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Random Ephemera

Catching up on the randomness of the last few days...

The very awesome Dan at Red Sox Monster has apparently gotten in the good graces of the folks who are making the Kevin Youkilis SlumpBuster energy drink, and they gave him an exclusive look at the new, redesigned can (which will go on-sale online tomorrow). I notice that SlumpBuster wisely decided that a half-naked girl and the slogan "TAKE ONE DOWN" didn't exactly go over well with a lot of folks. Don't try to distract us with a shiny, new can, Youk! We already know the real story on this, thanks to Mark Grace.

For reference, a before and after below:

Happy Fun Pitching Change Time! Justin Masterson is back with the AAA PawSox so that he can be molded into a relief pitcher... and hopefully help spell the ailing (and/or failing) bullpen. At the same time, Clay Buchholz will be returning to the Big Boy Sox to take back a starting spot in the rotation-- and will pitch tomorrow night against the Orioles.

And if you've ever wanted to cram yourself into a giant, swelteringly-hot green fur costume and dance around for the amusement of yadoods and screaming children, then the Red Sox have the job for you! The dubious honor of becoming Wally the green monster. Of course, you'd still have a long way to go before you could rack up a drunken party record like Mr. Met.

Hat tip: Sox & Dawgs!

Comments (4)

[ mhcranberry ] says:
on July 10, 2008 11:36 AM

Guess who is totally psyched (and nervous) for Buchholz's return...

[ Lyndsay ] says:
on July 10, 2008 5:30 PM

thanks TG! oh i am SOOO on that mascot job! (I used to be one myself, although not such a prestigious one - mine was a mall gig) and let me tell you, it can be a difficult job - you can't see or move much, so you've gotta dance and be happy without stepping on little kids. and you can't talk when you're in it either, and there are times when you really want to! (like when people are abusing you!)
I am also psyched for Young Buck's return - a couple weeks ago I was like, where is Buck? are they ever going to bring him back? so I'm glad he'll get another chance. (unlike in NY. where if you blow a game as a rookie, the Steinbrenners put you out to pasture!)

[ Red Sox Monster ] says:
on July 10, 2008 7:30 PM

Thanks for the link, T!

My understanding is that there will actually be two different cans -- the one Youk's endorsing and the generic, assumedly naughtier one.

[ Lindsay ] says:
on July 16, 2008 9:08 PM

Unfortunately, i'm sure that the Wally that they are looking for would not be the Wally at games, but the Wally that does events (birthday parties, etc.)

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