The Otters fans have a strange tradition that stems directly from a strange habit of the Sea Otter itself. The carrying of a personal stone. The Sea Otter is known to store a small stone in a pouch under its armpit. This stone is used to crack open shellfish, but also serves as a toy for the playful creature. Otters have been known to choose their preferred stone early in life and carry it for many years, some carry their stone for their entire life. It is a unique habit, even among higher mammals.
In recognition of the brilliance displayed by their mascot the most dedicated of Otters fans also carry a personal stone with them in their pocket. This serves many uses for it's owner. Some use it as a beer opener, or a conversation icebreaker. One of the growing traditions of the fans is the use of the "Otter Rock" as a challenge token, similar to how the challenge coins of the armed forces are used. When at a bar an Otters fan can challenge another Otters fan to show their rock, if the fan cannot produce their Otter Rock he must buy the challenger (and the others challenged) a beer. However if the challenged fan(s) can produce their Otter Rock the challenger must then buy a beer for all those he challenged. (only 1 challenge can be issued to a person that evening.)
Several enterprising startups have begun selling customized Otter Rocks. They offer engraving, custom painting, custom carved shapes, built in bottle openers, keychain Otter Rocks, necklace Otter Rocks, the list goes on and on. So if you decide to wear your brand new Leroy Jenkins jersey out to a bar, you better hope you have your Otter Rock in your pocket, or you could be buying a round!
In recognition of the brilliance displayed by their mascot the most dedicated of Otters fans also carry a personal stone with them in their pocket. This serves many uses for it's owner. Some use it as a beer opener, or a conversation icebreaker. One of the growing traditions of the fans is the use of the "Otter Rock" as a challenge token, similar to how the challenge coins of the armed forces are used. When at a bar an Otters fan can challenge another Otters fan to show their rock, if the fan cannot produce their Otter Rock he must buy the challenger (and the others challenged) a beer. However if the challenged fan(s) can produce their Otter Rock the challenger must then buy a beer for all those he challenged. (only 1 challenge can be issued to a person that evening.)
Several enterprising startups have begun selling customized Otter Rocks. They offer engraving, custom painting, custom carved shapes, built in bottle openers, keychain Otter Rocks, necklace Otter Rocks, the list goes on and on. So if you decide to wear your brand new Leroy Jenkins jersey out to a bar, you better hope you have your Otter Rock in your pocket, or you could be buying a round!
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