(S28) PT2 - Mascots

[jzajenius36]

Well this is a bit of a forced task for those of us who are members of the Philadelphia Liberty, but here we go. The Liberty Bell…the Easter Bunny. One, a nation’s symbol of freedom, perseverance, ambitiousness, and prosperity. The other, an oversized rabbit that lays decorative eggs, gives out chocolate to children, and is associated with Jesus H. Christ and religious celebration. Both mascots, yes. But both far from similar. Liberty is the only International Simulation Football League mascot/team name that is actually a state of being, as opposed to referencing a particular animal, or type of person/people. So for that reason mainly, the Easter Bunny could compare much more favorably to basically any other team in the league. Heck, with the weird names we have here (I’m looking at you: Fire Salamanders, Yeti, Hahalua), I would hardly even blink an eye if all of a sudden the league announced the expansion team ‘Evansville Easter Bunnies’ next season. And again, that’s what makes the Liberty so unique. It’s not just another weird creature that holds a vague and fleeting relevance to the city it’s tied to, NO. Freedom, liberty, and justice for all were ideas that were fought for in blood, right here, where the football field lies. And the Philadelphia Liberty are paying some, albeit small, tribute to those fallen heroes with the names on its jersey. With all due respect to the Easter Bunny, you can hop on past Pennsylvania, cuz we’re happy with that big bell in the sky!