Mascots Quotes

We invite (schools with offensive mascots) to come here and play sports and everything, so we request that they be more sensitive to minorities. It's hard for us as a school to have a stance on the issue when we continue to invite those teams with their mascots. - Sen. Ryan Birkman

We decided to produce five mascots instead of one, because we think no single figure can embody China's profound and diversified culture. - Han Meilin

We believe hostile or abusive nicknames are troubling to us and it can't continue. We're trying to send a message, very strongly, saying that these mascots are not appropriate for NCAA championships. - Walter Harrison

They are our mascots. - Salvation Army

The new horse mascots allow for something more interactive with the fans. They will be more accessible than the Schooner at media events and hospital visits. - Kenny Mossman

Plus those guys don't have mascots. - Angel Acosta

One, you can do anything to them and not worry about anyone being offended. Humor always gets attention in TV commercials, but the problem with it is that usually someone's got to be the target. And in today's PC world, that means someone's going to be offended. Dummies and other mascots easily solve that problem. You can make fun of them, bash them over the head, kick them in the crotch, and they just stand there with their frozen grins, which makes the joke even funnier - not to mention creepier. - Patrick Dugan

I know who I am and can deal with the use of Indian mascots... But I know it can be demeaning to a group of people. Maybe it would be all right if they were truly honoring the people and are giving due respect to the people they are representing. - Leonard Little

He's got that goofy smile and the kids love him with the big head... He reminds me of Ramon Castro. He's very friendly, outgoing. Mr. Met just symbolizes mascots in general the quirky nature, the way he carries himself. It's fun to look up in the stands sometimes and see what kind of shenanigans he's up to. - David Wright