Know Anyone Who Works As A Mascot?
By hereandthere
@hereandthere (45628)
Philippines
October 9, 2017 11:24am CST
Years ago, I saw how hard it really was to wear a mascot's costume.
It was heavy, hard to move, and hot inside.
Some are expected to dance, too.
That's why I was so pleased when I saw this Oppo mascot.
Okay, first, because I love the colors.
And the design is so simple.
I found out the name is Ollie and, to me, it's like a cute toddler.
Or a cuddly stuffed toy.
But thinking about the person inside, I like that it doesn't look heavy.
It's like being inside a balloon.
The mascot on the left is stationary.
It's the one on the right that's interacting with shoppers
and I was able to see the small fan on its right butt.
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14 responses
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
@hereandthere None. They just go aboard the double-decker jeep during the motorcade every anniversary of the mall. They are assisted by the utility boys.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
@SIMPLYD oh, like celebrities riding on floats waving to people on the road
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
does the costume have a fan inside? how long are they in it? do they have to dance?
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Oct 17
On Facebook, my friend's cousin whom I knew in my childhood told me she ended up working as one of the Disneyland characters in Florida. She really wanted to be princess but she really does not have that "look" - so she ended up wearing those heavy costumes (I forgot which character). I met one guy who told me they sometimes have to put ice cubes in the there because it gets that hot!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Oct 17
@hereandthere I would think so! I actually would love to try that . . .but I wouldn't enjoy wearing a heavy, hot costume for too long. I have no idea how mascot working time goes, but they don't walk around at all times like they used to . . . it seems like there are periods of time where they come out for photo opportunities now and then go in hiding in back again.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
14 Oct 17
they must be really passionate about singing, dancing, being in character, wearing makeup and costume and entertaining people to work in theme parks.
ice cubes? wow! how many minutes are they inside? there should be a limit.
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@allen0187 (59761)
• Philippines
10 Oct 17
Not fun. Pays very little. Plus, you have to deal with crying children or overzealous adults.
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@allen0187 (59761)
• Philippines
14 Oct 17
@hereandthere true.
Not every child appreciates a mascot.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
11 Oct 17
some children are even afraid of mascots that are just statues placed in front of the store
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
11 Oct 17
I don't know anyone personally who works as a mascot but considering the hot weather we have here I really wonder how they can stand walking around with the costume even with the fan inside. I'd need an A/C! 
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
11 Oct 17
it's hot here, too, but they're usually in the mall where there's a/c.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
12 Oct 17
@hereandthere Yeah same here. But sometimes they stay outdoors too when there are outdoor exhibitions and events.
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@toniganzon (77156)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
I always wondered why mascots in birthday party are rented only for an hour. Then I realized it was because the costume is too heavy plus it's too hot!
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
13 Oct 17
I am thinking that you scanned this photo and forgot to crop it? but as for the mascot maybe you should ask them.
but as for the mascot maybe you should ask them.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
11 Oct 17
a phone company in china. what veggie did you have in mind?
OPPO, a camera phone brand enjoyed by young people around the world, specializes in designing innovative mobile photography technology.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
12 Oct 17
i just want to know how the Jollibee mascot can move her eyes. what does the person inside move? maybe a string?
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
10 Oct 17
It's good there's a fan inside; it could really be hot there!
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
10 Oct 17
they would probably faint from the stuffiness inside
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
9 Oct 17
imagine having to dance too! i don't know how much they're paid, though.
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