This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Mar 24, 201611 Things You Should Know About Mascots - Featuring Big RedNumber 5 is easily my favoriteby trentpottsCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Running into something is a daily struggle Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Mascots thrive in awkward situations Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. We secretly freak out when we see animals Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. In the zone? So are we Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Nothing but total trust in our spirit squads Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. But seriously. . . Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. When you see it, you just have to touch it Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. But you can't touch this Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Despite the heat and exhaustion Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. We have so much fun Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. And there's nothing like supporting your school Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF