The Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot lived through some of the most vicarious four quarters a mascot possibly can in a bowl game.
However, when the roll was called up yonder, the Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot was there.
Indeed, when it came time for the Kansas State Wildcats to celebrate and eat the edible version of the Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot, the non-edible version had to bid the world adieu before entering its toaster-y resting place.
As Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff” played over the speakers, the non-edible Pop-Tart mascot danced over its heated grave in front of the team that would soon eat its toasted corpse. It was then lowered into the toaster to cook for a Wildcat feast.
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The last message the non-edible toaster had for us before its sacrificial descent? “Dreams really do come true. [heart emoji]”
He held the message up on a sign like Wile E. Coyote before that Looney Tune went falling off a cliff in his failed attempt to capture the Roadrunner.
Here we are… the edible mascot in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.. pic.twitter.com/0XgKGoXseS
— PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) December 29, 2023
We will always remember the non-edible Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot, but like Frosty the Snowman, it’ll be back again some day… like, next year at the next Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Feature image courtesy of ESPN.
