Ah, so much research.
I bring you my triumphant return to LJ:
Mascots are some very important symbols in today's society. Your mascot is something you are suppose to be able to relate to, something you feel proud to have represent you, and something that inspires feelings of loyalty and school spirit.
But somewhere along the line, we RAN OUT of cool mascots.
And so I bring you:
10. Harvard: Crimson
Their mascot is John Harvard, founder of the school, because colonial men strike fear in the hearts of their opponents and all. Not even the British took him seriously.
9. Rhode Island School of Design: Nads
Yay for childish names for sexual organs!
8. University of Maryland: Turtles
"Maryland Football 2005: FEAR THE TURTLE." And I did not make that up.
7. University of Pennsylvania: Quakers
Stictly pacifistic Religious Sects are great for when you really want to beat the crap out of your oponent. Also, they look good on oatmeal boxes!
6. St. Louis University: Billikens
Billikens...I don't think that's even a real word.
5. Wayland Baptist University: Flying Queens
Yes, well, I have nothing to say.
4. Ohio Wesleyan University: Battling Bishops
So, history has shown that while Bishops do not normally battle well, they are uncommonly good at ordering genocide and religious persecution. A plus, I suppose.
3. Stanford: Crimson
It is a tree. A very silly looking tree. Oh, and trees can't fight or play sports.
2. University of South Carolina: Game Cocks
Cock power!
1. UC Santa Cruz: Banana Slugs
When your slogan is "No natural preditors!" you know your mascot is so bad...it's good!