It’s only Monday, and I’ve hit the wall. Evidently my brain is not feeling the 8-8 tax season hours, and wants me to know that the next 5 days are not going to be very peaceful. It sucks- why can’t we all just have more energy? Why can’t all humans have the energy of mascots? Some of them are out there for 4+ hours, jumping up and down constantly in a heavy, non-ventilated costume. How is that possible?! Some of them, like Sparky here, even have the energy to sprint with a cumbersome flag.
Sparky is the mascot for the MLS team the Chicago Fire. They’ve been around since 1998, and had early successes winning 4 U.S. Open Cup championships between their start and 2006. However, the past 10 years have not been so lucky, with no championship wins and only 1 appearance.
One of The Fire’s most heated rivalries(get it? haha) is with Cozmo and the LA Galaxy, who they often battled in the playoffs. But Sparky has some buddies to stick up for him, thanks to the many teams of the Chicago area.
Sparky is also friends with Tony the Tiger, though the reason is not explained. Oh well- They’re GRRREEEAAAT!!!!
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