User:Bisontee/UncleSkins
Uncle Skins (also called The Redskins Uncle Sam), is a Washington Redskins costumed fan. Costumed in formal dress attire commonly associated with the historical political cartoon personality, Uncle Sam, and entirely themed to the Redskins team colors of Burgundy and Gold, Uncle Skins has been in attendance at Washington Redskins home games since 2010.
Conception of Uncle Skins
[edit]In an effort to fabricate an orginial, region-specific and intimidating mascot,[1] the symbolic personification of the American Government, Uncle Sam, was blended with a Washington Redskins theme. The fabric in Uncle Skins costume was handsewn. Uncle Skins uses toy Hulk Hands wrapped in glossy white fabric to give the appearance of gloves. On the right glove the pointer finger is extended to give the signature "I Want You" gesture. Oversized Redskins cuffs are also located at the base of the gloves. The pants feature vertical gold and white bars down the length of the inseam.
Aunt Skins
[edit]Aunt Skins, is a Redskins costumed fan most frequently seen with Uncle Skins. She is responsible for sewing the entire Uncle Skins costume.[2] Aunt Skins's signature prop is her colonial style Redskins flag.
Courtesy Of The Burgundy & Gold, The Music Video
[edit]Courtesy of the Burgundy & Gold is a one minute, thirty nine second music video created and produced by Uncle Skins and Aunt Skins. [3] Intended to infuse rooting excitement for the Redskins and serve as a musical introduction of Uncle Skins and Aunt Skins, the video was produced in one weekend in May 2011. It features lyrics and vocals by Uncle Skins and is a parody song of "Courtesy Of The Red, White & Blue" by country artist Toby Keith.
References
[edit]- "Redskins Uncle Sam Explained" Redskins.com [[1]], May 11th 2011
- "A Redskins House, Redskins Tooth, And Other Things You Can Vote For" Redskins.com [[2]]