# Cheerleader-Eating Mascots Toronto Raptor Swallows Woman at Basketball Halftime By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-02-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerleader-eating-raptors References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/12/raptor-devours-cheerleade_n_460058.html) & [yourmascotsucks](http://www.yourmascotsucks.com/toronto-raptors-mascot-eats-cheerleader) During halftime at a basketball game between the New Jersey Nets and the [Toronto Raptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-themed-1), the Raptors’ [mascot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewbie) ate a cheerleader, shoes and all. There was wild speculation about what happened to the swallowed maiden later: Was the cheerleader regurgitated and subjected to a horrific fate, or was it all just a publicity stunt? Discussions about the nutritional value of cheerleaders ensued. Apparently, Canadian cheerleaders are considered a hearty raptor meal, but those in California contain too many implanted parts and injected additives, so might actually equate to a raptor starvation-diet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mascot Performances:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and captivating mascot performances. - **Spectator Engagement:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in engaging spectators through entertaining halftime shows or events. - **Publicity Stunts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using unique and attention-grabbing publicity stunts to generate buzz and media coverage. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports and Entertainment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating memorable experiences for sports and entertainment audiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing unconventional and attention-grabbing marketing tactics to promote brands or products. - **Event Management:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in planning and executing engaging events, such as halftime shows, that captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Pastry Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-mascot.md) - [Mascot-Approved Deodorant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-mencare-deodorant.md) - [Fan-Lead Game-Day Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mascot-aura-audit.md) - [Cheesy Basketball Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-nhl-allstar-weekend.md) - [Quirky Edible Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-sprinkles.md) - [Athlete-Starring Film Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-themed-1.md) - [Beer-Branded Basketball Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draught-draft.md) - [Toaster Pastry Mascots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-tarts-bowl.md) - [In-Arena Content Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-zone.md)