Improvisations

Not only are mascots athletes, but they are also artists. Mascots need to be creative--most of their skits are not planned in advance, but done at a moment's notice.

Although the majority of a mascot's job relies on spontaneity, it doesn't hurt to prepare yourself for possible situations. The following is a list of possible improvs:

• There is a good-looking person checking you out.

• Someone is reading a newspaper in front of you at the game and is blocking your view.

• You are a police officer and you're directing traffic.

• There is a woman brushing her hair.

• It's a cold day and you want to borrow someone's blanket.

• There is a child eating popcorn.

• There is a person who drops his hot dog.

• Someone is wearing goofy sunglasses.

• There is a bratty kid having a temper tantrum.

• A racecar driver has a flat tire.

• It's raining and your unbrella is broken.

• Mascot A gives Mascot B a shave.

• Mascot X is trying out for Cheerkeader and Mascot Y is judge.

• The same as above except trying out for the dance team.

• Ditto except trying out for majorette.

• There is a man with an ugly tie.

• There is a woman with a funky hat.

• There is a custodian mopping the floor.

• The starting quarterback is out with a sprained ankle.

• You are walking on a hot sidewalk.

• You are walking on glass.

• You are walking on hot coals.

• The sun is in your face.

• You are walking against the wind.

• You are walking in a flood.

• You are attacked by a bee.

• You are attacked by the family dog.

• You are attacked by the opposing mascot.

• Mascot X and Y play leapfrog.

• Mascot X asks Y out on a date.

• You are iceskating and you slip on the ice.

• You slip and you can't get up.

• You are tightrope walking.

• You are on fire.

• Your car breaks down.

• Your bike gets a flat tire.

• Its your birthday and you're blowing out the candles.

• You have a crush on a fan.

  Want other ideas for skits and promotions? Check out The Mascot Net (listed as one of the top sites) and http://www.gameops.com.

  If anyone has other ideas please feel free to submit them on our discussion board!

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