Fighting Artichokes (Rebroadcast) - 26 March 2018




A Way with Words — language, linguistics, and callers from all over show

Summary: What’s in a mascot name? Maybe you’re a fan of the Banana Slugs, or you cheer for the Winged Beavers. Perhaps your loyalty lies with the Fighting Artichokes. There are some strange names for sports team out there. But what’s even stranger is the origin of the word mascot itself.