Collection plate for Mario, Luigi, Elf, and Lobster?

[smusic 00]

Channel 8 did a whole report on crab vs lobster. Check the archives.

[Bergermeister]

Am I the only person who can see that its not a lobster costume. Its clearly a KING CRAB. That's why he has a crown on his head. Its a clever costume if used correctly. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills over here!?!?!?!?

Relax. You're over thinking this. Just go with it. It's fun.

[sadderbudweiser]

And he acknowledges it is a crab but that it has morphed into a lobster.

It's a crabster!

And, to avoid further confusion lets buy him a pair of red BBQ mitts. Really, WhoTF cares? Whatever it is….it's OURS and we're proud.

[SanAntonPony]

How does wearing a stupid costume make them a better fan than other people who don't wear costumes that make absolutely no sense? I'm a student and have been to every home game, even the ones in Garland. A few of my friends even drove to Houston when we played at Houston, and then we drove to Memphis when we played at Memphis. I didn't see them at those away games. Just because they dress up in costumes doesn't make them any better of a fan than those who don't. Everyone yells just as loud as they do. The emphasis placed on them is absurd.

[Diamond Girl]

What does the Student Council bylaws say about election postponement, if anything?

[mrydel]

How does wearing a stupid costume make them a better fan than other people who don't wear costumes that make absolutely no sense? I'm a student and have been to every home game, even the ones in Garland. A few of my friends even drove to Houston when we played at Houston, and then we drove to Memphis when we played at Memphis. I didn't see them at those away games. Just because they dress up in costumes doesn't make them any better of a fan than those who don't. Everyone yells just as loud as they do. The emphasis placed on them is absurd.

Wow. Way to show your team spirit. Lets put a picture of you in the hallway and honor you for being a student that does what students should do. And I do believe that the lobster was at Memphis although not in costume.

[whitwiki]

They are memorable and started something unique. They aren't better than anyone but you need mascots in life. Not everyone is special.

[smusic 00]

The lobster was in costume at the AAC tourney.

[smusic 00]

How does wearing a stupid costume make them a better fan than other people who don't wear costumes that make absolutely no sense? I'm a student and have been to every home game, even the ones in Garland. A few of my friends even drove to Houston when we played at Houston, and then we drove to Memphis when we played at Memphis. I didn't see them at those away games. Just because they dress up in costumes doesn't make them any better of a fan than those who don't. Everyone yells just as loud as they do. The emphasis placed on them is absurd.

You're special. Feel good now?

[Lobstersux69]

SanAntonPony is spot on with his argument. Although my name implies that the majority of my hatred is directed towards the lobster or crab (whatever the hell he is), I think the root of this problem is the weirdo elf and the fact that Mario and Luigi need to reverse costumes considering Mario is taller than Luigi. They need to check their Nintendo measurables.

But in all seriousness, I think I am speaking on behalf of most student fans when I say that we do not want these figures representing our student body and our general fanhood. True fans don't need to dress up like complete fools in irrelevant outfits to support their team and the assertion that these individuals are somehow leading "the mob" is preposterous. Yes, they start chants on occasion, but no more than the rest of the student section, and as was previously asserted, if they were our "best fans" or even "true fans" they would be in attendance at almost all away games in costume regardless of their other commitments. My own father and numerous other people I know who don't go to SMU have commented regarding the lobster and other figures and wonder about their significance, and when I respond that there is none, their response is usually something along the lines of "oh, that's really weird." WHICH IT UNDOUBTEDLY IS. Wear an SMU jersey, an SMU shirt, a hat; support the team in a meaningful way, which doesn't leave the outside world thinking that SMU is a bunch of weirdos because we're not. Most of us are normal fans who will get after it and support our team, and guess what...actually make the trips to away games, still yell and scream just as much as the people in ridiculous costumes all the while not making our school look like a bunch of losers. Just my thoughts and rip me a new one for it, but I believe a lot more of the students feel this way than not.

[smusic 00]

Wow, you guys are acting like giant turds.

[Grant Carter]

This is hilarious.

[RGV Pony]

Maybe we could establish a website whereby all of smu fandom could access gameday wardrobe exchanges that ensure uniformity and accessibility for all?

[RGV Pony]

Nm

[RGV Pony]

Maybe we could establish a website whereby all of smu fandom could access gameday wardrobe "exchanges" that ensure uniformity and accessibility for all?