma58 · May 11, 2008, 08:47 AM

Chongo · May 11, 2008, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Stogieman

It isn't creepy if the mascot is named Saint Pauli Girl.

And she brings beer!

Eug · May 11, 2008, 09:00 AM

Is her face made of silicone?

analogika · May 11, 2008, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Chongo

And she brings beer!

Sometimes Photoshop really makes me want to puke. That's just really really vile.

I also find it amusing that after having lived in Hamburg for fifteen years, I have *never* seen "St. Pauli" beer here.

IIRC, it's brewed by Beck's in Bremen exclusively for export...

Eug · May 11, 2008, 09:33 AM

Not only does she have a face of silicone, she has a tumour bulging out of her right breast, making her lopsided. Oh and she glows. I guess it's from handling all that glowing beer.

ghporter · May 11, 2008, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by Eug

Is her face made of silicone?

That's quite disturbing, Eug. I was thinking "Photoshop" until I looked at where the picture came from. Now I am very uncomfortable at the thought that this "mascot" is actually for sale...

Eug · May 11, 2008, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by ghporter

That's quite disturbing, Eug. I was thinking "Photoshop" until I looked at where the picture came from. Now I am very uncomfortable at the thought that this "mascot" is actually for sale...

SpaceMonkey · May 11, 2008, 09:48 AM

Somehow simultaneously dumpy AND creepy:

See? He scared Al Roker:

Chongo · May 11, 2008, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by analogika

Sometimes Photoshop really makes me want to puke. That's just really really vile.

I also find it amusing that after having lived in Hamburg for fifteen years, I have *never* seen "St. Pauli" beer here.

IIRC, it's brewed by Beck's in Bremen exclusively for export...

You are correct sir. The St. Pauli brand was started by an American to import "German" beer to the States.

BTW, isn't a "St Pauli Girl" a hooker?

turtle777 · May 11, 2008, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Chongo

BTW, isn't a "St Pauli Girl" a hooker?

You could say so.

St. Pauli is the adult entertainment district in Hamburg.

-t

Sourbook · May 11, 2008, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Chongo

BTW, isn't a "St Pauli Girl" a hooker?

The beer isn't free either.

Chongo · May 11, 2008, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey

Somehow simultaneously dumpy AND creepy:

See? He scared Al Roker:

rip off of the Philly Fanatic.

This guy is to blame for the mascot resurgence.

turtle777 · May 11, 2008, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by Sourbook

The beer isn't free either.

You don't say

-t

analogika · May 11, 2008, 03:53 PM

St. Pauli girls...

@pplejaxkz · May 11, 2008, 10:57 PM

My vote goes to the BK mascot. There is just something wrong and mischievous about him.

Jawbone54 · May 12, 2008, 01:03 AM

Mascots have NOTHING on clowns.

Chongo · May 12, 2008, 09:23 AM

These three were creepy in their day

Dakar the Fourth · May 12, 2008, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Mascots have NOTHING on clowns.

I remember hearing a report a few months ago that clowns are now firmly considered creepy and scary.

It's hard to imagine a time when they were relevant at this point. They've been the butt of jokes for the past 20 years, it seems.

osiris · May 12, 2008, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Chongo

These three were creepy in their day

They look higher than a kite. Perhaps ecstasy.

osiris · May 12, 2008, 09:45 AM

ghporter · May 12, 2008, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

I remember hearing a report a few months ago that clowns are now firmly considered creepy and scary.

It's hard to imagine a time when they were relevant at this point. They've been the butt of jokes for the past 20 years, it seems.

It depends on the clown. Many clown personalities include some unsavory aspects (Emmett Kelly and Emmett Kelly Jr., for example, with their "bum/tramp" personas), but those aspects are intended to draw sympathy or humor, or even derision. OTHER clowns are just freaky because the "clown" doesn't think about the implications of his/her makeup and costume decisions. I've known a few clowns through the years, and they have all expressed disgust at people who just put on clown-like makeup, wear outrageous costumes and call themselves "clowns," because these people are messing with what clowning is all about.

On the other hand, let's compare Bozo and the clown in "It." Very similar appearances, right? Yet the manner in which the performer portrayed the character is radically different. This highlights another issue with clowns: they are actors and have to be convincing as entertainment, or they get creepy. Scaring a 3 year old is not a difficult thing-all it takes is an odd appearance (or a beard, interestingly enough). Scaring a 10 year old takes some really BAD behavior. And I've seen it happen, even at a professional event like Ringling Brothers'.

Dakar the Fourth · May 12, 2008, 10:07 AM

I'm telling you gh, as a general consensus clowns are now considered more creepy and scary than entertaining or funny. When was the last time you saw a clown in RL? Circus doesn't count either (if there's people left who go to those, either).

keekeeree · May 12, 2008, 10:13 AM

Chief Zee, a black man dressed up in his finest chicken feathers in a lame attempt to look like an Indian at Washington Redskins' games.

His toy flag goes nicely with his toy tomahawk.

Creepy, disturbing and just plain offensive.

Many Native Americans find the word redskin as offensive as African Americans feel about the word n*gger.

Dakar the Fourth · May 12, 2008, 10:15 AM

His Don King glasses really complete the look.

ghporter · May 12, 2008, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

I'm telling you gh, as a general consensus clowns are now considered more creepy and scary than entertaining or funny. When was the last time you saw a clown in RL? Circus doesn't count either (if there's people left who go to those, either).

About a month ago, I saw two clowns. They're both in the business of visiting sick kids in hospitals, so they go to some length to NOT be creepy. They're both female, which may make a difference... One of them is one of my professors, too. That could also make a difference, at least in her approach.

Dakar the Fourth · May 12, 2008, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by ghporter

About a month ago, I saw two clowns. They're both in the business of visiting sick kids in hospitals, so they go to some length to NOT be creepy. They're both female, which may make a difference... One of them is one of my professors, too. That could also make a difference, at least in her approach.

You know gh, there's something amusing about the fact that before I typed the question, I knew you of all people would somehow have an answer for me. Obviously, I'm too stubborn to think this isn't an exception to the rule, but kudos, good example.

osiris · May 12, 2008, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar the Fourth

His Don King glasses really complete the look.

I've always wanted to see Don King with red Bozo hair. I think that would be as creepy as it can get.

Dakar the Fourth · May 12, 2008, 10:23 AM

Survey shows that children of all ages hate clowns | PerthNow

ghporter · May 12, 2008, 12:48 PM

Actually, I'm pretty certain that my example IS an exception. The clowns I've met have all been pretty mild and benign-just bright clothes and some mime-ish sort of makeup designs. None of the really extreme stuff like Bozo, nor the pathetic type (pathetic in its real sense of "evoking pathos") like the Kellys. I'll bet that the kids that hate clowns are generalizing them into those annoying and extreme styles.