The expanding Colbert Nation has now expanded to include the Ontario Hockey League.Missed this, but during a sketch last week, Stephen Colbert of the Colbert Report (those of you in the know are aware that the T's are not to be pronounced) made an on-air plea to the OHL's Saginaw Spirit to name the club's new American Eagle mini-mascot after him (Sugars Mascots' artist's rendering at right) in a poll on the team's website.
Apparently Colbert loved the team's crest and colours, which after all, are proudly Mega-American."I say we name this new eagle mascot 'Colbert' or 'The Colb-Eagle.' And, Saginaw Spirit, you can't buy this kind of publicity. Actually, you can, and my rates... very attractive."
Team managing partner Rick Goslin told the Detroit Free Press last Friday that Colbert was "hands-down" the leader in the name-the-mascot poll. Entries can be sent to contests@saginawspirit.com.
It's not surprising that Stephen Colbert would have an infinity for Michigan sports teams rather than, say, those from its neighbour, the great state of Illinois. After all, he is afraid of Bears.
Related:
ColbertNation.com (fan site)
Sugars Mascots (that's their art)
Saginaw Spirit official website
Comedy Central gives pub to Spirit (Detroit Free Press)
That's all for now. Send your thoughts to neatesager@yahoo.ca.
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