Alright, so today I’m gonna talk about this wild ride I had with the Braves’ mascot, Blooper. You know, that big, fuzzy, kinda goofy-looking dude that runs around at the games? Yeah, that guy. So, picture this: It’s 2018, and the Braves just introduced Blooper at their fan fest. I was there, and let me tell you, this guy was something else.
They retired the old mascot, Homer the Brave, and it was like the end of an era. But then, out of nowhere, they had this “mascot making machine.” Sounds crazy, right? But they used it, and bam! Blooper was born. I remember thinking, “What in the world is this thing?” He’s huge, wears a 5XL T-shirt, and honestly, he’s a bit of a mess. Someone described him as Shrek but with ramen coming out of his pores. I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Now, I’ve seen Blooper do some pretty hilarious stuff. The guy’s a natural comedian. I recall this one time, Matt Diaz was playing, and let’s just say his defense wasn’t always top-notch. Blooper took it upon himself to “help” out, and it was pure gold. He was tripping, saving, and just being a general goofball. The crowd loved it, and honestly, so did I. He added such a fun vibe to the game.
Behind the scenes, it’s Jacob Mosella who’s actually in the Blooper suit at Truist Park. That guy deserves a medal for putting up with all that fur and craziness. I heard that back in the day, the Braves had this other mascot, but they ended their relationship in ’86. Some say it was because of the whole political correctness thing starting up, but who knows the real story there.
Anyway, Blooper’s been a great addition to the Braves. He’s fun, he’s silly, and he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Every time I see him, I can’t help but smile.
So yeah, that’s my little story about Blooper. Hope you got a kick out of it!
