The NBA – where terror happens. The Houston Rockets, in an effort to traumatize their fan base, went all Candid Camera and had an inflatable version of their lovable bear mascot Clutch surprise fans. Most of the fans caught off-guard by the bear (most of them appearing to be toddlers) simply recoil or run away. Others respond in kind, punching poor inflato-Clutch or, best of all, kicking him right in his bear necessities. Thanks to Deadspin for originally posting this and serving as my mascot muse.
Clutch isn’t a stranger to chaos, though. He also enjoys eating cheerleaders, as revealed in the video below. He also looks like a furry version of Pac-Man.
But Clutch the Houston Rockets mascot isn’t all nightmares and mauling. He also knows when to help folks out. Especially when they happen to be Rockets superstar Tracy McGrady. T-Mac needs someone to watch his mansion for a week, and Clutch apparently stepped up. All sorts of wacky mascot antics ensue.
In closing, if you don’t vote tomorrow, Clutch will wreck your stuff like he wrecks these fourth graders.