A nationwide survey conducted by a promotional company specializing in logos and branding has determined that OSU mascot Pistol Pete is the worst mascot in college sports.
And one of the most creepy, too.
Quality Logo Products ranked Pete as the third-creepiest mascot in college sports and the fifth-most offensive. It came in at No. 1 in only one category: the “worst.” Wear that badge with pride, Pete.
“Despite their best efforts, some mascots are more likely to make us cringe than cheer,” the company wrote on its blog recapping the results. “The worst mascot in America, according to Americans?