Stomper Loves Athletics Nation

by louismg on Jul 1, 2006 5:37 PM PDT

At today's game, we arrived in our usual seats in section 114, row 28, only to find the sun extended only to row 27, and that we were in the shade. It's July! Give us some sun, even if you're not going to give us any offense, A's!

So, my wife and I, both sporting our Athletics Nation t-shirts, made our way to section 212, and tried to get slightly darker than Elmer's Glue. And we found sun! But guess who else we found? That's right, America's favorite non-political elephant, Stomper!

Stomper came by us, waving and high fiving the fans, the pair of us included. Now, if I haven't mentioned it before, it should be noted that my wife has a somewhat unhealthy crush on mascots, and Stomper specifically, so I was somewhat surprised she didn't take off with him and leave.

But before that could happen, Stomper reached across the row, and tap-tapped my shirt on the Athletics Nation script, did a thumbs up sign, hit his own chest repeatedly and nodded, again flashing the thumbs up sign. Stomper lives among us.

But he didn't tell me his log-on. Damn elephant didn't talk.

Poll

Who is Stomper's true identity?

oaktoon

19 votes

Cindi

13 votes

Blez

18 votes

baseballgirl

8 votes

monkeyball

28 votes

Other (Write-in below)

8 votes

californiagirl

9 votes

103 votes | Poll has closed

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I am offended

on behalf of monkeyball that he would even be considered in your poll.

by mikeA on Jul 1, 2006 6:04 PM PDT reply actions

I doth think you protest too much

... monkeyball is currently leading the poll.

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by louismg on Jul 1, 2006 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions

It must be bigelephant!

It's definitely not oaktoon--if it were oaktoon, he would have given you one thumb up and one thumb down.

I like Cindi. A.She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 1, 2006 6:11 PM PDT reply actions

Omigod!!!

I wonder if it's me!!!

-Cindi.

I like Cindi. A.She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 1, 2006 6:11 PM PDT reply actions

Stomper RULES!

Mrs. louis isn't the only one with an unhealthy crush on our mascot. <Sheepish smile>
I think Stomper is adorable!

I think I'm the only adult who stalks Stomper at games, and takes pictures with him. Hee. :D

By the way, if "Stomper" is indeed a member of AN, that would just make me feel very weird. :-/

"June is such a great month. They just should rename it Oakland." ~ Kyli

by AsGirl on Jul 1, 2006 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

Well

there is a user named Stomper the Elephant, maybe its him?

"We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?"-Beane on Big name free agents

by pbruins92 on Jul 1, 2006 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

who are these people voting for me?

by californiagirl on Jul 1, 2006 7:23 PM PDT reply actions

People who don't think you're Jay Witasick.

Rather, they think you're a large elephant. I'm sorry.

by Nimvee on Jul 1, 2006 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

both possibilities

are rather flabby.

by californiagirl on Jul 1, 2006 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions

The good news is...

Every option has votes. I didn't want you to feel left out.

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by louismg on Jul 1, 2006 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions

But Stomper's got MOVES

Bobby does NOT need to see my synaptic vomit. ~ cirquegirl14

by Poppy on Jul 2, 2006 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

in that respect

Stomper and i are alike.

by californiagirl on Jul 2, 2006 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Is our pachyderm a gender bender?

Why does Stomper always dance with a dude?

2nd favorite team: WHOEVER IS PLAYING THE GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by ConcordFanSince1968 on Jul 2, 2006 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

He's a fricking elephant

I like Cindi. A.She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 2, 2006 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions