Say hello to Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle, the new Colbert Report-themed mini-mascot of the Saginaw Spirit junior hockey club. Hopefully there'll be a picture somewhere soon. This is probably one of the most exciting things to happen in mid-Michigan for quite some time, but then again... it's mid-Michigan.
At long last, the name was unveiled last night during the Spirit's 5-3 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Windsor Spitfires. Quoth the team website:
"The night also saw the unveiling of the newest Spirit mascot, Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle! The mascot made its first public appearance prior to the start of the game, following a message to Spirit fans from Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central's Colbert Report. The unveiling ceremony was taped for a latter nationally televised showing on the Report for a tentative date of October 2nd. The Report broadcasts Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central at 11:30 PM ET."
Sure, as one of my faithful readers puts it, maybe it's true Colbert "only gets people to laugh by not talking for 10 seconds so there is an awkward pause."
Maybe so, maybe not, but to those among us who say Colbert is funnier than his lead-in, Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, let's remember Stewart's show has stayed fresh and funny for nearly a decade, and Colbert's only been on for about 10 months. Let's see how long Stephen's schtick endures. Probably longer than yours will, Sager.
And that's the word.
Related:
Spirit Celebrate 5-3 Victory with Steagle Colbeagle the Eagle (Saginaw Spirit website)
Colbert Report In Hockey Spirit (Sept. 29)
Ain't That The Truthiness (Aug. 21)
OK, now I'm off to watch some OHL hockey. Send your thoughts to neatesager@yahoo.ca.
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Hey there neighbour ... :)
I was just watching The Colbert Report tonight and he mentioned Jamie McGinn from the 67s by name. :) I was googling for any links and happened across your blog. Good stuff ...
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