Pop-Tarts Bowl becomes viral hit as mascot is eaten after Kansas State beats NC State
The Pop-Tarts Bowl made its debut in delicious fashion.
Bowl games are almost becoming comical with their over-the-top sponsor tie-ins, and the first Pop-Tarts Bowl promoted that it would have the first-ever Edible Mascot.
And, yes, for the first time in sporting history, we presume its hard to fact-check this one a mascot was devoured following Kansas States 28-19 win over NC State.
5The Pop-Tart mascot looks on following the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl between the Kansas State Wildcats and the NC State Wolfpack on Dec. 28, 2023. Getty Images
5The Pop-Tarts mascot is lowered into a toaster following the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl between the Kansas State Wildcats and the NC State Wolfpack on Dec. 28, 2023. Getty ImagesThe winning team celebrated by eating a humongous Pop-Tart.
Depending on your point of view, what happened at the conclusion of the bowl game could either be considered a horror story or a comedy.
As Kansas State celebrated on the field, the Edible Mascot danced on top of a Pop-Tarts branded giant microwave.
While Donna Summers Hot Stuff blasted in the background, the mascot was lowered into the toaster while holding a Dreams Really Do Come True sign with a heart emoji.
Well always love you, the announcer said.
Perfection! pic.twitter.com/3z2RVzAUnA
— Pop-Tarts Bowl (@PopTartsBowl) December 29, 2023
5Kansas State coach Chris Klieman (r) and Avery Johnson (l) eat the Pop-Tart. @PopTartsBowl/XMoments later, the pop-tart came out of a slot and the devouring began.
Kansas State coach Chris Klieman and game MVP Avery Johnson first started eating the humongous treat before the other Wildcats joined in on the feats, with running back LaJames White even being stunned after discovering how hot the actual Pop-Tart was.
The Pop-Tarts Bowl even featured a trophy that had, yes, actual Pop-Tarts placed in slots in the football that sat atop the trophy.
In all its glory!(Yes, those Pop-Tarts are real!) pic.twitter.com/QXK5aIfR1h
— Pop-Tarts Bowl (@PopTartsBowl) December 26, 2023
5Kansas State offensive lineman Cooper Beebe, left, and offensive lineman KT Leveston hold up the championship trophy after winning the Pop-Tarts Bowl. APKansas State earned the right to consume the first Edible Mascot by grabbing an early lead that it never relinquished against the ACC squad.
The Wildcats led 21-10 at halftime, and the Wolfpack rallied to cut the deficit to 21-19 entering the fourth quarter but a late Kansas State touchdown put the game away.
Johnson, a freshman, earned MVP honors by completing 14-of-31 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns.
5Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson was the game’s MVP. APThe Pop-Tarts Bowls over-the-top celebration is just the latest crazy celebration for these themed bowl games.
Coaches have had mayo and egg nog dumped on them after their wins, and the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl is on tap Monday between Iowa and Tennessee.
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