Our new mascot, Russ, came to us after his thriving family business
was devasted by bubonic plague, excess drosophilia, TRU lawyers and
other blights. As our mascot, Russ receives room and board, a cut
of the TV revenues (if we ever get any), and a slot as Chief
Testing Engineer.
Neither Russ nor us are quite sure what type of animal he is, except that, in his words, ``I am no more a giraffe than certain TRU corporate staff are sentient beings''.
Russ's natural coloring makes him a natural. Note the
generic, all-purpose tread pattern (soon to be sued by
several major tire companies, including ``Tahrs-R-Us''
of Sylvester, GA) markings.
However, during mating season, Russ's colors change to blend in with
woodland scenery, except for his `attractor'' feathers, which turn
bright red. Unfortunately, Russ only thrives in desert, tundra,
modern subdivisions, and other areas where there are few trees and
bushes.
Nevertheless, Russ looks forwards to a long association with RRU.
If it doesn't get wiped out by some of the plagues that took Russ'
family. If you get our drift.
Based on an idea by Steve Gibbs.
