Louisiana Logos

[Lexhead]

Louisiana is the only Banana Republic in the US.

So .... you're saying that our spirit thingee should be a banana?

[HoustonCajun]

So .... you're saying that our spirit thingee should be a banana?

Isn't there a university in California whose moniker/mascot is the Banana Slugs?

[Lexhead]

Isn't there a university in California whose moniker/mascot is the Banana Slugs?

University of California Santa Cruz
http://www.ucsc.edu/about/mascot.html

[CajunEXPRESS]

Crayfish are prey, bait, and scavengers. Hardly a worthy mascot.

[Lexhead]

Crayfish are prey, bait, and scavengers. Hardly a worthy mascot.

So what is the standard here? If it doesn't have menacing teeth and/or claws then it isn't worthy of consideration? I think if we are looking for something to convey our Cajun-ness, then most people would go to crawfish right away. The problem that I see with it is that we proved that it was hard to put a crawfish on the field in any meaningful way back in the '80s.

It appears that we may be able to agree on at least one thing: There is no clear consensus. Good points were made on a number of fronts, but we are no closer to agreement than we were when we started. It is easy to see why the school hasn't been able to settle on a suitable mascot.

[Turbine]

So what is the standard here? If it doesn't have menacing teeth and/or claws then it isn't worthy of consideration? I think if we are looking for something to convey our Cajun-ness, then most people would go to crawfish right away. The problem that I see with it is that we proved that it was hard to put a crawfish on the field in any meaningful way back in the '80s.

It appears that we may be able to agree on at least one thing: There is no clear consensus. Good points were made on a number of fronts, but we are no closer to agreement than we were when we started. It is easy to see why the school hasn't been able to settle on a suitable mascot.

As is the norm there are pros and cons to most good ideas.

Even so some ideas are a natural fit and are preexisting while others would have to be created from scratch.

[CRAWFISH61]

Crayfish are prey, bait, and scavengers. Hardly a worthy mascot.

You mean a scavenger like the American Bald Eagle per Ben Franklin. Most people have no clue about the biology of a crawfish except they look pretty scary. I do remember how dumb the mascot was for a crawfish was so maybe tough sell.

[Trigger74]

Those of you on Facebook might have seen my logo that I've used for years. A Fleur-des-les over the outline of the state of Louisiana. I don't know how many times I have started to send to T-Joe and coaches. Someone tell me how to copy to this tread and I'll try to post it.

[LaCajunsFan]

Those of you on Facebook might have seen my logo that I've used for years. A Fleur-des-les over the outline of the state of Louisiana. I don't know how many times I have started to send to T-Joe and coaches. Someone tell me how to copy to this tread and I'll try to post it.

Logos are not the real problem, IMO. Our mascot, on the other hand........

[Trigger74]

Figured easiest way was to change my avatar, which I have. Logo is simple would show up well on helmet, batting hats, caps, uniforms and sports wear.

Thoughts?