Question... Sir Saint

homerj07 · 01-11-2012, 10:17 PM

Hello to all - I looked online & got a partial answer.

SO... I thought I would go to the experts.

Sir Saint/Big Chin Guy. I kindof like him!!

Where did he come from? (& when)

Then where did he go...?

Why is he back...?

Also why isn't Gumbo a real St Bernard anymore??

Thanks in advance!!

B_Dub_Saint · 01-12-2012, 12:05 AM

He was just a logo starting off but became a mascot in the early days. The organization still cannot figure out who they want to be our mascot so they just keep both.

pumpkindriver · 01-12-2012, 07:12 AM

I remember Gumbo being a real St. Bernard, no idea why hes not anymore.

Budsdrinker · 01-12-2012, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by pumpkindriver

I remember Gumbo being a real St. Bernard, no idea why hes not anymore.

Pretty hot for someone to have a St. Bernard in New Orleans. Wouldn't be fair to the dog unless the Saints get some LSU money and build him a million dollar climate control dog pen area.

xan · 01-12-2012, 10:02 AM

St. Bernard Parish, home of the Slidell Fighting Nutria, was the inspiration for selecting the breed a long time ago. The dog is the natural enemy of the bayou pest, and serves as a reminder to visiting teams of what we really say about them behind their backs.

FireVenturi · 01-12-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by xan

St. Bernard Parish, home of the Slidell Fighting Nutria, was the inspiration for selecting the breed a long time ago. The dog is the natural enemy of the bayou pest, and serves as a reminder to visiting teams of what we really say about them behind their backs.

Lol...for real?

xan · 01-12-2012, 10:04 AM

BTW, St. Bernard Parish is also the home of the Chalmations of Chalmette and the Violations of Violet.

xan · 01-12-2012, 10:06 AM

Can you tell I'm bored waiting for Saturday?

Budsdrinker · 01-12-2012, 10:12 AM

Best information I can find is that Sir Saint was a creation from an artist that was a friend of John Mecom's wife, the first owner. Since the Saints and I were created the same year I can't remember how he was chosen only that as far back as I can remember he was around.

Beastmode · 01-12-2012, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Best information I can find is that Sir Saint was a creation from an artist that was a friend of John Mecom's wife, the first owner. Since the Saints and I were created the same year I can't remember how he was chosen only that as far back as I can remember he was around.

The character looks similar to the style of the Rocky & Bullwinkle Show IMO.

01-11-2012, 10:17 PM	#1
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Question... Sir Saint Hello to all - I looked online & got a partial answer. SO... I thought I would go to the experts. Sir Saint/Big Chin Guy. I kindof like him!! Where did he come from? (& when) Then where did he go...? Why is he back...? Also why isn't Gumbo a real St Bernard anymore?? Thanks in advance!!

01-12-2012, 12:05 AM	#2
B_Dub_Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 2,345 Blog Entries: 1	He was just a logo starting off but became a mascot in the early days. The organization still cannot figure out who they want to be our mascot so they just keep both. Halo likes this.

01-12-2012, 07:12 AM	#3
pumpkindriver 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Killeen, Tx. Posts: 932	I remember Gumbo being a real St. Bernard, no idea why hes not anymore. Halo and Ashley like this.

01-12-2012, 09:55 AM	#4
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Originally Posted by pumpkindriver I remember Gumbo being a real St. Bernard, no idea why hes not anymore. Pretty hot for someone to have a St. Bernard in New Orleans. Wouldn't be fair to the dog unless the Saints get some LSU money and build him a million dollar climate control dog pen area.

01-12-2012, 10:02 AM	#5
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,371 Blog Entries: 34	St. Bernard Parish, home of the Slidell Fighting Nutria, was the inspiration for selecting the breed a long time ago. The dog is the natural enemy of the bayou pest, and serves as a reminder to visiting teams of what we really say about them behind their backs. Halo and Mardigras9 like this.

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01-12-2012, 10:03 AM	#6
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Originally Posted by xan St. Bernard Parish, home of the Slidell Fighting Nutria, was the inspiration for selecting the breed a long time ago. The dog is the natural enemy of the bayou pest, and serves as a reminder to visiting teams of what we really say about them behind their backs. Lol...for real?

01-12-2012, 10:04 AM	#7
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,371 Blog Entries: 34	BTW, St. Bernard Parish is also the home of the Chalmations of Chalmette and the Violations of Violet. Halo, Ashley and Rickh like this.

01-12-2012, 10:06 AM	#8
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,371 Blog Entries: 34	Can you tell I'm bored waiting for Saturday? niteadept likes this.

01-12-2012, 10:12 AM	#9
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Best information I can find is that Sir Saint was a creation from an artist that was a friend of John Mecom's wife, the first owner. Since the Saints and I were created the same year I can't remember how he was chosen only that as far back as I can remember he was around.

01-12-2012, 10:31 AM	#10
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Best information I can find is that Sir Saint was a creation from an artist that was a friend of John Mecom's wife, the first owner. Since the Saints and I were created the same year I can't remember how he was chosen only that as far back as I can remember he was around. The character looks similar to the style of the Rocky & Bullwinkle Show IMO. Attached Thumbnails
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