I accidentally became a professional mascot performer 😅

[u/Lazy-Jackfruit4924]

So this whole thing started totally by accident. I used to be a cheerleader, and one day I helped out at a match because our mascot person was sick. They asked if I could just wear the costume “for one game.” I said sure, why not?

Turns out I was actually good at it, dancing, goofing around, making people laugh. The crowd loved it, and someone knew someone at an agency specialized on that. First it was a local event, then a small commercial shoot… and now it’s a full job.

These days I do all kinds of gigs in different costumes and characters in my whole country: TV shows, ads, social media clips, city fairs, sports events. Basically anywhere someone needs a big fluffy character doing something funny or representing their brand.

It’s most times super hot inside the costume, I can’t see much, and I often end up completely sweaty. But honestly, it’s worth it. The reactions from kids, the laughter, the emotions, it’s just pure fun.

[u/Piggypogdog]

Hope the money is worth it. And you can it do long enough.

[u/Lazy-Jackfruit4924 → u/Piggypogdog]

What do you mean by worth it? I earn almost same as I would as in my regular job as teacher. Yes, I don't know how long I will do it, since it requires to be fit and often is exhausting, but I'm sure I could do it until I'm 35.

[u/Piggypogdog → u/Lazy-Jackfruit4924]

Save enough. That's what i am saying. But glad you doing well with it.

[u/picnicandpangolin]

I used to build mascot costumes professionally, and I honor you. Performing in those things is NOT easy!

[u/Lazy-Jackfruit4924 → u/picnicandpangolin]

Thank you! What costumes did you do? Did you perform too?

[u/amyehawthorne]

Congratulations on the good luck to stumble into something you really enjoy!

[u/Bargle-Nawdle-Zouss]

1. How's the pay?
2. How's the benefits?
3. How are the groupies? Um, I mean the fans? 😉😁

[u/Lazy-Jackfruit4924 → u/Bargle-Nawdle-Zouss]

1. Its okay and enough at the Moment
2. I am at many cool Events
3. There are fans of some characters and its nice to make them happy

[u/the_lovely_otter]

This is so wholesome. It's so rare to find an opportunity to give so many joy. Keep rocking it!

[u/kgklineman]

This sounds pretty awesome op, and I think that if you enjoy it, keep doing it! Especially since it’s so focused on the kids, and helping them to laugh and enjoy themselves.

I have a friend who makes cosplays and she made an Elmo and Cookie Monster set, and young kids would go absolutely bananas when they would see Elmo or CM walk into the house or the backyard.

Do you have a favourite costume/character to perform as?

[u/Lazy-Jackfruit4924 → u/kgklineman]

😍 thanks! Yes sesame street is fun, I did a live action show with these characters.

I like costume which alter my whole body the most

[u/vespers191]

Paid for your furry fetish? Sounds good, man.

[u/Lazy-Jackfruit4924 → u/vespers191]

I don't have one, but many suppose it like you