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Gamecock And Blowie, Together At Last

Of course you all know the University of South Carolina Gamecock, pictured at left. But you may not be familiar with Blowie, the mascot of the Columbia Blowfish of the Coastal Plain League (the only costumed mascot who is deadly poisonous if not properly cooked). I'm not sure of the circumstances which brought them together, so all I can assume is that it was a part of God's great plan. Gamecock and Blowie were meant to be together; it's not unnatural or disgusting at all. Oh come on, look at the photo, it won't bite. Stop being such a baby! Just try it this one time.

The CPL of course is a collegiate summer league, but operated as a professional minor league from 1937 to 1952. The CPL returned in 1997 to fill a void in summer baseball, and now features 14 teams from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Among them are the Thomasville Hi-Toms, the Wilmington Sharks and the Wilson Tobs. But none of their mascots can equal the charm and brooding sex appeal of Blowie, seen in action below during a 2007 game.

And remember, kids love Blowie!

Now, a trip to the land of minor league promotions:

• Prom Gone Wrong Night. Tonight, Stockton Ports (Class A California League). Featuring painful songs of heartache and rejection; awkward and embarrassing photos on the video board; parental chaperones ... just like your prom, except that afterwards there might be sex. [Thanks to Benjamin Hill]

• 80's Hair Rock Night. Friday, May 9. West Virginia Power (Class A South Atlantic League). I always get my Hair Rock confused with my Glam Rock and my Glitter Rock. At any rate, there should be plenty of Mott The Hoople.

• Mascot/PA Announcer Tryouts. Saturday, May 10, Grand Prairie AirHogs (Independent American Association). "The Grand Prairie AirHogs have announced try-outs for various positions this coming Saturday. The team hopes to find its PA Announcer, Mascot, and National Anthem Singers all in one day. All are welcome. The auditions will take place at QuikTrip Park at Grand Prairie, located at 1600 Lone Star Parkway." Also, it couldn't hurt to bring your glove.

• Soybean Night. May 27, Fargo-Moorehead Redhawks (Independent Northern League). Not sure of the details here. All I know is that it's sponsored by the North Dakota Soybean Council, and you know how crazy those guys can get.

• Figurine of the Moment. Ryan Howard Snow Globe Giveaway, Tonight, Reading Phillies (Class AA Eastern League). Howard, a Reading Phillies alumn, as you've always imagined him: In a Santa outfit, in a globe, surrounded by fake snow. It'll be our merriest Christmas ever!

Send all minor league baseball promotional tips, photos and game accounts to RickChand@GMail.com. Thanks!

1:35 PM on Thu May 8 2008
By Rick
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The Fan’s Attic at 01:47 PM on 05/08/08
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A gamey cock never gets a blowie.
Schluby at 01:47 PM on 05/08/08
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I love Blowie because of his perfectly round mouth.
Doyle McPoyle at 01:48 PM on 05/08/08
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Blowie: also the mascot for most of Columbia University.
Uecker Seats at 01:48 PM on 05/08/08
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Poison... Poison... Tasty Fish!
Pittsburgh Sports and... at 01:49 PM on 05/08/08
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[tj]

I just got off the subway full of kids holding New York Liberty Thundersticks.

Not only are they stupid-ass Thundersticks, they're WNBA Thundersticks.

I think I'm gonna go off myself now

[/tj]
MitchKayak at 01:49 PM on 05/08/08
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kids love blowie - Roger Clemens.
SonofSpurrier at 01:50 PM on 05/08/08
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Little do you guys know that I am, in fact, Blowie.

My daddy isn't getting me a job of the ball field for another two years.
Arriaga_II at 01:50 PM on 05/08/08
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Your Gamecock's steady hands are busy!
HugsFromHarold at 01:51 PM on 05/08/08
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If you hang around Keggy long enough Steely McBeam might he might give your Gamecock a Blowie.
pr0FF3ss0r_j3rkwh3at at 01:51 PM on 05/08/08
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Cocky and Blowy are a Cagney and Lacey for a new generation
ILovePaleHoseandPaleHos at 01:52 PM on 05/08/08
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@The Fan's Attic: As an SC alum, I disagree.
UkraineNotWeak at 01:52 PM on 05/08/08
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e-harmony.com truly can find a match for everyone.
Arriaga_II at 01:52 PM on 05/08/08
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80's Hair Rock Night? Mott The Hoople?

/head explodes
Jen P at 01:53 PM on 05/08/08
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Didn't we already see Blowie in that White Sox story the other day?
Barry White Stripes,... at 01:53 PM on 05/08/08
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What is Santa-Ryan Howard holding?
The Fan’s Attic at 01:54 PM on 05/08/08
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@ILovePaleHoseandPaleHos: are you saying your cock stinks?
dont-forget-where-you-... at 01:54 PM on 05/08/08
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Blowie is also Mick Jagger's term of endearment for his good friend David.
MeSoHornsby at 01:55 PM on 05/08/08
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I'm thinking there will be a few fetuses in the toilets at the Stockton Ports' ballpark that night.
Jen P at 01:55 PM on 05/08/08
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Holy crap! I have a star now?

*dies happy*
Becky_MI at 01:55 PM on 05/08/08
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@The Fan's Attic: I was gonna ask, but didn't wanna know.
sassydeerrun at 01:56 PM on 05/08/08
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@SonofSpurrier: I thought your daddy was letting you call some plays this year.
BarbarobicsInstructor at 01:56 PM on 05/08/08
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I thought Blowie was the nickname for the Pirate Parrot in the 80's
Jefferson Short Bus at 01:56 PM on 05/08/08
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@MeSoHornsby: +1
MurrayHewitt at 01:57 PM on 05/08/08
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Blowie is a dear droogie of mine
sassydeerrun at 01:58 PM on 05/08/08
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Oh yeah, obligatory 'Where's Hootie?'
Patchy Drizzle at 01:58 PM on 05/08/08
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Come on, pal. Fugu me!
$Image of Steven Gerrard\'s Gifted Right Foot$ Steven Gerrard's... at 01:58 PM on 05/08/08
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I am guessing that all fowl-related mascots should be included in the "deadly poisonous if not properly cooked" category.

At least that's how I remember it after my last bad chicken experience.
econdave at 02:00 PM on 05/08/08
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Way too skinny to be Ryan Howard.
Jews For Purple Jesus at 02:00 PM on 05/08/08
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Cocky meeting Blowy is usually what happens after Nosey meets Blowy.
G.G. at 02:00 PM on 05/08/08
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My Darryl Strawberry snowglobe seems to have sprung a leak...where'd it all go!?!?!
IfindUrlacherfaithdist... at 02:01 PM on 05/08/08
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@Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies: Make sure to let your real estate agent know....I'm sure somebody's looking for an apartment.
dippinkind at 02:01 PM on 05/08/08
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i'm a little disappointed you're not using the South Carolina Gamecock's proper name, Cocky.
ArkansasFred at 02:02 PM on 05/08/08
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80's Hair Rock Night in West Virginia: In other words, just come to the ballpark wearing your everyday 'do.
strong like bull smart... at 02:03 PM on 05/08/08
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The Phillie Phanatic is also poisonous unless cooked properly - boiled in a giant vat of the tears of Philly sports fans.
Farneyismycopilot at 02:03 PM on 05/08/08
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That's it Blowie, you jump on it. What with your blowfish legs and all.
UkraineNotWeak at 02:03 PM on 05/08/08
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Eventually, Cocky will leave Blowie for Ananie, the talking sphincter.
econdave at 02:05 PM on 05/08/08
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@Patchy Drizzle:
Who's the black private dick that's a sex machine with all the chicks?

Shaft!

Damn right!
Dany Heatley Speedwagon at 02:05 PM on 05/08/08
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Do not be alarmed there is a map to the hospital on the back of the menu.
JoeyPorterAle at 02:08 PM on 05/08/08
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Blowie was set free from the Sox slumbusting shrine?
Jen P at 02:09 PM on 05/08/08
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@strong like bull smart like tractor: I could be convinced to pay to see that.
broad street bully at 02:13 PM on 05/08/08
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@MeSoHornsby: Dude...not cool
$Image of josereyes.theroof wishes to perform Tim Harris\'s sack-dance for you$ josereyes.theroof... at 02:14 PM on 05/08/08
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Prom Gone Wrong is an abortion.

/joemiculikked
Balls State Explorer at 02:17 PM on 05/08/08
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(the only costumed mascot who is deadly poisonous if not properly cooked)

Throw in Avian flu and you can include the Gamecock and the San Diego Chicken.
Not a Gunslinger at 02:21 PM on 05/08/08
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Thirsty thursday for the Lansing Lugnuts tonight!
Patchy Drizzle at 02:28 PM on 05/08/08
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@econdave: Fan-fugu-tastic!
Jen P at 02:28 PM on 05/08/08
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Tonight for the Salt Lake Bees, it's Thirsty Thursday, 2-for-1 college night (a great combination), and the "Zero Fatalities Post-Game Kids Run For kids 12 and under."

I'm not sure what kind of kids run they normally have, but it must be dangerous.
André Roussimoff at 02:37 PM on 05/08/08
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Finally, a Blowie with no teeth!
SeaSalt at 03:01 PM on 05/08/08
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All that blowfish needs to start a band is a non-threatening black lead singer...hmmm... ideas?