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Screw the Mortgage Biz...I'm going to Mascot School!

Okay, sometimes we use Active Rain to vent! Today, I am declaring, change of occupation day!

Click here to know more about actual Mascot School!

Let's see..hmmm...which Mascot would I like to be...?? Hmmm???

YES!!

I would like to be the NATIONS #1 most familiar Mascot, but alas, you have to be a student at UW to be him...damn

He is cool tho! Yeah Bucky!!!!!!!!

I would REALLY LIKE to be this guy...but....alas....I see a sexual harrassment suit on the horizon...

oh, sorry, I meant I would like to be this mascot...well, okay...the guy too!

He looks like he is saying, "I've got a secret , and I'm not going to tell you!"

Hee hee hee........

I say, NO NO NO!!!!

I didn't know that Mascot's could call timeout! Cooolll!

oh...they can't???

Well, then....No...

This looks like Samuel L Jackson on crack, oh, and with a Cowboy hat on....

I would say....

No.........

Okay, now THIS GUY is going to freak people out!

He looks like the MINER, in MY BLOODY VALENTINE!

I thought that Mascots were supposed to create a FUN FAMILY ATMOSPHERE!

This dude gives ME nightmares...let alone 10 year old kids!

A resounding.......... NO!

ALOT TO SAY on this one....none of it is good tho!!

A guy, scaring you, and with a SHEET on his head??

Wow....

Can you say, KU KLUX KLAN??? Ahhh...I have an image to protect ...don't I???

Ahhhhhhhhhhh.................NO! and again...NO!

Ah.....NOPE....He is just too angry!

My nephew tells me guys like him have too much coffee in the morning!

Hence.....I THINK he probably has anger issues dating back to when he was just a young chick and still in the nest and not getting enough regurgitated food!

Still...no...

I could NOT resist putting this picture in...

NO thanks! I am a vegeterian Mascot in training!

I am truly not interested in eating meat, primarily because I have no teeth.

In addition, I think this is against the HVCC, HARP, Mascot code of ethics...and, and lest we not forget, THE LAW!!!

I dont think that we are allowed to eat babies, at least on the field!

Sadly, I love the CHICKEN...but....no (teary eyed)

huh?

I only have ONE THING TO SAY.................NO!!!!!!!!

Let's see.....an angry Pig....do I want to be an angry pig...

Well, I could go to work for Chick-Fil-A. or I could protest outside of the theatre at the 15 year anniversary of the MOVIE "Babe", or...hmmm...maybe I could contact the Iowa Pork Producers and be their Mascot...Yeah...that's a good idea...

Wait...I dont want to get SWINE FLU!

Ahhhh.....sorry...I have to say no......after reviewing the employment contract, it says that as the team Mascot, I must "rummage through the garbage dumpsters out back of the building for food"...hmmm...

Ah...NO

Pissed off leprachuan...maybe I could do that...

Wait, I am NOT IRISH, and I cannot do any sort of JIG!

Regrettably..I have to say..No....

Now, I think I will get grief from a couple of different groups here....

The "NO FACIAL HAIR League....oh, and the VATICAN!!!

I dont think, being a CHRISTIAN, I want to parade around as "THE DEVIL!"

Tho he IS COOL looking AND has a cape...my answer...is still..

I can think of 5 reasons WHY I WANT TO BE THIS GUY!

1 2 3 4 5 5 1/2

Sadly tho...my girlfriend wont let me be this guy..

so I must decline...

Sorry, I do NOT fear the ROO!! HOW can you be a guy in a suit and a Marsupial at the same time?

Besides, how many Kangaroos are there in Akron, Ohio??

Sorry...but.......no!

I have found a winner!

Yes Wilbur, I want to be you!

Thank you for asking!

Bye for now, I am leaving on the bus for Mascot School!

Between the HVCC,Obama and his Legion of Doom,the FED and their "wisdom", the Mortgage Insurance Companies and their WHINING & CRYING, the disappearing programs, the increased Credit Score requirements, the inability to do Cash Out Loans,the Market Classifications,the Declining Property Values,the crappy Underwriting Turn Times,the Insurance Agents who dont want to "comply",the WEASILY credit score & repair companies, the DISHONEST Loan Mod Companies, and even the inability of some members of Active Rain to accept that they may be WRONG, I have decided after 20 years that the Mortgage Business is no longer for me! I am going to Mascot School!

You can all bite me! (That was for Jason Sardi)

Happy Selling & Happy Memorial Day!

Yes everyone...this was tongue & cheek! But, doesnt it sound fun to be a Mascot??

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Posted by Darin Osenberg on 05/22/2009 06:16 PM

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79 Comments on Screw the Mortgage Biz...I'm going to Mascot School!

MAY

This is a great blog and must have took a lot of work. I am a big Goldy fan.

The guy on the horse would be fun. Galloping around the field. The other outfits are too hot.

I was the Mascot of my High School football team. It was much better than working in the mortgage biz......I decided to switch to RE Sales but now im thinking.....Mascot. :-) :-)

Good luck with your career change. Have fun with that.

I hope you'll remember me if you learn of anyone moving to "The OC" and I will do the same!

Best regards.

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CRB CRS GREEN GRI

2007 President, Orange County Association of Realtors

Awesomess! You left off the champion Mascot... via the Capitol One Mascot Challenge...

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON ZIP!

ZIPPY THE ZIP - "Fear the Roo"

Hey Chuck! YEP! It took me about 1 hour and 30 mins actually! hardest part, was ALIGNING all the pics! AR isnt QUITE friendly in this area...yet! But hey, it's fun eh!??

Thanks for sharing!

D

AMAZING! Now, Darin, Wilbur, how do you REALLY feel?! Great post and I KNOW that took alot of work!

Debe in Charlotte

Russ, funny thing is, that I VOLUNTEERED to be "SUSIE THE DUCK" in the Memorial Day parade here in Wisconsin on monday! We will see what happens! I understand that they have COOLING suits tho too!

Thanks for commenting!

Darin

ALOT of work to find all those guys!

Great post indeed!

Michael Caruso- well, thanks for the encouragement! LOL

Darin

Gallo- You are too funny! What was your actual Mascot?? .....and, yes, Im glad I can be encouraging to you too...regarding changing careers! :) LOL

Take care, and thanks for sharing! Next time, pics!!!

D

In 76 I was a Tiger for the football team, 78 I was the a CHipmunk at six flags, in 80 I was one of six Goofys at Disney World, 90 I was REcan for a grocery chain that was big on recycling and to top it off I was the RE/MAx ballon in 2000 and I thought baling hay in North Alabama was hot, not even close.

Hmmm after getting fired by the broker today (not really....just put that in my funny blog today) well...where was I, oh yes.....I like this idea of being a mascot. Since we wear Banana Suits anyway I think that I would be a leg up in the competition to getting the job since I already have a lot of costume experience and crowd control. What do you think.....you are our resident expert!

Really.............this was a fun blog! I love it! Great idea for a post!

I always notice your Bucky. The other Badger in my office had a photo of herself with Bucky.

We have a company mascot, who is a bear. I wore the costume once for a very short time.

Hahaha!

Hmm. That makes me wonder....

Does ActiveRain need a mascot??? :)

Nice to get a break....cute post! Took some time to dig all the pics up, I bet.

Sean- Check out the blog again!! I added the ZIPPY! THe ROO just for you!!!

Thanks for playing ! Come back often!

D-Mo

aka...Wilbur!

Lending has gone thru a knee-jerk reaction to circumstances.... that is for sure.

And, yes, this biz doesn't make any sense sometimes. Maybe you should go to work for the Federal Guvment!!! That would be a fit!!

Bunny & his assistant

Darren, I was the Easter Bunny through the Easter Holiday and it was fun pretending to be someone else! Though, the suit after a while was stiflingly hot and uncomfortable! I had to learn to breathe through my mouth. Much luck to you in your new endeavor!

Great idea Darin. I think i would like to be the UNLV guy he looks very..uh...uh...comfortable? Yes comfortable that is it. Have a great and safe weekend all.

Charles in Charge- You are a career "fuzzy" then huh?? Hilarious! And now,you are in Real-estate..hmm....! Thanks foir the info! Too bad..no pics! :)

Take care and thanks!

Enjoy the more "informative blogs" at your leisure

D- Wilbur

Debe in Charlotte!

Im glad you enjoyed the blog and stopped to comment! Thank you!

Sorry, i am truly a little opinionated...yes...but hey, today- Consumers just truly want the hard cold facts!

Thanks again!

Darin

Thom & Ray-

You know, this was probably the most FUN blog I have done! Least informative, and most fun!

Thanks so much! Darin

Dang.... now i wish i would've been a mascot instead of playing on the team! sounds like a ton of fun!

Anna Bannana- You are hilarious! Your attitude is infectious, and I like your blogs too! I dont think I have commented though...so look for my subscription! You know, if I am going to be a resident expert at something......being a mascot at least makes people smile!

Well, with the exception of the baby!

Thanks again! D

Who doesn't like mascots? I want to be one, I'm signing up right away!

Maureen- I am VERY GLAD You said what you said! When I first joined AR, i was told to have a memorable picture...HENCE< the #1 mascot in the country! It is nice to know, it worked! Thanks for sharing very much and your nice comments!

Darin

Hi Darin - That's UNLV's "Hey Reb" just below Bucky. Don't worry about any lawsuits. What happens in Vegas ...

Being a mascot might be a good career choice actually --- sounds like a plan . All the best.

Hi Darin~ Maybe I should go with you! I have tons of experience from years ago since I was the mascot for my high school in Bensalem, Pa and was the "Bensalem Owl" ......

I like the mascot gig - a lot better....

Let us all look for the cash cows....lol

Now THAT sounds like an interesting job. Maybe in another life or at a later date I can look into doing this.

Yes, I am with you, Bucky all the way! But it is HOT inside there!

Shit, go be a mascot Darin. No skin off my pale ass. And it is less competition. Wait... forgive me for using swear words in my first two sentences. And you aren't competition, we lend in different states.

You have always reminded me of a leprechaun. And that's not just because Jeff Belonger told me you are hung like a drunk Irish Sailor without porn to his name.

If I were out of this business tomorrow, I'd be an escort. Frankly, I have nicer legs (when shaved) than Julia Roberts and more charm than Richard Gere (without that kind of money). I'd pimp my ideas out to the herds who chant my name. Or, I'd just try to get a retail job.

Look at all those mascots..... This post took some time... Hope you cought the right bus... :)

Thank you for the Roo. I sadly agree with your conclusions on the Marsupials in Akron... But we do have a zoo, which is nice... I cannot garauntee any Kangaroos living there, though.

Hi Darin -- What a great country we live in. I would love to be a mascot for a day, but I bet it's 1000x harder than it looks.

MAY

Well, Darin, you certainly gave us some interesting choices... I vote for the angry pig as I have cousins in Iowa that are pig farmers...

I'm jealous of Charles Stallions! Six times Goofy?! Waaaa...I wanna be Goofy, too!

Hey Bucky...You forgot the Sausages from Klements....I am sure they could find another variety.....or build your own version of the wiener mobile and tour the country with class (?) Or be an Alumni Bucky,....most UW grads have a soft spot in their heads hearts for Bucky....Love the blog...needed the smile....have a great weekend !

Now what can Wilbur do for you that the horse can't?

That's great! Where's the Clemson Tiger? Your tiger is not the right color of orange! Oh well! Your blog brought a needed laugh this morning! Thanks!

Mary

My next job will be a future major leaugue baseball coach. Great post

I love mascots too. This is a wonderful post on mascots.

What do you do in your free time? LOL

I'm kinda partial to this guy! Hook Em Horns!!! Great post, I am still cracking up from this one and while I am not a mortgage professional...I have had days in the REALTOR biz that made me ask that famous question from Top Gun..."What was the number to that truck driving school...TruckMasters I think it is??" Here's hoping things get better next week, have a super holiday weekend and have fun parading around as a fictional character!! :o)))

Way fun post, Darin. Of course, it is the mask fetish that we are really waiting for you to come clean on. LOL Thanks.

Darin: Great post. I like all the downloads! Being a mascot would be hot, as in I think I would get too warm in their garb. I played Santa once and really sweated! It can be a dangerous job too. I remember the Philly Phanatic tearing his knee up while on the job! Have a nice weekend!

Darin, wow, you put a lot of work into this blog! Love the pictures but no, I don't want to be a mascot. It's 80 degrees today!

Oh you left out a good one - check out the mascot for our Evergreen State College in Olympia - it's a geoduck. What you may ask is a geoduck? Basically a giant clam!! Gotta love it!!

Bruce- Great point! Maybe AR does need a Mascot?? What would you suggest?? Im thinking...A rain drop with a sweat band and running shorts! :) Thanks for commenting!

Dana- Yep, took almost 2 hours I figure now with the additions, to do this whole thing! It was a blast! And, I am very happy with the response, and hope that you will send it on to other people for a laugh!

Tom Burris - I have always thought there were two types of managers, knee jerk reactors, and delegators! Which ones do you think are still in the business we are in?? I worked for the FED GOV one summer, actually the DEPT OF AG...and worked on theri GYPSY MOTH program...lot's of paperwork and rhetoric...oh yeah, that is what we are seeing now too...hmmM?? Thanks! D

Wanda Kubat- Hey, thanks for stopping! I went to your website and think YOU could be a photographer if you get out of Realestate!! :) But, I think NOW is the time in UT isnt' it?? I see it growing, and always on the list of one of the areas that will grow and recover the fastest! Take care!- Nice costume too!! :)

Mr. Novak in Vegas- You know your states "marketing scheme" would apply here yes, that stifling 110 heat...does NOT entice me tho...UNLESS, the team I supported was inside ALL THETIME!!! :) Thanks!!

Bob & Carolin- Ditto To Pheonix....Although, like VEGAS, living anywhere with Palm Trees, and beautiful women...does peak my interest! Thanks for commenting!

Woops I left two guys out!

Roy- Yes, the RUNNING REBELS guy...DOES look pretty comfortable...Even a married man has to admit that! Thanks for commenting !!! D

Levi- Well, I played sports too....and our highschool mascot was a CROW...so...really and truly wasnt interest in that! I liked getting cheered like the next guy!! :) Thanks for sharing!

Woops I left two guys out!

Roy- Yes, the RUNNING REBELS guy...DOES look pretty comfortable...Even a married man has to admit that! Thanks for commenting !!! D

Levi- Well, I played sports too....and our highschool mascot was a CROW...so...really and truly wasnt interest in that! I liked getting cheered like the next guy!! :) Thanks for sharing!

Vickie in Owensboro- This is for you! Thanks for sharing! :)

Darin... I briefly saw this the other day, but just been busy. Great job with this... and it's being creative. I think it's good to spice it up on the 'Rain' from time to time.... like this one... Is real estate like a sport?

I like the second mascot also, because she is a beauty. Hey, She's a beauty.... I loved this song from back in the early 80's. And this kid did a great job... she's a beauty on drums ... again, great job here...

Jeff Belonger

Kathy- Dont know if I WILL like it YET,, but if the BIZ keeps going the way it is..I am bound to find out!! :) Thanks!

Bob- Cash cows??

Mark- You know... I KNOW I could do a better job that SOME of the mascots I have seen in person! For example, just saw the NASHVILLE SOUNDS mascot in Tennessee! He stunk! Literally! :) Thanks!

Pat- NICE TO HEAR from another Wisconsinite! Every time I hear you name spoken about in all seriousness...is Extremely positive! I would LOVE to work with you on a regular basis! :) Thanks for commenting! Keep Raining!! :) D

The Great Sardini- Thanks for the compliments...er...comments! :) YOU ARE HILARIOUS! AND I THOUGHT I WAS a troublemaker>?>> I think you are de-throning the FHA EXPERT as the instigator extrordinaire! Oh, and keep having your "wife" stick up for you! That's manly! :)LOL >...Thanks Sardi! YOU da man!

Woops...I FORGOT RICHARD WEISSER! Sorry! You are only a 300k pointer! WOOPS! I am glad you are signing up to be a mascot school too! maybe we could be roomates?? At least then we would be able to talk about our Realestate" tales of woe!" Thanks for sharing! :)

Roland- You know I ENJOYED taking the time to do this post! I really did! I put off 3 Realtors loans for it! No...not really JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing and stopping by!

Sean D- HAPPY to oblige! I also added the SAUSAGE RACE to the bottom for everyone too! I never thought of it for some reason! You should put a link in your comments to your wonderful zoo!!

Chris Olsen- I have to give my girlfriend PROPS for giving me the idea actually! She was watching a special on this a few weeks ago on TV, and they actually TEACH YOU to walk, gestures, dancing etc..so yes, I am asssuming it is MUCH harder than it looks! ANyone who knows ME though...knows I am a natural CHARACTER anyway...so...this fits me perfect! Thanks for sharing!

Joanne- I THOUGHT THE ANGRY PIG WAS HILARIOUS! He is the Ark Razorback mascot actually....If your friends are pig farmers in Iowa...they are probably STILL DOING WELL in this economy! There is NOTHING LIKE IOWA CHOPS! I wish we could get them here in Wisconsin...much like alot of people they could get ahold of our BRATS & Cheese Curds! Thanks!

Catherine- You ARE goofy! If you are single, maybe we could hook you & charles up!! Hey, that's a new IDEA for AR! And, a auccess story! :) Thanks!!!

HANSONS- The short sale KING & QUEEN of Wisconsin!!! I added at the end of the blog, the sausages just for you guys! Thanks for the note, and the email!~ Bucky...er....Wilbur...

DON- Well, you see, WILBUR has a whole FAMILY of Cats...wife, 2.2 kids, a DEN in the Desert..no humidity as it is a DRY HEAT (yeah right)....and he has SIX GUNS! Hello! FUN!! :) Love Bucky, but love my AZ CATS TOO!!! Thanks!!

Mary & Bruce- Glad I could give you a much needed laugh! We all need that these day! Thanks for sharing!

Harry-Major League BB coach eh?? GOOD LUCK! That has about a 2 year life expectancy..! You might enjoy this other blog I did tho by clicking here!

Rebecca- WHo is the WV mascot?? I would have LOVED to add him! Thanks for sharing!

Joe Pryor- What free time?? Let's see, I am in the mortgage business...I take moonlight strolls on the beach, I enjoy light music, candlit dinners, watching sappy movies....ARE YOU KIDDING ME! I can't wait for football! Go Chicago Bears! Bear down! Thanks for commenting!@

EXIT REALTY- You know, I always CHEER for TX for some reason! I think it has to do with the fact that the GUYS WHO TOTE THAT HUGE ASS BULL out on the football field each game...have you know...&*&@ of steel! I think it is a admiration thing! Enjoy your weekend too! Hook em! D

Valetintes- I am so glad you commented, and enjoyed the post! Mask fetish?? Who does want to be actually RECOGNIZED anymore in the mortgage biz???? JK....Thanks! D

Paul- You mean Santa isnt real?? jackass..! You ruined it for me! JUST KIDDING! Thanks for your comments, and I HOPE THEY DRY CLEAN THEM BABIES after each peformance!!!

Maria- It's always 80 one direction or another in Wisconsin!!! LOL Im really glad you enjoyed the post! I would be proud to have your comments on others as well! Thanks!

NANCY IN WASHINGTON-

This one's for you! ANd, I might say...i did a double take when I saw what you were talking about...No offense, but it kinda looks like a TERD with a shell!@ LOL...sorry about the language!!!

Geo Duck?? If it quacks like a duck.?? Huh??

Jeff B- Thanks for commenting, and I LIKE The links! They are great thanks!

I have asked the girl with the 2nd mascot to marry me....she said no...dammit!

I had to run out and get hot dogs after seeing our pals all dressed up and ready to grill...! Now maybe you could have a future as a cheesehead....we know the folks who have the factory.....can you say....Curd..Bleu.....Colby.....bet you could cheddar up a storm !

Maybe AR does need a Mascot?? What would you suggest?? Im thinking...A rain drop with a sweat band and running shorts!

Hi again Darin,

That's a very good option. However, thanks to something I learned from Jon Washburn, I can't ignore the overworked little hamsters that power ActiveRain. :)

http://activerain.com/blogsview/271511/activerain-systems-update-nov-12th

As the number of AR members have increased so dramatically over the past few months, and the demands on our servers got so great, Jerry our little hamster friend just got worn out. We know now that we should have hired more hamsters as the traffic increased. We will never let this type of thing happen again to another one of our hamsters. They really are the heart of this network. Without them powering our servers, none of this would be possible.

(Don't listen to Jerry's explanation about the servers-transformers-cooling-systems-nanotechnology-malfunctioning mumbo jumbo. Real techies know it is all about the hamsters.)

How about this one! Hamsters rule!

This is the new Active Rain Mascot! His name is.....Bloggie

Hansons....Its time for JOOOOHHHHNNNNSOOONNNNVILLLLLEEEE BRAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTSSS!

uuuum uuummm good!

People that are not from Wisconsin, probably also dont know what a Korbel old fashioned sweet with olives is either!!! :) Yes, I bartended at a supper club!!! I def know!

Deep fried Cheese CURDS & Marinara! Ummmmmm.....

ON WISCONSIN!!!

I have always be a fan of mascots. Especially the Chicken.... He is the best....

HI Mark!

I loved the Chicken too! I wonder what happend to him?? YOu hardly EVER see him anymore! I loved this pic though...I thought it was hilarious! :)

Thanks and enjoy my other blogs please!! :) D

Darin - Finally another guy on the Mortgage side of things with a sense of humor:) Well done. Mascots? Me? Hmmmmm....

The God of Mischief, that's the ticket;)

Darin - thanks for adding the geoduck mascot for me! It always cracks me up too - & did you know it's pronounced "gooey duck" - which somehow makes it even funnier!

MAY

What a great lift from the mundane -- and sooooo much fun.

Sue

Jason- Isnt the GOD of Mischief...Loki?? Or something like that! You know, I think it's hilarious that we post something like this, 78 resonses...but technical info people need...get nothing! Hmmm....I think we still need to do more about education! Thanks!! D

Nancy- gooey eh?? Wow..that is hilarious! Thanks...glad I could help!

Sue- Hi there!@ Thanks for sharing! Hopefully you will see the Mascot I found for Active rain too! :)

Glad I could make you smile! Visit often! Darin

MAY

Darin, love the commentary in #65 about the geoducks. What an awesome mascot, I'm sure he really pumps up the fans!

Mike, and he recycles what he pumps!!! :) LOL>>>>have a great memorial day and thanks for sharing!

D

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