Waiting for my dream girl

[a9127]

Got serious work to do this afternoon but those creepy “heads” have been bothering me for days. Did some research and found out they store them in the basement of Mackey Arena (basketball). Apparently Purdue “keeps” all the old heads (an unpleasant thought ). Some early ones weigh as much as 50 lbs (23kg). Shit, a guy who’s strong enough to carry around 50 lbs supported just by his neck needs to be out on the field playing not wearing some stupid costume.

The second pic is an old “unofficial” t-shirt from the ‘80s. Purdue fans have always imagined a “rivalry” with Notre Dame where none exists (it’s with Indiana University if anybody). However in most Purdue/ND matchups it’s usually the “Boilermakers” who end up getting “fucked.”

In the meantime Purdue Women’s Volleyball is off to a good start. Too bad they don’t get more recognition. Blake and her teammates are already 5-1. Personally I’d rather follow them.

[ila]

Originally Posted by a9127

...In the meantime Purdue Women’s Volleyball is off to a good start. Too bad they don’t get more recognition. Blake and her teammates are already 5-1. Personally I’d rather follow them.

I think that's called stalking.

[a9127]

Yes. Perhaps. Of course I was only trying to show “school spirit.” Besides right now they are our best hope for a Championship.

But it would only be “creepy” if I showed up for a date with Blake wearing one of those “mascot heads.”

(I was looking at all my memorabilia. I own next to nothing with “Purdue Pete” on it. Except for the shot glasses with the “old” Pete. And they were a gift. Most things feature the “P” logo. The only stuff I have out in my home office is my old helmet, some “Rose Bowl” items, and a “fidget spinner” on my desk. The black helmet I received from my wife for my birthday last year is in my company’s office. The helmet I received this year sits on a bookshelf at our home.

Now, for once, I will be very serious. The other Purdue “logo” you will see is the train. Why a train? There is a tragic story behind it. On Halloween, 1903, 17 members of Purdue’s football team were killed when the train they were riding to Indianapolis collided with a freight train. The site of the accident is near where Methodist Hospital is located today. A few years later, the “Memorial Gym” was built and dedicated. The train was a special “charter” carrying the team, students, and faculty. Hence the name “Boilermaker Special.”

According to what I have heard, the train, not “Pete” is actually the "official" mascot.)

[ila]

Originally Posted by a9127

...But it would only be “creepy” if I showed up for a date with Blake wearing one of those “mascot heads.” ...

I think it would be more on the funny side than anything else. I'm sitting here laughing as I think about it.

[a9127]

Originally Posted by ila

I think it would be more on the funny side than anything else. I'm sitting here laughing as I think about it.

Just don't give me any ideas...