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Mascot Talk

© Sue Ann Kawecki

What? Mascot Talk? Okay, maybe mascots don't exactly talk..we all know that the first and most upmost rule of mascotting is NEVER TO TALK.

But nevertheless, mascots do communicate. Like mimes, they rely on their gestures and actions to communicate their feelings and thoughts.

As the UCA mascot guidelines dictate, it is pertinent that mascots keep their gestures simple and BIG in order for the fans to understand. But that doesn't limit the gestures that a mascot could still use!

Never fear--there is a form of "Universal Mascot-Speak". But don't think I'm just going to hand it right over without a little fun. Take the quiz, matching gesture to meaning and see how Mascot Speak savvy you really are.

Part One

Gestures

A. Bow at the waist

B. Nod your head

C. Flex your arms

D. Wipe an eye with a hankie

E. Rub your eyes and stretch

Meanings

1. I'm sad

2. I'm strong

3. Yes

4. Thank-you

5. I'm tired

Part One Answers

A.-4

B.-3

C.-2

D.-1

E.-5

Ready for more?

Part Two

Gestures

A. Handshake

B. Rub hand over stomach in circular motion

C. Cup your ear

D. Put flattened hand over brow and look around

E. Point a finger at your temple

Meanings

1. I'm hungry or that smells/tastes good

2. I can't hear you/speak louder

3. I'm pleased to meet you

4. I'm thinking

5. Where is it? I can't see it.

Part Two Answers

A.-3

B.-1

C.-2

D.-5

E.-4

And lastly, part three...getting a little harder!

Part Three

Gestures

A. Give someone a hug

B. Pull finger away from temple and point it up in the air

C. Shake your knees with feet in place and put hand to mouth

D. Wave

E. Point your hand to your head, finger extended, and rotate in wide circle.

Meanings

1. Hi!

2. That's nuts!

3. I like you.

4. I have an idea.

5. I'm scared.

Part Three Answers

A.-3

B.-4

C.- 5

D.-1

E.-2

So just how speak savvy are you? If you've got the no-talk talent, take a look at the opportunity to show it to the world...

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