The Blue Blob came about in 1985 when the spirit squad coordinators realized that a more audience-friendly mascot was needed. The musketeer mascot, who sported a handlebar mustache and a prop sword, scared younger spectators.[6] The Blue Blob is a furry creature that has made several television and magazine appearances over the years, including a controversial PlayBoy appearance.[75] The Blue Blob has Bobble-Body dolls,[76] Plush replicas,[77] and T-shirts made in his likeness, and an annual Blue Blob Appreciation Night during the Musketeer's basketball season.