Editor's note: The Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Golden State Warriors do not have mascots, as of this writing.
26) Lucky the Leprechaun (Boston Celtics)
26) Lucky the Leprechaun (Boston Celtics)
Does it even really count? No fur, no oversized body, no googly eyes. Just a guy, albeit an athletic one, who is basically a glorified cheerleader. Lucky was first introduced in 2003, presumably to the disdain of longtime coach and executive Red Auerbach, who at least didn't live to see the subsequent introduction of the Celtics dance team. The original Lucky was a gymnast and the latest Lucky sprained his ankle practicing one of his signature trampoline dunks. Demerits here as well for the name, which can't help but conjure images of the Lucky Charms cereal box.
25) Chuck the Condor (Los Angeles Clippers)
Initial fan response to Chuck's 2016 unveiling (in a ceremony that included owner Steve Ballmar performing a trampoline dunk) was sheer terror and for good reason. The giant pink bird is terrifying, which is befitting the animal on which it's based, a fierce vulture. Chuck (named after the Chuck Taylor-style shoes he "wears") has been rendered less alarming over the last few years but no more popular.
24) Franklin the Dog (Philadelphia 76ers)
Another newer entry at the bottom of our list, Franklin debuted in 2015 and immediately had heads being scratched in Philadelphia. The name certainly makes sense, as Benjamin Franklin is a native son of Philly (and even an alternate logo for the team) but why a dog? The team skirted responsibility for this odd decision by allowing a team of literal children to come up with the mascot design and declaring it "by kids, for kids."
23) Blaze the Trail Cat (Portland Trail Blazers)
There's nothing wrong with Blaze's name, or design, or even his convoluted back story (supposedly he is a unique species of cat found in the Oregon mountains and adopted in 2002 by then Portland star Scottie Pippen). The issue we have with Blaze is that he's obviously not a cat! He actually looks more like a dog. A coyote, maybe? No matter what, it's false advertising, for sure.
22) Champ (and MavsMan) (Dallas Mavericks)
21) Clutch the Bear (Houston Rockets)
20) Jazz Bear (Utah Jazz)
Two mascots with the same essential issue: why are you a bear? Houston has so many preferable mascot concepts: an astronaut, a rocket ship, an alien (like the Astros mascot), or some kind of planet, maybe? You also have all kinds of Texan iconography to choose from, plus so many native species more recognizable than bears. Jazz Bear is a less creative name (if you could even call it a name) than Clutch but gets the slight edge here as bears are more common in Utah than Texas and at least they made him ferocious rather than something your kids would design at Build-a-Bear (they also gave him a headband, which is a nice touch). The name Jazz is silly enough in Salt Lake City, a holdover from the franchise's beginnings in New Orleans, so developing a mascot that matches it would just heighten that contradiction.
19) Boomer (Indiana Pacers)
Introduced back in 1991, way before mascots necessitated labyrinthine back stories, Boomer just sort of... is there. He's officially a cat but considered a panther more specifically, and unofficially goes by Pacers Panther for many fans. The mop of hair on top of his head is unnerving and his name conjures images of the most despised generation currently in the U.S. Despite his lengthy history, Boomer has yet to be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, which is especially damning when you consider that the establishment is based in his home state of Indiana.
18) Moondog (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Another dog that makes little sense as a choice, with a name that at least harkens to the city's history. In this case, "Moondog" is the nickname of legendary Cleveland DJ Alan Freed, who is widely regarded as the "father" of rock and roll due to his promotion of the music (it's the main reason the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is based in the city). However, the Cavaliers logo was originally an unnamed chevalier, so how we got from knight to dog is unclear.
17) Hooper (Detroit Pistons)
This isn't the worst mascot per se, but the problem with Hooper is that he is a horse that was introduced in 1996 and therefore harkens back to the Pistons' worst logo era: a horse that looks like a chess piece with flaming hair. Even as Detroit soon after returned to their classic logo and color schemes, Hooper endured, which is either a testament to his popularity amongst fans or to the team's ownership's cheapness. One advantage Hooper has over all other mascots on this list is that, for whatever reason, he was the original sparring partner for noted mascot abuser Robin Lopez.
16) Pierre the Pelican (New Orleans Pelicans)
The original Pierre was a Lynchian nightmare, like an abandoned theme park animatronic that had gained sentience and returned to terrorize children at basketball games. He was quickly redesigned into the cuter but still fierce current incarnation. We've gone on record before stating that Pelicans is a great team name for a New Orleans based franchise, and while Pierre isn't perfect, he's at least unique and on-brand. And no, due to its limited yearly usage, we did not take into account the abomination known as the King Cake Baby.
15) Slamson the Lion (Sacramento Kings)
Points here for the clever name, but that's balanced out by the lack of lions in Sacramento. Slamson also has a weird look to him, like a dime store version of Beast from Beauty and the Beast and his back story feels problematic, as he was supposedly "liberated" from his family in Africa but is now "employed" to entertain children at basketball games?
14) G-Wiz (Washington Wizards)
There's something endearingly goofy, DIY, and Smurf-esque about G-Wiz that gives him the nod here over more accomplished and nationally beloved mascots. He certainly has the advantage over his predecessor, Hoops, an anthropomorphic basketball net that repped the Bullets. Though the Wizards are no longer committed to their name change in their logo, they've at least kept up the ruse in the mascot department.
13) Burnie (Miami Heat)
This is one mascot that seems to receive a lot of disrespect around the various online NBA communities, but what were the Heat supposed to do? They're the Heat, they needed some kind of non-scary fireball mascot, and Burnie, while inappropriately named, is apt for the part. Burnie has also been sued not once but multiple times by fans and team employees for his erratic behavior, which honestly just makes us like and respect him even more.
12) Bango the Buck (Milwaukee Bucks)
Certainly not the most savage or intimidating mascot, but Bango harkens back to the days when the Bucks allowed themselves to be represented logo-wise by what looked like a beloved Christmas animated movie character. It's also a great name, derived from a patented call by legendary Bucks announcer Eddie Doucette, who would exclaim "Bango!" after big baskets. Bonus points to Bango for his longevity, over 40 years and counting now, and his featured performance in a classic NBA on ESPN commercial.
11) Rocky the Mountain Lion (Denver Nuggets)
He refers to himself as a SuperMascot, which is a little much, but there's no denying Rocky is amongst the NBA mascot elite. Sporting a lightning tail and Nuggets-colored Chuck Taylors, Rocky made his debut in 1990 and has been portrayed by the same person in the suit ever since (and that guy's son suits up as Moondog in Cleveland). His most infamous moment came in 2013, when he passed out while being lowered from the rafters for a pre-game stunt. We'd likely rate him higher on this list, but can't overlook that apparently Rocky is a Republican as he got in trouble in 2014 for showing up in costume to a gubernatorial candidate's rally.
10) Crunch the Wolf (Minnesota Timberwolves)
A pretty generic mascot with the back story you'd expect (born in the wilderness, grew to love basketball in the wilderness, now lives in a hidden den in the Target Center, etc.), Crunch does get bonus points here for being part of the team since its inaugural '88-'89 season. He's a pretty athletic Wolf and a popular one, but one Timberwolves fan who doesn't care for Crunch is Karl-Anthony Towns' father, Karl, Sr. During a 2017 game, Crunch injured Towns, Sr. while aisle sledding, leading to a potential lawsuit. It apparently never materialized, which deprived us of the splendid lawsuit name, Towns, Sr. vs. Crunch the Wolf.
9) Harry the Hawk (Atlanta Hawks)
A true classic, Harry has been dancing and dunking in Atlanta since 1986. He's not the most exciting or entertaining mascot, but he's a solid performer, he matches both the team's logo and color scheme, and he has no ridiculous back story or overly clever name. He is also generally credited as the first mascot to perform the now ubiquitous act of stair sledding.
8) Grizz (Memphis Grizzlies)
It's been pointed out numerous times that grizzly bears don't exist outside of zoos in Tennessee, which is better known for its abundance of black bears. But the team name stuck during the 2001 move from Vancouver, as did the beloved mascot, Grizz. Though he may not be a native species, Grizz is a local legend, from his signature motorcycle rides through flaming hoops to his wresting moves on opposing mascots to his infamous naked dancing. Though Grizz is now a lean, mean, blue fighting machine, he was once much browner and chubbier, a version that some fans still pine for, perhaps to match their own imperfect body type.
7) Rumble the Bison (Oklahoma City Thunder)
There were many disappointing elements to the Sonics' 2008 relocation from Seattle to Oklahoma City and one of the biggest was the loss of Squatch, the only cryptid mascot in NBA history. While we wait with bated breath for the return of the SuperSonics and their dunking Sasquatch representative, we'll take time to praise his lesser, but still great, replacement, Rumble. An ode to the bison that used to roam free in the plains of Oklahoma and the sound made by thunder, Rumble was instantly popular in Oklahoma City, thanks to his constant antics with fans and his signature pre-game drum pounding.
6) Stuff the Magic Dragon (Orlando Magic)
We want to hate Stuff, a weird Phillie Phanatic rip-off with an unfortunate color scheme and a horrendous pun as a name. But he's grown on us over the years and developed into a true legendary mascot. With a rubenesque body shape, his on-court dunks and other acrobatic feats are especially striking, and Stuff has delivered many of the biggest strikes in the mascot vs. Robin Lopez war. His true career peak came in the 2016 Slam Dunk Contest, when he was integral to two of the greatest dunks in All-Star Weekend history, partnering with Orlando's Aaron Gordon.
5) The Coyote (San Antonio Spurs)
He's one of six NBA mascots that have been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, and with good reason, as The Coyote has been a staple of the Spurs and the league at-large since 1983. A perfect mix of cuddly and frightening, The Coyote has always gone above and beyond in his pre-game and in-game routines, especially with patented bits involving his giant eyes falling out of his head. In 2016, when the longtime Coyote portrayer retired the same year as another franchise legend, Tim Duncan, he gave a lengthy, entertaining exit interview to Zach Lowe. Also, we can't leave out that he inspired the greatest mascot-related tweet in history.
4) Hugo the Hornet (Charlotte Hornets)
As the Hornets nickname returned to Charlotte in 2013, so did their original mascot, Hugo, triumphantly, with a slightly updated design. He replaced the aggressively orange Rufus D. Lynx, and fans rightfully rejoiced. Designed by Cheryl Henson, daughter of Jim Henson, Hugo debuted during Charlotte's inaugural season and his name took on grim meaning soon after, as Hurricane Hugo devastated the Southeastern U.S. But the mascot endured (team ownership considered changing the name to Hank but ultimately declined) long enough for his greatest moment, a halftime show during the 2008 playoffs wherein Hugo caught on fire and could not be immediately doused due to an extinguisher malfunction. The Hornet came out ok but the game was delayed by 20 minutes for clean up.
3) Benny the Bull (Chicago Bulls)
Synonymous with the concept of NBA mascots ever since his 1969 debut, Benny does not receive the top spot on our list but has to be recognized as the ur mascot. Named after Ben Bentley, Chicago's first stadium announcer, Benny has numerous achievements in his career, with the most notable probably being either the time he visited China with Chicago mayor Richard Daley, or the time he was included as a secret character in the video game NBA Jam: Tournament Edition. While many of his mascot peers have come and gone, Benny has endured, recently celebrating his 50th anniversary in style, by challenging several other mascots to a bowling competition.
2) Raptor (Toronto Raptors)
On opening night in 1995 of the Raptors' inaugural season, a red velociraptor hatched out of a giant egg at center court and the world of NBA mascots would never be the same. Ignored at first as just a run-of-the-mill mascot performing in obscurity in Canada, the Raptor's reputation and fortunes changed alongside the team itself in the '10s, finding new levels of success. His second incarnation as an inflatable character has proved especially popular, from his hilarious bit of eating cheerleaders to his stumbles in the unwieldy costume, which have produced arguably the greatest mascot gif in history.
1) The Gorilla (Phoenix Suns)
How did a gorilla become not just the Suns mascot in the first place but the greatest mascot in NBA history? It started with a man in a gorilla suit delivering a singing telegram during a timeout at a Suns game in 1980. Fans were so enamored with his performance that they soon forced management to hire the gorilla performer full time as a mascot. Thus, a legend was born, a high-flying simian legend that ESPN would eventually dub "the Michael Jordan of mascots." Gorillas and Suns was a mix that never made sense and that will always be part of the appeal (or "a-peel" as it were). When the Mascots Hall of Fame had its inaugural class in 2005, The Gorilla had his legacy secured as he was inducted alongside fellow legends the Phillie Phanatic and the San Diego Chicken.
25) Chuck the Condor (Los Angeles Clippers)
Initial fan response to Chuck's 2016 unveiling (in a ceremony that included owner Steve Ballmar performing a trampoline dunk) was sheer terror and for good reason. The giant pink bird is terrifying, which is befitting the animal on which it's based, a fierce vulture. Chuck (named after the Chuck Taylor-style shoes he "wears") has been rendered less alarming over the last few years but no more popular.
24) Franklin the Dog (Philadelphia 76ers)
Another newer entry at the bottom of our list, Franklin debuted in 2015 and immediately had heads being scratched in Philadelphia. The name certainly makes sense, as Benjamin Franklin is a native son of Philly (and even an alternate logo for the team) but why a dog? The team skirted responsibility for this odd decision by allowing a team of literal children to come up with the mascot design and declaring it "by kids, for kids."
23) Blaze the Trail Cat (Portland Trail Blazers)
There's nothing wrong with Blaze's name, or design, or even his convoluted back story (supposedly he is a unique species of cat found in the Oregon mountains and adopted in 2002 by then Portland star Scottie Pippen). The issue we have with Blaze is that he's obviously not a cat! He actually looks more like a dog. A coyote, maybe? No matter what, it's false advertising, for sure.
22) Champ (and MavsMan) (Dallas Mavericks)
Champ himself isn't bad. The big, blue horse is nothing special, but at least he's the right color, on brand, and manages to be not too cloying but also not too uncanny or horrifying. But the low ranking here is mostly based on the secondary official mascot, MavsMan. For those lucky enough to have never experienced MavsMan before, he is a frightening man-basketball chimera that performs high-flying trampoline dunks. Imagine the Stone Men from "Game of Thrones" but made of basketballs, and you get the idea.
21) Clutch the Bear (Houston Rockets)
20) Jazz Bear (Utah Jazz)
Two mascots with the same essential issue: why are you a bear? Houston has so many preferable mascot concepts: an astronaut, a rocket ship, an alien (like the Astros mascot), or some kind of planet, maybe? You also have all kinds of Texan iconography to choose from, plus so many native species more recognizable than bears. Jazz Bear is a less creative name (if you could even call it a name) than Clutch but gets the slight edge here as bears are more common in Utah than Texas and at least they made him ferocious rather than something your kids would design at Build-a-Bear (they also gave him a headband, which is a nice touch). The name Jazz is silly enough in Salt Lake City, a holdover from the franchise's beginnings in New Orleans, so developing a mascot that matches it would just heighten that contradiction.
19) Boomer (Indiana Pacers)
Introduced back in 1991, way before mascots necessitated labyrinthine back stories, Boomer just sort of... is there. He's officially a cat but considered a panther more specifically, and unofficially goes by Pacers Panther for many fans. The mop of hair on top of his head is unnerving and his name conjures images of the most despised generation currently in the U.S. Despite his lengthy history, Boomer has yet to be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, which is especially damning when you consider that the establishment is based in his home state of Indiana.
18) Moondog (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Another dog that makes little sense as a choice, with a name that at least harkens to the city's history. In this case, "Moondog" is the nickname of legendary Cleveland DJ Alan Freed, who is widely regarded as the "father" of rock and roll due to his promotion of the music (it's the main reason the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is based in the city). However, the Cavaliers logo was originally an unnamed chevalier, so how we got from knight to dog is unclear.
17) Hooper (Detroit Pistons)
This isn't the worst mascot per se, but the problem with Hooper is that he is a horse that was introduced in 1996 and therefore harkens back to the Pistons' worst logo era: a horse that looks like a chess piece with flaming hair. Even as Detroit soon after returned to their classic logo and color schemes, Hooper endured, which is either a testament to his popularity amongst fans or to the team's ownership's cheapness. One advantage Hooper has over all other mascots on this list is that, for whatever reason, he was the original sparring partner for noted mascot abuser Robin Lopez.
16) Pierre the Pelican (New Orleans Pelicans)
The original Pierre was a Lynchian nightmare, like an abandoned theme park animatronic that had gained sentience and returned to terrorize children at basketball games. He was quickly redesigned into the cuter but still fierce current incarnation. We've gone on record before stating that Pelicans is a great team name for a New Orleans based franchise, and while Pierre isn't perfect, he's at least unique and on-brand. And no, due to its limited yearly usage, we did not take into account the abomination known as the King Cake Baby.
15) Slamson the Lion (Sacramento Kings)
Points here for the clever name, but that's balanced out by the lack of lions in Sacramento. Slamson also has a weird look to him, like a dime store version of Beast from Beauty and the Beast and his back story feels problematic, as he was supposedly "liberated" from his family in Africa but is now "employed" to entertain children at basketball games?
14) G-Wiz (Washington Wizards)
There's something endearingly goofy, DIY, and Smurf-esque about G-Wiz that gives him the nod here over more accomplished and nationally beloved mascots. He certainly has the advantage over his predecessor, Hoops, an anthropomorphic basketball net that repped the Bullets. Though the Wizards are no longer committed to their name change in their logo, they've at least kept up the ruse in the mascot department.
13) Burnie (Miami Heat)
This is one mascot that seems to receive a lot of disrespect around the various online NBA communities, but what were the Heat supposed to do? They're the Heat, they needed some kind of non-scary fireball mascot, and Burnie, while inappropriately named, is apt for the part. Burnie has also been sued not once but multiple times by fans and team employees for his erratic behavior, which honestly just makes us like and respect him even more.
12) Bango the Buck (Milwaukee Bucks)
Certainly not the most savage or intimidating mascot, but Bango harkens back to the days when the Bucks allowed themselves to be represented logo-wise by what looked like a beloved Christmas animated movie character. It's also a great name, derived from a patented call by legendary Bucks announcer Eddie Doucette, who would exclaim "Bango!" after big baskets. Bonus points to Bango for his longevity, over 40 years and counting now, and his featured performance in a classic NBA on ESPN commercial.
11) Rocky the Mountain Lion (Denver Nuggets)
He refers to himself as a SuperMascot, which is a little much, but there's no denying Rocky is amongst the NBA mascot elite. Sporting a lightning tail and Nuggets-colored Chuck Taylors, Rocky made his debut in 1990 and has been portrayed by the same person in the suit ever since (and that guy's son suits up as Moondog in Cleveland). His most infamous moment came in 2013, when he passed out while being lowered from the rafters for a pre-game stunt. We'd likely rate him higher on this list, but can't overlook that apparently Rocky is a Republican as he got in trouble in 2014 for showing up in costume to a gubernatorial candidate's rally.
10) Crunch the Wolf (Minnesota Timberwolves)
A pretty generic mascot with the back story you'd expect (born in the wilderness, grew to love basketball in the wilderness, now lives in a hidden den in the Target Center, etc.), Crunch does get bonus points here for being part of the team since its inaugural '88-'89 season. He's a pretty athletic Wolf and a popular one, but one Timberwolves fan who doesn't care for Crunch is Karl-Anthony Towns' father, Karl, Sr. During a 2017 game, Crunch injured Towns, Sr. while aisle sledding, leading to a potential lawsuit. It apparently never materialized, which deprived us of the splendid lawsuit name, Towns, Sr. vs. Crunch the Wolf.
9) Harry the Hawk (Atlanta Hawks)
A true classic, Harry has been dancing and dunking in Atlanta since 1986. He's not the most exciting or entertaining mascot, but he's a solid performer, he matches both the team's logo and color scheme, and he has no ridiculous back story or overly clever name. He is also generally credited as the first mascot to perform the now ubiquitous act of stair sledding.
8) Grizz (Memphis Grizzlies)
It's been pointed out numerous times that grizzly bears don't exist outside of zoos in Tennessee, which is better known for its abundance of black bears. But the team name stuck during the 2001 move from Vancouver, as did the beloved mascot, Grizz. Though he may not be a native species, Grizz is a local legend, from his signature motorcycle rides through flaming hoops to his wresting moves on opposing mascots to his infamous naked dancing. Though Grizz is now a lean, mean, blue fighting machine, he was once much browner and chubbier, a version that some fans still pine for, perhaps to match their own imperfect body type.
7) Rumble the Bison (Oklahoma City Thunder)
There were many disappointing elements to the Sonics' 2008 relocation from Seattle to Oklahoma City and one of the biggest was the loss of Squatch, the only cryptid mascot in NBA history. While we wait with bated breath for the return of the SuperSonics and their dunking Sasquatch representative, we'll take time to praise his lesser, but still great, replacement, Rumble. An ode to the bison that used to roam free in the plains of Oklahoma and the sound made by thunder, Rumble was instantly popular in Oklahoma City, thanks to his constant antics with fans and his signature pre-game drum pounding.
6) Stuff the Magic Dragon (Orlando Magic)
We want to hate Stuff, a weird Phillie Phanatic rip-off with an unfortunate color scheme and a horrendous pun as a name. But he's grown on us over the years and developed into a true legendary mascot. With a rubenesque body shape, his on-court dunks and other acrobatic feats are especially striking, and Stuff has delivered many of the biggest strikes in the mascot vs. Robin Lopez war. His true career peak came in the 2016 Slam Dunk Contest, when he was integral to two of the greatest dunks in All-Star Weekend history, partnering with Orlando's Aaron Gordon.
5) The Coyote (San Antonio Spurs)
He's one of six NBA mascots that have been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame, and with good reason, as The Coyote has been a staple of the Spurs and the league at-large since 1983. A perfect mix of cuddly and frightening, The Coyote has always gone above and beyond in his pre-game and in-game routines, especially with patented bits involving his giant eyes falling out of his head. In 2016, when the longtime Coyote portrayer retired the same year as another franchise legend, Tim Duncan, he gave a lengthy, entertaining exit interview to Zach Lowe. Also, we can't leave out that he inspired the greatest mascot-related tweet in history.
4) Hugo the Hornet (Charlotte Hornets)
As the Hornets nickname returned to Charlotte in 2013, so did their original mascot, Hugo, triumphantly, with a slightly updated design. He replaced the aggressively orange Rufus D. Lynx, and fans rightfully rejoiced. Designed by Cheryl Henson, daughter of Jim Henson, Hugo debuted during Charlotte's inaugural season and his name took on grim meaning soon after, as Hurricane Hugo devastated the Southeastern U.S. But the mascot endured (team ownership considered changing the name to Hank but ultimately declined) long enough for his greatest moment, a halftime show during the 2008 playoffs wherein Hugo caught on fire and could not be immediately doused due to an extinguisher malfunction. The Hornet came out ok but the game was delayed by 20 minutes for clean up.
3) Benny the Bull (Chicago Bulls)
Synonymous with the concept of NBA mascots ever since his 1969 debut, Benny does not receive the top spot on our list but has to be recognized as the ur mascot. Named after Ben Bentley, Chicago's first stadium announcer, Benny has numerous achievements in his career, with the most notable probably being either the time he visited China with Chicago mayor Richard Daley, or the time he was included as a secret character in the video game NBA Jam: Tournament Edition. While many of his mascot peers have come and gone, Benny has endured, recently celebrating his 50th anniversary in style, by challenging several other mascots to a bowling competition.
2) Raptor (Toronto Raptors)
On opening night in 1995 of the Raptors' inaugural season, a red velociraptor hatched out of a giant egg at center court and the world of NBA mascots would never be the same. Ignored at first as just a run-of-the-mill mascot performing in obscurity in Canada, the Raptor's reputation and fortunes changed alongside the team itself in the '10s, finding new levels of success. His second incarnation as an inflatable character has proved especially popular, from his hilarious bit of eating cheerleaders to his stumbles in the unwieldy costume, which have produced arguably the greatest mascot gif in history.
1) The Gorilla (Phoenix Suns)
How did a gorilla become not just the Suns mascot in the first place but the greatest mascot in NBA history? It started with a man in a gorilla suit delivering a singing telegram during a timeout at a Suns game in 1980. Fans were so enamored with his performance that they soon forced management to hire the gorilla performer full time as a mascot. Thus, a legend was born, a high-flying simian legend that ESPN would eventually dub "the Michael Jordan of mascots." Gorillas and Suns was a mix that never made sense and that will always be part of the appeal (or "a-peel" as it were). When the Mascots Hall of Fame had its inaugural class in 2005, The Gorilla had his legacy secured as he was inducted alongside fellow legends the Phillie Phanatic and the San Diego Chicken.