Pop-Tart's Bowl: An Internet Sensation
The Pop-Tarts Bowl was a smashing success, not only an entertaining game, but the mascot was a centerpiece. We weren’t sure if there was a human inside an edible costume or just a giant version of the breakfast treat. However, we got the best of both worlds and I ain’t talking Hannah Montana. They put the human mascot into a toaster and out came the actual edible mascot.
It all started with a giant toaster on the field.
Then a grand entrance was made by the mascot, a mere preview of the entertainment he would soon provide.
Even a Creed version of the entrance was made by a user on X, which only makes sense.
Then, throughout the game, the Pop-Tart continued to provide entertainment. Creating it’s own culture and cult following.
And then the game was over, and we were blessed with the Sacrificial Ritual of the Pop-Tart Mascot, to then feed the winning team with an edible version of himself.
Funeral like videos were made to honor the loss of the new found fan favorite.
This "In The Arms of an Angel" rendition brought a tear to my eye.
And "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion turned my tear into a full on river.
This then prompted many comparisons to movies, like the mostly eaten Pop-Tart to Harvey Dent in the Dark Knight.
And maybe my favorite version of content from this game was all the comparisons to the Catholic Faith. Pop-Tart gave up his life for his people, and they consume his literal body and blood.
An accurate description for how I feel writing an entire post on this bowl game’s mascot.
And if Pop-Tart can leave us with one thing, just remember. Dreams Really Do Come True.
