The Ole Miss Black Bear

[Pulscifer]

So, it's official...the Black Bear is the new mascot for Ole Miss. What do you guys think? I personally think it's stupid and ruins the program's tradition.

 

[Lexvol]

Given the sensitivity of the last mascot I wouldn't have included the bear's race/ethnicity.

 

[vader]

Given the sensitivity of the last mascot I wouldn't have included the bear's race/ethnicity.

:lol: I say we petition them to change it to "Bear of Color"

 

[Lexvol]

:lol: I say we petition them to change it to "Bear of Color"

2 for 2 today Vades. I laughed.

 

[droski]

someone pointed out that black bear is an anagram for able ackbar.

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Stupid. But makes about as much sense as an elephant.

 

[Sabanocchio]

Given the sensitivity of the last mascot I wouldn't have included the bear's race/ethnicity.

Awesome.

 

[Sabanocchio]

I would have gone with Hotty Toddy. At least it is associated with the university nevermind how ambiguous it looks.

 

[CountVolcula]

His nickname will be Byron, after Byron Delay Beckwith

 

[pantone151]

What a shame....

Also, I couldve sworn I heard their band playing Dixie the last time I saw them on tv. I thought they weren't allowed to play that anymore?
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[SDV]

:lol: I say we petition them to change it to "Bear of Color"

Classic!!!
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[tigervol9802]

Can we please kick them out of the SEC?

 

[lylsmorr]

:lol: I say we petition them to change it to "Bear of Color"

:lolabove:

 

[madbamahater]

The Ole Miss Black Bears? Bears? Rebel Bears? I'm confused. The mighty rebel bear!!! He refuses to hibernate. He rebels against those who steal his porridge and picnic baskets. The new almighty rebel bear. Hahahaha!!! Sad day if you're a Ole Miss fan.

 

[milohimself]

pick-a-nic*

 

[ATC_VOL]

Yup...

 

[DuckinTN]

Are there even any damn black bears in Mississippi?

 

[cd12]

:lol: I say we petition them to change it to "Bear of Color"

Huggy Bear?

 

[milohimself]

HEY BEAR! WHY ARE YOU WEARING A SUIT?! THAT'S CRAZY!

 

[Through_The_T]

Are there even any damn black bears in Mississippi?

Looked it up and yes there actually are.

However, tone down the "black" stuff. It's racially insensitive and offending me....

 

[tvolsfan]

However, tone down the "black" stuff. It's racially insensitive and offending me....

Agreed. At least refer to them as African-American Bears.

 

[BasketvolsFan]

The Rebel Black Bear is the most ridiculous mascot they could have picked. Are they now known as the Ole Miss Rebel Bears? Absolutely mind boggling.

 

[DuckinTN]

hey bear! Why are you wearing a suit?! That's crazy!

That bird is a liar.

 

[TXA&M07]

I guess everyone in the SEC will have 2 or more mascots before long. Stupid.

 

[tvolsfan]

I guess everyone in the SEC will have 2 or more mascots before long. Stupid.

Can't wait until someone finds Volunteers offensive.