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I Saw Mommy Kissing Nightmare Ant

Dashiell Bennett — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:30:29 EST

Sure, it's a little early—unless you're Jewish—but everyone's favorite NBADL mascot would like to wish you a happy and healthy Non-Denominational Holiday Time ... with visions of unspeakable horror dancing in your heads.

Deadspin operative Rob G. spotted this Fort Wayne-themed beauty at Indiana's annual Festival of Trees. Also, known as "Indiana." Seriously, they love their trees down there.

If that doesn't help you fall asleep on Christmas Eve, I don't know what will.

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Meet Crusher, Nightmare Ant's Crustacean Relation

Dashiell Bennett — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:45:00 EDT

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The NBA D-League has done it again! The Maine Red Claws unveiled their new mascot this weekend (at a baseball game, of course) and he bears a striking resemblance to another booster from the same league. In fact, I think all they did was take Fort Wayne's Mad Ant and replace his hands with claws. Bingo! It's Crusher! (Click the image to fully experience the terror.)

So now folks on the East Coast can also be haunted by a horrific vision of their own death anytime they attend a minor league basketball game, just like their Midwest brethren. I just hope that in their sweat-soaked heat visions they don't try to pry open Crusher's appendages and feast on the sweet—but evil!—meat inside. (Don't forget the melted butter!) Although at this point, I think Crusher is more likely to eat you.

And yes, his dunking needs a little work, but that's why he is a D-League mascot.

CRUSHER SET FREE AT HADLOCK [Central Maine Sports Blog]
NBA Development League: Crusher [NBA]

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Monday morning. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint.

He's Baaaaaaaaaaack!

skeets — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:30:09 EST

If it were up to me I would not be reposting this. I find 'Nightmare Ant' creepy, intimidating and more than a little demonic. But the truth is, I have very little control over this site anymore. Neither does Will. Yeah, it's 'Nightmare Ant' calling the shots now. And if 'Nightmare Ant' wants his photo reposted or a link to some weird senior bowling story, so be it.

Named after revolutionary war general 'Mad Anthony' Wayne, for whom Wayne County, Michigan is also named, 'Nightmare Ant' — or 'Mad Ant' as he's known in some circles — is all fucking business. He enjoys weight lifting; crashing picnics; and making you piss your bed.

He "pretends" to be the official mascot for the Pistons and Pacers' developmental league team: the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, but it's all just a front. 'Nightmare Ant' is Deadspin. He is your overlord. Sleep tight, kids.

(Um, I have no idea what's going on here. I'm just gonna stop. Enjoy your Saturday night.)