A$AP Rocky x Ray-Ban's "Next Generation" Collection Faces the Future
The throughline inA$AP Rocky's creative vision is that it's undoubtedly future-facing. From fashion collections, creative partnerships, and, of course, his music, everything Rocky does is an attempt to push the needle in a new way. One of his latest artistic ventures has been asRay-Ban's first-ever Creative Director, revealing his first release in the role of Wayfarer Puffer frames last month and now readying his second range, which, naturally, leans into Rocky's futuristic perception.
Aptly entitled the 'Next Generation' collection, Rocky's sophomore Ray-Ban offering spans three new sunglass models: Ultra Wrap 001, Ultra Wrap 002, and Ultra Wrap 003. The trio of futuristic frames was debuted in Paris, at Rocky'sAWGEParis Fashion Week runway.
While the Wayfarers landed in a lineup of bright hues, the Ultra collection is rooted in its sleek all-black color palette, but does similarly arrive in a lineup of vibrant shades. Ultra-Wrap 001 sticks to an inflated wraparound silhouette, with Ultra-Wrap 002 defined by its thick temples, and Ultra-Wrap 003 almost a mix of both, featuring bold wraparound lenses and thick, curved temples.
Take a closer look at all three new Ultra frames in the gallery below and cop a pair now at Ray-Ban's officialwebstore.
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- Business Insider
Sharon Stone will play the villain — on one condition
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But that was not cookie-cutter; it was a villain that touched upon the zeitgeist of the moment. That was why it was so specifically successful, and why it remains interesting to watch." So Stone came back to the studio with an idea for a character she'd been thinking about playing since watching her three sons play violent video games during the pandemic. "It was like living in a frat house, they were all screaming out of their rooms while they were playing," Stone recalled. "There is no cruelty like the kind that came out of those computers. So this character I made up came through that. I said, 'I want to play a character that essentially comes right out of social media.'" It resulted in Stone delivering a ruthless and delightfully unhinged performance as Lendina, a crime boss who causes trouble for Odenkirk's character Hutch while he's vacationing with his family. Stone's recollections of "Nobody 2" were just a warm-up for the stories she told me while reminiscing about her legendary career. From breaking down her confrontational first meeting with Michael Douglas before auditioning for "Basic Instinct," to sharing her reaction to getting slapped by Gene Hackman in " The Quick and the Dead," to plotting to play the late comic legend Phyllis Diller in a biopic, Stone's decades in Hollywood have been as fruitful as they are colorful. Below, she looks back at some of her most memorable roles. On roller-skating to auditions and getting cast by Woody Allen Sharon Stone: I'm still modeling, and I still make more money today modeling than in film. It's still a huge part of my reality. But back then, I wanted to be a director. But the pesky vagina has stood in my way. Because how could you possibly have a brain and a vagina? It seems to have confounded so many. How did you land that now-memorable shot of you inside the train in Woody Allen's "Stardust Memories"? The casting agent Riccardo Bertoni cast extras in New York. He was a guy who really saw talent. He helped Sly [Stallone] get "Rocky" made. He saw me and said, "Girl, you're a star, and I'm going to get you in front of people." I didn't have any money, so I would rollerskate to all my modeling appointments. This was back in the Studio 54 period of New York City. I went over to Riccardo's and he told me that Juliet Taylor was casting extras for this Woody Allen movie. He told me to go to this bus stop. Woody was actually sitting at the bus stop. Juliet had a podium placed in front of it, and she would look at everyone's headshots. So I rollerskated over there and had my giant modeling portfolio with me and showed it to her. She turned around and passed it to Woody in the bus stop. Then she said, "Woody would like you to sit down with him." So I skated into the bus stop and sat with Woody, and he looked at my stuff and didn't say anything, and handed it back to me, and I skated away. And I later found out I got the job. On the day of shooting, the 1st AD came out and he said, "Sharon, there was a girl who was going to play a part and she's sick, Woody's going to come out and talk to you." Woody comes over and tells me, "I want you to do this job, it's today." I was self-conscious, I was 19, and they put me in this tight dress, and I was so awkward about my body. The hair person put a real gardenia in my hair. It really meant the world to me that she did that. It made me feel important. And then Gordon Willis was the DP, the man who shot "The Godfather." It was an amazing experience. On her contentious first encounter with Michael Douglas before they co-starred in 'Basic Instinct' Did Paul Verhoeven ever bring up "Basic Instinct" to you when you two made "Total Recall"? No. And what happened was I wanted the part, but nobody would give me the script. So my manager, Chuck Binder, broke into the office by picking the lock with his credit card and stole the "Basic Instinct" script for me. I read it and I said, "I'm having this part." Everyone they went out to would turn it down. But the thing was, Michael Douglas did not want to put his bare ass out on the screen with an unknown. And I understood that. He wouldn't even test with me. But that was also for a different reason; we had an argument prior to that. This was at Cannes. A bunch of us were all sitting, and he was talking about someone and their kids. I really, really knew this person he was talking about. So I said something and he responded to me, saying, "What the fuck do you know?" It was in regard to a father/child relationship. Clearly, it triggered him. So he screams this at me across a whole group of people. And I'm not the person who goes, "Oh, excuse me, superstar." I pushed back my chair and said to him, "Let's step outside." That's how we first met. Did you two step outside? Yeah. And I explained to him what the fuck I knew about this family he was speaking about, and that I was best friends with the children and the parent. And then we parted, I wouldn't say as best friends, but amicably. So, fast forward to casting "Basic Instinct," I don't think he wanted me to be his costar. [ Laughs.] (Editor's note: Michael Douglas did not reply to a request for comment.) But I would imagine that tension between you two fueled the dynamic your characters had in the movie. It worked great, because I was not rattled if he yelled at me. That was interesting for the character, because Michael has a temper, and I didn't care. That worked very well in our dynamic. Eventually, we became the greatest of friends, to this day. I admire him tremendously. The role of Catherine Tramell made you an icon, but you had a price to pay. From the way you learned what was shown in the leg-crossing scene to the custody battle you endured afterwards with your child, if you could do it all over again, would you take the role? It made me an icon, but it didn't bring me respect. But would I do it again? We don't get to make these choices in life. I don't participate in the fantasy world in this way. What I did with what happened is exactly the way I wanted to do it. Verhoeven and I have a wonderful relationship. I would work with him again in a second. We both understand, even though we have different public ways of discussing it, we understand very well what happened regarding the crotch scene. I very much believe that none of us knew at the time what we were getting in regard to that shot, and when Paul got it, he didn't want to lose it, and he was scared to show me. And I get that. Once I had time to calm down, I didn't make him take it out of the movie when I had the legal right to. So I did have the chance to do it differently and I didn't, because once I had the chance to step back, I understood, as the director, not the girl in the film, that that made the movie better. On getting slapped by Gene Hackman in 'The Quick and the Dead' and Robert De Niro getting under her skin in 'Casino' Is the legend true that while shooting "The Quick and the Dead," the scene where Gene Hackman slaps you was improvised? Yes. And it's also true that right after he did it, I grabbed him by his lapels and picked him up off his feet. The people who played our bodyguards in the scene didn't know what to do, so they all cocked their rifles. And [director] Sam [Raimi] yelled, "CUT! CUT! CUT! EVERYBODY CALM DOWN!" [ Laughs.] Did Gene give any explanation for why he slapped you? No, and I don't think there should be. I think it's good. I have worked with actors who really get cranked up in their performances and can get violent in their work. We talk before we work, or I know going in. In "Casino," was it more fun working across from Robert De Niro or Joe Pesci? It's apples and oranges. Joey really, really fought for me to be seen and get the job. So I have a serious loyalty to Joey because he's always backed me. It was always Joey and Jimmy Caan. They backed me since I was 19. I always wanted to work with Bob. I had auditioned with him many times before "Casino." It was my dream to work with De Niro and hold my own. There's a scene in the movie where we're sitting across a table arguing and he says to me, "You're a good actress, you know that?" And I remember in that scene when he said it, how furious it made me because it was my dream to do it, and then he challenged me at the table. I remember thinking, "Oh, buddy. Not today, pal." He knew every button to go for with me because he is the greatest observational actor. He can crawl under your skin and get in there. On wanting to make a Phyllis Diller biopic and learning her laugh Do you want to play Phyllis Diller one day? I do want to play Phyllis Diller very, very badly. She and I were very close friends. She cooked me dinner a lot of times. That woman could cook. I told her I wanted to play her, and she sat down and taught me her laugh. She made me practice her laugh! Phyllis made little paintings for all my kids. Are you actively trying to get a biopic off the ground? I'm trying. You know, she didn't hit it big until she was 49. She lived in a trailer park with 5 kids and her schizophrenic husband, and practiced her act on women at the laundromat. It's unbelievable. I think there are great actors who could play Bob Hope, Red Buttons, Johnny Carson. Sam Rockwell could play Johnny in his sleep. We were tight. Yes, I'm desperate to play her. This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. "Nobody 2" hits theaters August 15. More from this series
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Ranking all current NBA mascots, from perfectly zany to fully heinous
While not every NBA team has a mascot, some teams have multiple, which means that there are plenty of mascots roaming around the basketball world. Some are a welcome addition to the hardwood while others should get punted into the sun. We decided to rank all of the representatives from each franchise, meaning that if your team has two, they're judged holistically. Other publications might make you scroll from worst to best, but I'm not going to do that to you. There are some truly heinous mascots in the NBA and if I were to lead with them, I'm worried you'd leave the page before getting to the good ones. Instead, we're going to start with the best ones and work our way down as it becomes increasingly uncomfortable. 1. Denver Nuggets NAME: Rocky the Mountain Lion a.k.a. SuperMascot Rocky (1990) Rocky made the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2008 and was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2019. It only takes one listen through an episode of the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast to discover why Rocky is not only the best mascot in the NBA but perhaps all of sports. Not only is he a labor negotiation hero in his own right but he is also responsible for some unforgettable moments on a basketball court, including legitimately tormenting many of Denver's opponents as a chaos agent. More: Denver Nuggets mascot unconscious during pregame introductions 2. Orlando Magic NAME: Stuff The Magic Dragon (1989) Stuff was nominated for the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2025 and was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2016 and 2017. Stuff represents everything zany and fun that fans should want out of their mascot. He is genuinely so much more than just a prop for a legendary Aaron Gordon dunk contest win. Stuff is also someone someone who did a crazy backflip dunk off of a ladder and someone who fought for revenge against known mascot hater Robin Lopez. His name is also remarkably clever. There is so much to like about Stuff the Magic Dragon, and he is a deserved Hall of Fame candidate. More: Aaron Gordon deserved a million points for his dunks with the Magic's hoverboarding mascot 3. San Antonio Spurs NAME: The Coyote (1983) The Coyote made the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2007 and was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2014 and 2020. If you are willing to forgive his admittedly crazed and freaky eyes (which he once lost in a terrifying accident), you might find a special place in your heart for The Coyote. He is willing to go the extra mile for his team, even once getting ejected from a game. He is more than eager to have a little too much fun on the court and I love him for that. More: The Spurs mascot dressed up as Batman and chased a loose bat around the court during the Timberwolves game 4. Chicago Bulls NAME: Benny the Bull (1969) Benny the Bull made the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2008 and was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2019. I think most people would agree that Benny the Bull is the gold standard for NBA mascots and for good reason: He was the first mascot in league history. But just because he is the first does not mean he is the greatest. I like that he took a stand against former Clippers owner Donald Sterling, and it's also very cool that he eventually evolved into an iconic figure in college football. Kudos to Benny for the longevity, and while it doesn't make him the greatest, it does make him one of the best. More: The Pop-Tart mascot everyone loved was reportedly played by a beloved former NBA mascot 5. Utah Jazz NAME: Jazz Bear (1994) Jazz Bear made the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2006 and was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2006, 2008, and 2018. There is something effortlessly cool about Jazz Bear. Maybe it's the headband or his affinity for silly string. Another highlight was when he let "Gucci Ref" James Williams borrow his ATV to drive on the court. It is worth noting that the employee who played the mascot beginning its first year no longer had that role starting in 2019, so the vibe is different now than it was six years ago. But what hasn't changed in that period, you know? More: Jazz mascot teaches important lesson about sportsmanship 6. Houston Rockets NAME: Clutch The Rocket Bear (1995) Clutch made the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2006 and was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2005, 2013, and 2021. Whether it was dancing with Simone Biles or competing against Dwight Howard, there was always something happening with Clutch. Known as the Official Troublemaker of the Rockets, he can more easily claim that title now that Dillon Brooks is no longer with the team. Clutch deserves an honor as one of the top in the industry, even though he low key looks a bit more like a mouse than a bear. More: The Houston Rockets mascot may be the best shooter in the NBA 7. Charlotte Hornets NAME: Hugo the Hornet (1988) Hugo was nominated for the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2025 and was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2006. Hugo the Hornet looks a bit like an alien, but he's also kind of a cutie. He was designed by Cheryl Henson, whose father Jim Henson created The Muppets. Hugo is one of four mascots featured in NBA Jam Tournament Edition in 1994. It's fun that he came back to the team after a sabbatical when the franchise was in New Orleans from 2002 until 2014. I'd prefer to ignore the existence of his alter-ego Super Hugo, though, because it would otherwise deduct points from an otherwise perfectly good mascot. 8. Washington Wizards NAME: G-Wiz (1997) G-Wiz is described as "a little awkward and sporadic" but "still the life of the party" on his official bio. Upon my research, I learned that it's unclear what he actually is supposed to be and I love that for him. You are one quirky dude, G-Wiz. I can't even imagine all of the hijinks we would get into if we were to ever hang out with one another. I've grown quite fond of you, you come to to me as a long lost friend. More: WNBA star does 'The Whip', then the 'Nae Nae' with Wizards mascot in brilliant dance-off 9. Toronto Raptors NAME: The Raptor (1995) The Raptor, who is more than just a red version of Barney, developed a reputation for blowing out his Achilles and then triumphantly returning from his injury. He has created some other interesting headlines, too, like when he crashed a Toronto city council meeting or when he ate (???) the deputy mayor of Toronto. There are other weird moments. Occasionally shirtless, this clumsy king accidentally dropped a TV won by a fan and has filled in for Drake during the playoffs. Speaking of rappers, much like Lil Dicky, he also attempted to woo Rachel McAdams. More: Devin Booker just had one of the wildest beefs in NBA history with the Toronto Raptors' mascot 10. Miami Heat NAME: Burnie (1988) Burnie is the type of mascot I would describe as appropriately odd, and what happened to him with Conor McGregor during the 2023 NBA Finals is really a bummer. He is a ball of fire with orange fur and orange feathers but a green basketball for a nose. It does not appear that he has a mouth, which I find deeply unsettling. Apparently, he is 7-foot-6, which means I'd also like him to focus less on flipping over other mascots and instead develop a little bit of his interior game and find some minutes in a frontcourt somewhere. I think a Mascot of the Year is in his future! More: Miami Heat mascot Burnie taken to ER after Conor McGregor NBA Finals stunt gone wrong 11. Oklahoma City Thunder NAME: Rumble the Bison (2009) Rumble the Bison was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2009. The official biography for Rumble features a deeply harrowing backstory with lore about his origin story: He was a bison who got lost in a tornado who was then struck by lightning (via "The bolt did not destroy him, but, by the power of the god of thunder, changed him. Suddenly, he walked on two legs like a man. He possessed amazing strength and agility - he could jump higher, run faster, think more clearly than any beast. But because he was no longer just a bison - and yet not a man - he was alone." I'm glad that Rumble found his forever home as a mascot for the Thunder because that sounds like a really difficult life otherwise. Otherwise, though, I can't say I spend a lot of time thinking about Rumble. 12. Cleveland Cavaliers NAME: Moondog (2003) and Sir C.C. (2010) This was my most complicated evaluation in my mascot rankings because I genuinely like Moondog. It was really awesome that he dressed up as Froggy last season. He's giving man's best friend in a genuine way and I want to root for him. The problem is that the man who is his best friend, Sir C.C., gives me the creeps. Take a look: I think we can all agree that Moondog should be the only mascot for the Cavaliers and he shouldn't have to share his duties with this knockoff version of Woody from Toy Story, right? If the team were to have two mascots, though, Whammer (the polar bear who wore wraparound sunglasses) would be a better option. 13. Milwaukee Bucks NAME: Bango the Buck (1977) Bango the Buck was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2010. Named after what what announcer Eddie Doucette would say whenever a player would hit a 3-pointer, Bango has gone through many different looks over the years. He's the right level of adorable: If you were to bring a stuffed animal version of him home, he would not look out of place. But he could also intimidate the other team, too. He isn't the most exciting offering from the league, but he plays his role well. More: Look at the Bucks mascot react to DeAndre Jordan's vicious dunk 14. Memphis Grizzlies NAME: Grizz (1995) Grizz was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2011. We've reached the portion of the rankings where the mascot is just the name of the team, which is inoffensive but lacks a burst of creativity that really makes it sing. Here is a very hairy grizzly bear who represents the Grizzlies in a totally fine way. It seems he is known for climbing ladders and slamming other mascot-related things through tables as he has done it multiple times. More: Grizzlies mascot took off clothes and danced to Ginuwine's 'Pony' 15. Atlanta Hawks NAME: Harry the Hawk (1986) Harry the Hawk was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2023. We have written some outrageously strange headlines about this mascot over the years, ranging from getting catfished on Tinder to parodying an OnlyFans video. He joins Benny the Bull and Bango the Buck as some of the oldest mascots in the league. I find that Harry is slightly terrifying, but maybe that's what you're looking for from a mascot. I don't know about you, Harry. There's nothing wrong with you, and you're pretty good at your job, but there's something that makes me a bit suspicious of you. More: Atlanta Hawks mascot's in-game balancing stunt goes terribly wrong 16. Minnesota Timberwolves NAME: Crunch the Wolf (2003) Crunch the Wolf was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2012. There isn't a whole lot to say about the Timberwolves mascot except that the most exciting moment in his recent history involved an inflatable version of him rather than his actual performance. That's probably for the best though considering he previously made headlines for accidentally injuring the father of one of their former star players. His official biography says that his favorite food is bacon-wrapped bacon, which is very 2011 "Epic Meal Time" of him. More: You didn't know you needed this video of the Minnesota Timberwolves mascots dancing to Total Eclipse of the Heart 17. Phoenix Suns NAME: "Go" The Suns Gorilla (1980) The Suns Gorilla made the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2005 and was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2024. Perhaps my most controversial opinion on this list: The Suns Gorilla is not exactly my cup of tea. I do, however, love his origin story. Read this unbelievable yet somehow true background (via "For the record, this mischievous mascot was born quite by accident. A messenger for Eastern Onion, a singing telegram service, came to the Coliseum during a home game dressed as a gorilla. As he left, Coliseum security suggested he do a few dances underneath the basket during a timeout and the fans loved it. So did the messenger, who kept coming to games until he was officially invited to be part of the team." That kind of rocks and is way more fun than the reported sunflower costume the team apparently considered. 18. Indiana Pacers NAME: Boomer The Pacers Panther (1990) Boomer made the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2019. If you asked most fans "What kind of animal is the Pacers mascot?" they would probably struggle to find an answer. But here is the problem: If you showed them a picture of the guy, I'm willing to bet that most would still likely not get that this dude was a panther. I just told you that he was a panther and by the end of this sentence you're probably going to forget again. I much preferred Bowser, who was their funny little gray dog that was a part of the franchise from 2002 until 2010. Much like Bill Bradley or Calvin Murphy, I'm not entirely sure how he made his Hall of Fame. More: The Pacers mascot went on a trampoline and lost his (mascot) head 19. Sacramento Kings NAME: Slamson the Lion a.k.a. Felinus Entertanus Maximus (1997) According to his official bio, "he was acquired" by scouts "while taking a cat-nap under a tree" so I hope he was OK with that. I think that a lion is a more appropriate mascot for the Kings than actual royalty because human mascots make me very uncomfortable. A few years ago, Slamson recently led a cultish ritual involving four other NBA mascots (Benny, The Coyote, Franklin, and Blaze) and two non-NBA mascots (including Sacramento's G League mascot Dunkson) to light the beam. It was bizarre and awesome. He gained some points for not welcoming the gimmicky "Roy Al" mascot last season. More: The Kings turned the beam ceremony into a religious experience with a strange mascot ritual 20. Detroit Pistons NAME: Hooper a.k.a. Mighty Mighty Hooper (1996) I almost kind of like that Hooper is supposedly a horse but also somehow looks absolutely nothing like a horse and instead some mythical blue and red creature. Hooper is mostly known for getting beat up by NBA players, including (not shockingly) Robin Lopez. Hooper is a major improvement over the 1990s mascot Sir Slam-A-Lot, but overall, he is quite forgettable. More: NBA players keep beating up the Detroit Pistons mascot 21. Philadelphia 76ers NAME: Franklin the Dog (2015) Something about a blue anthropomorphic dog standing upright does not sit right with me and it feels oddly disturbing. Despite how fun it was for him to trade trick shots with Luka Dončić, I'm sorry to say that I'm out on Franklin the Dog. He is clearly the worst mascot in the otherwise top-tier mascot city of Philadelphia. This is my formal pitch for the 76ers to bring back the far weirder creature named Big Shot (who represented from 1982 until 1996) or Hoops, who looked like he belonged on Sesame Street. More: 76ers snap 7-game losing streak thanks to elite defense from Philly's mascot (seriously) 22. Portland Trail Blazers NAME: Blaze the Trail Cat (2002) and Douglas Fur (2023) I have no problem with Blaze The Trail Cat except for the fact that he is fairly forgettable. In fact, the Trail Blazers probably recognized that because a couple years ago, they decided to add a new mascot into the rotation. Douglas Fur, pictured above handing out with comedian Ian Karmel, is far from forgettable. I'd say that this guy solved one problem but created a new one. Douglas, who is named after the Douglas Fir tree popular to the Pacific Northwest, is weird. But that's part of the city's identity, right? He knows his lane role: Keep Portland Weird. 23. Los Angeles Clippers NAME: Chuck the Condor (2016) Chuck the Condor was NBA Mascot of the Year in 2022. To his credit, some people probably love Chuck the Condor. Sadly for him in these rankings, however, I'm not one of those people. As we once wrote at For The Win several years ago, Chuck is a "disgrace". Remember that time Chuck greeted everyone he met at his first game with a free pair of Chuck Taylor shoes? It was all downhill from there. The good news, however, is Steve Ballmer did not let Ye (formerly Kanye West) design the mascot, which is a concept that was actually briefly considered. More: Steve Ballmer dunks, Clippers debut strange-looking condor mascot on same night 24. Brooklyn Nets* NAME: N/A As the singer Kenny Rogers once wrote: You've got to know when to hold them and know when to fold them. The Nets got rid of the BrooklyKnight (who For The Win once described as an "unequivocal disaster") as well as New Jersey's Duncan the Dragon, Super Dunk, and Sly the Silver Fox. Now, they have no mascot whatsoever. Pictured above is their old mascot, Sly. 25. Golden State Warriors* NAME: N/A Golden State had some unfortunate luck with mascots, retiring Berserker in 1997 and the unfortunately-timed Thunder (when it became the name of a rival NBA team) in 2007. Above, you can watch a weird video that the team released explaining what happened to its former mascot. More: Damian Lillard told a great story about seeing the Warriors' old mascot when he was a little kid 26. Los Angeles Lakers* NAME: N/A There is some dignity and class to the Lakers never even attempting to have a mascot. It is worse than having a bad one! Instead, let's take a moment to remember that time in 2013 when a fan dressed up as a bear and pretended to be a mascot at Dodger Stadium. Maybe under new ownership, the Lakers can find this guy and get him full-time employment. 27. New York Knicks* NAME: N/A Like the Lakers, the Knicks have never embarrassed themselves with a mascot that aged poorly or humiliated the franchise. Instead, they have celebrities like Spike Lee who take care of the duties that would otherwise usually get assigned to a mascot. By the way, it is worth noting that New York's G League team has a mascot (a dog who is named Hudson Knickerbocker) and might deserve a call-up to the NBA squad. 28. Boston Celtics NAME: Lucky a.k.a. Lucky the Leprechaun (2003) I'm sorry but your mascot should not look like he plays backup point guard in the G League and decided to do some last-minute Halloween costume shopping. The original logo is classic but the human is just not cutting it. 29. Dallas Mavericks NAME: Champ (2002) and Mavs Man (2000) I like Champ, although the Mavericks can't seem to decide whether or not he has white hair or green hair. As much as I like that horse, though, I don't like MavsMan. You're scaring the kids, Mavs Man, and I don't think you should exist. 30. New Orleans Pelicans NAME: Pierre T. Pelican (2013) and King Cake Baby (2014) Even though I usually don't like birds, Pierre is fine, although a bit underwhelming. Here is what we wrote about him in 2014: "It's not awful, but it has no edge. His eyes don't drill holes into your very essence. The beak is friendly, not demonic. There's no real material for the Photoshop artists of Twitter to work with. You can't superimpose this Pierre's face onto horror-movie monsters and give it nearly the same gravitas as the original." I spoke too soon about the scaring the kids, though. The other New Orleans mascot, King Cake Baby, is so much scarier than the rest of the mascots in the league combined. Whatever this is feels illegal and I don't like it one bit. The league has no place for this monstrosity. More: The Pelicans' creepy King Cake Baby mascot was roasted with all of your 'Mean Tweets'
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Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener perfect for anyone who wants to trick everyone around them into thinking they got a full nine hours of sleep when in reality, they got maybe six. 😖 This stuff is basically the makeup of the future because it's designed with a color-adapting formula to help your bags go bye bye, giving you instant coverage with a lightweight feel. And let's not forget it's much cheaper than the $33 Becca version. A three-pack of vintage-inspired sunglasses just as stylish as Ray-Bans *AND* they're even polarized! Yep, go ahead and buy yourself a few colors to match your outfits. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face SPF 60 Serum that'll help hydrate your skin while protecting you from the sun's harsh rays. Your skin will be smooth, white-cast-free, and ready for your makeup routine (or to hit the road if you're going ~au naturale~ today). A cute lil' insect catcher you can set up inside or outside to help stop fruit flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and more from invading your personal space. These are scentless, noiseless, and wayyy more affordable than those electric or liquid versions. A cult-fave supportive seamless compressive bodysuit some reviewers are saying is just as good as the Skims version (and like half the price). It'll help support and smooth you either under your fancy new dress or on its own with a pair of jeans. An easy-to-apply one-hour (!!) self-tanner so you can get that perfect color before you even step foot in the sand. Which means, you'll already be looking like a local and don't have to risk actually tanning which can be bad for your skin. AND that means more time for splashing around in the waves!! 🌊 Essence's Lash Princess mascara that will give you the look of wearing falsies, without the hassle of making sure you actually know how to put them on. Not to mention, the end result will be basically the same as you would get with higher end versions, only significantly cheaper. A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo infused with botanical extracts to help thicken and hydrate your hair while also clarifying and cleansing product buildup on your scalp. Yeah, go ahead and just toss your prescription for that expensive shampoo, you won't be needing it anymore. A set of cult-favorite, absurdly affordable moisture-wicking exercise socks to add a little extra cushion to your feet while supporting your arch and your heels. You'll have a pep in your step knowing you won't be covered in blisters and your wallet won't be empty. A set of chic, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds comparable to AirPods, except these are actually waterproof… like accidentally-step-into-the-shower-with-them-still-in waterproof!! You can even jam out to your fave songs up to one meter deep for 30 minutes. Eos' Shea Butter Vanilla Cashmere body lotion with a smell so delightful you may be tempted to try a bite (but please, don't do that). And your nose won't be the only happy thing. Your skin is going to love the lightweight but long-lasting moisturization. E.l.f.'s sheer tint, hyaluronic acid-infused "Squeeze Me" lip balm, which will help moisturize your lips. It is perfect for anyone who *hates* how chapped their lips get when the seasons change and is available in delectable flavors like vanilla frosting, peach, and strawberry. An affordable, Lululemon-esque longline sports bra made with flexible fabric to let you move freely throughout your workout or while running errands. Warning: You may end up with 10 different colors before you even realize what you've done, but for how much you're saving by skipping out on the name brand, you won't mind. L'Oréal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion to instantly give you a ✨glow✨ while also hydrating your skin. The subtle tint will provide you a nice, light coverage on those days when you absolutely *cannot* with a full face of makeup. Marc Anthony "Grow Long" Leave-In Conditioner Spray that's giving Olaplex results at a drug store price. 🙌🏼 It's made with caffeine, gin`seng, and vitamin E to help detangle, smooth frizz, and reduce split ends and breakage. A bottle of Nyx matte setting spray you can just spritz right on top of your makeup to protect all your hard work and prevent it from smudging or fading. 🙌🏼 A six-piece (!!) set of high-performance matte lipsticks so you can have ~options~ and still pay less than what you'd pay for *one* color of another brand. Don't worry, just because they're inexpensive doesn't mean they are cheap — reviewers are saying they perform just as well as those more expensive brands. An affordable cult-favorite luxury-scented candle that smells so delicious and quiiite similar to the beloved (and expensive) Le Labo's Santal 33. You're gonna wanna spend all night at home until you've burned through this bad boy it smells that good. A set of sophisticated cylindrical wineglasses pretty much as aesthetically pleasing as a glass can be. Whether you drink wine, champagne, cocktails, or just want to elevate your soda or water, you'll feel far more ~bougie~ when you're drinking out of these (especially since you know you saved a lot of money not buying the Crate & Barrel version). A breezy long-sleeve crochet swimsuit cover-up perfect for getting you from point A to point B (aka the hotel room to the beach) without ending up in a puddle of sweat before you actually reach your destination. Plus it's just cute as heck. A lil' polar bear hydrating eye stick formulated with Iceland glacial water to help tighten skin and reduce the appearance of dark circles. I mean, come on, the adorable little bear PLUS fancy glacier water from Iceland, all while making me look like I actually slept last night?! That just sounds like it would cost a small fortune — but lucky for you, it's not even $10!! A reviewer-beloved straw fedora with UPF 80 so you can look stylish as heck while still protecting your precious face from the sun's damaging rays. And it's even perfect for your more ~wild~ adventures with a hidden strap inside so you can adjust it to fit snuggly, and a chin strap if that's not enough. E.l.f.'s Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm, which starts off as a solid and melts into a nourishing oil that'll help remove all your makeup just as easily as the more expensive versions. Your skin is gonna feel hydrated and silky smooth once your 12-hour-old makeup melts away. A Petcube that'll let you watch your pets with high-quality, wide-angle video that also has night vision. Now, you can get alerts and see what your doggo is doing while you're out and about for a fraction of the price of a Furbo. A ~weightless~ liquid cream blush so good Selena might even use it herself. With its highly pigmented and blendable formula, you'll be creating gorgeous looks worthy of being on the red carpet. A pair of ~Dreamlux~ leggings beloved by reviewers as a great alternative to that one v popular athleisure brand… except these are ~way~ more affordable (we're talking $70 cheaper 😱). Get ready for your newest obsession — your closet is about to get a lottttt fuller. A set of toss-and-chop salad tongs to achieve those amazing, bite-size pieces like you can get at restaurants because somehow salad is SO much better when all the pieces are teeny and easy to eat. These will work for everything from the lettuce to veggies to meat. Your vegetable intake is about to drastically increase. A crossbody phone wallet reminiscent of the Bandolier version except cheaper *and* with RFID-blocking. Your belongings will all be safe and easily accessible while you can use your hands to hold onto your coffee or gelato as you tour the town. A set of satin pillowcases designed with your delicate skin and hair in mind. These will have you waking up refreshed and ~almost~ as put together as basically any character in a movie during those *I woke up like this* scenes. So no, you don't need to splurge on Slip, Kitsch, and Blissy. A Cosori gooseneck electric kettle so you can brew the perfectly hot cup of coffee or tea at the ~exact~ temperature you want without needing a stove. Added bonus, this thing is gorgeous so you won't even need to find a place to store it — you can just let it sit out and serve as decor. A ridiculously soft oversized hoodie comparable to Aritzia, Skims, and Abercrombie. TBH I even have one from Lululemon that this looks awfully similar to, except I paid almost $100 (🫠). Feels like that means I can just buy two (or three) of these... girl math, amirite?? An almost unbelievably soft waffle weave blanket made with bamboo that is so comfy and cozy you're gonna want to buy one for every bed and couch in your house... and probably an extra or two in case you have guests over. An adorable, roomy duffel bag comparable to the Herschel duffle for half the price. Reviewers love that it's durable, water-resistant, has a luggage strap to easily attach to your suitcase, and has two handle lengths. Go ahead and book that weekend trip you've been dreaming about, this is officially your sign. Maybelline's Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil to transform your sparse brows into the full ones of your dreams. You can make 'em bushier than a bunny's tail if that's the vibe you're going for. A Lululemon-inspired mini belted pack designed to hold all your essentials all day long. And just like the Lululemon version, this bad boy can hold a shocking amount of stuff! A nine-pair set of hypoallergenic golden hoop earrings so you can wear a different pair every day of the week and still have two pairs leftover! Not to mention no one will ever know these aren't real gold, and you could buy easily 10 packs of these for the price of one pair of solid gold. If you ask me nine > less than one. A pair of classic white sneakers because this style is truly a staple but by golly there's no way you're spending hundreds on a pair of plain shoes just because of their brand name!!
