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Petey P. Cup Has A New Sidekick! (Yikes)

Rick Chandler — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:00:27 EDT

I imagine that in Barry Bonds' fevered dreams — when he sleeps at all — this is pretty much all he sees. We've told you about Petey P. Cup, the urine sample mascot for HealthPartners.com. But now meet his new sidekick, Pokey Syringe. Together they ~~fight crime~~ ~~crusade for gay rights~~ ~~terrorize prostitutes~~ dance on street corners to remind Twin Cities' residents of the importance of testing for drugs and other health problems.

From Pokey's bio:

• I was born in Bloomington, Minnesota on May 27, 2008.
• Petey the Pee Cup has contracted me as his syringe specialist to help promote online patient services at healthpartners.com.
• No need to replace me after each use; reuse me as often as you like!
• I'm most fun when stepped on at the beach. Cowabunga, dude!
• Please do not be alarmed by my dark, suicidal moods and night terrors.

You can also purchase Petey and Pokey gear over at the HealthPartners site (the Pokey Syringe journal is the perfect graduation gift). And I will devote an entire MLB Closer to the first player photographed wearing this.

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There's No Reason That Random Urinalysis Can't Be Fun

Rick Chandler — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:50:44 EDT

Barry Bonds may be gone, but as penance for profiting over his steroid-soaked home run record chase, I think the Giants should have to dump Lou Seal and adopt a new mascot. Meet Petey P. Cup, who not only charms young and old with his playful urine-related antics, but serves as a sober reminder of baseball's unwillingness to face its issues with performance enhancing drugs. Careful kids, you don't want to tip Petey over! (Trust me).

Actually, Petey is part of a new marketing campaign for a Minnesota-based health care company called HeathPartners, who refer to him as "a friendly, light-hearted character that creates a buzz wherever he goes." I'm glad ... I would hate to encounter a bitter, pissed off walking urine cup.

Petey P. Cup even has a Facebook profile, which says he enjoys watching "Grey's Anatomy," listening to Coldplay and assisting with urinalysis, drug testing and pregnancy tests. Just six friends so far, though.

OK, you got me. It's really Jose Canseco in the costume.

HealthPartners Unveils Offbeat Ad Mascot [MinnPost.com, via Dave Barry Blog]