Band together against Blaze

I knew I wasn't the only one that hates blaze but once that article was linked on here I decided I would start a group on facebook calling for Blaze's demise.

almost 3 years ago FryeGuy 30 comments 0 recs |

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Blaze is the worst.

He looks like a cartoon character on a cereal box that should be rollerblading into ‘extreme crunch flavor’ or something.

by Nick Van Excellent on Feb 22, 2009 9:33 PM PST reply actions

I love blaze

You all realize that Blaze is not for YOU, but for fans like 12 and under. I hope you all realize that.

by ggassen85 on Feb 22, 2009 10:19 PM PST reply actions

You love Blaze?

So… you are 12 or under? Even as a kid I knew a lame mascot when I saw one.

by Nick Van Excellent on Feb 22, 2009 10:30 PM PST up reply actions

I understand that Blaze is not marketed to me. My question is why do we have to put up with Blaze being only marketed to little kids? The suns have the Gorilla and he seems pretty entertaining regardless of age. Squatch was awesome in Seattle and I didn’t have to be 12 or under to know that.

straight from section 326

by FryeGuy on Feb 22, 2009 10:42 PM PST up reply actions

What about Blaze do you not like?

That he is a dog? Or the stuff he does?

by ggassen85 on Feb 22, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions

by Nick Van Excellent on Feb 22, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions

Blaze is not a dog...

He’s a “trail cat”…..whatever that is.

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by feedjockey on Feb 23, 2009 10:31 AM PST up reply actions

That's what I was thinking

no dog would have a tale that stupid…

by lurtsman on Feb 23, 2009 9:56 PM PST up reply actions

Ahhh the negativty...

Seems like some people just aren’t happy unless they have something to complain about. It’s a freakin mascot. Would things really be that different if we had some different suited character? I seem to get by just fine kind of tuning him out, and that’s while I tip toe around him with a tray of drinks. The Blazers are 15 games over .500. Go find something that makes you happy. “euthanize blaze the trail cat” is about as childish as, well, blaze the trail cat….

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by courtsideerrandboy on Feb 22, 2009 11:38 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Yeah

complaining about a mascot is pretty trivial.

"She turned me into a newt!
A newt?
...I got better."

by Seijeff on Feb 23, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions

How trivial are folks who complain

about folks who complain about a mascot?

by MiledAnimal on Feb 23, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions

Not as trivial as folks who complain about folks who complain about folks who complain about mascots.

by Nick Van Excellent on Feb 23, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions

Good thing I only asked a question!

by MiledAnimal on Feb 23, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions

Good thing you're not a rockets fan

I’d hate to think what you guys would think of Clutch

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by Royster on Feb 22, 2009 11:51 PM PST reply actions

That was awesome.

+1 for making my laugh out loud.

-1 because you spoiled my stealth internet usage at work.

by still.i.rise on Feb 23, 2009 3:01 PM PST up reply actions

When that girl kicked Clutch in the ball bearings,

I literally jumped out of my seat, pumped my fist into the air, and screamed “YEAH!”

by MiledAnimal on Feb 23, 2009 9:47 PM PST up reply actions

if kids under 12 posted on this forum

there would be tons of blaze supporters. kinda sad that because you go to the games just for basketball that u have something against entertainment for children.

by Blazerland on Feb 23, 2009 1:38 AM PST reply actions

I hate entertainment for children.

Kids should be bored as much as possible. It’s good for them.

by Nick Van Excellent on Feb 23, 2009 3:33 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

When you look at all of the NBA mascots...

I think Blaze is no stupider than half of the mascots.. several are really stupid..
For instance. wtf is the Wizard mascot supposed to be?

The Spurs coyote is a total freak. And the Sacramento King?!?
How about Stuff the Magic’s dragon?!? Hugo the freaky alien!?!
I also dislike the Warriors and the 76ers weird different mascots more than Blaze..

Really how many cool mascots are there out there?

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- Nic Batum

by idoltime on Feb 23, 2009 10:32 AM PST reply actions

Blaze's tail

You gotta love it!!

by BlazerGabe on Feb 23, 2009 3:11 PM PST up reply actions

BLAZE CANT DO THE FLIP

dont need a second rate mascot.. lets get seattle’s sasquach.

by JRRIDER on Feb 23, 2009 12:16 PM PST reply actions

I would rather hate the Lakers than a mascot

Who cares?

by hiccough on Feb 23, 2009 12:32 PM PST reply actions

I'd like the Blazers to replace Blaze

with Mickey Rourke and Sean Penn as Lewis and Clark.

by MiledAnimal on Feb 23, 2009 1:29 PM PST reply actions

Great Idea!!

Alexander once said “Ideas are divine”. Lewis and Clark could generate an incredible amount of material relevant to and draw attention to our area. The mascots should be played by the two guys who do the local radio commercials. Wow! just the fact that there are two rather than 1 doubles the pleasure.

by BlazerGabe on Feb 23, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions

Do you hate the mascot, or that the guy in it can't do stunts like some other guys in the league?

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by Norsktroll on Feb 23, 2009 2:46 PM PST reply actions

A little of both

Originally I thought it was the costume, but upon further review I realize that Blaze hasn’t done anything this year he didn’t do last year. I mean even on Blaze’s birthday they had the same lame mascot wrestling match as last year.
I understand that Blaze is not for me, but just some originality would make him so much better and maybe even worth keeping around. I don’t want the guy/girl in the costume to get fired, just send them somewhere to learn what it takes to be a good mascot.

straight from section 326

by FryeGuy on Feb 23, 2009 2:57 PM PST up reply actions

Whhhiiiinnnnneeee

by BlazerGabe on Feb 23, 2009 3:09 PM PST reply actions

Stop calling it whining

Look, if you’ve been to a Blazer game, you know how annoying Blaze is. His act is just not entertaining. There are better mascots in the league, and we ought to have one that’s comparable. The key to great stunts is a suit that you can maneuver in. Sasquatch, the Gorilla, obvious examples.

It may seem trivial to many of you, but I always enjoy going to watch Blazer games, UNTIL Blaze rears his freakishly large head, and repeats the same pranks and contests like we’re all going to be surprised.

And don’t give me that, “It’s for the kids.” garbage either. I’ve seen the kids around Blaze, and it’s a mediocre response at best. You know what kids at a basketball game like to see? Acrobatic dunks and amazing shots. You know why? Because that’s what everyone in the entire arena came to see!!

Blaze is a tired marketing ploy that was never very clever to begin with. He reminds me of “Poochy the Dog” from that Simpson’s episode. We ought to just scratch the trail cat (pun intended but extremely lame) and strike a deal with the Sonics for Squatch. We’ll say that we just want him to have a home until Seattle gets their team back. Then maybe we can get some support from the Seattle fans, after all we rooted for the Seahawks and Mariners, they owe us.

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You heard it here first.

by mjm6783 on Feb 24, 2009 5:02 AM PST reply actions 1 recs