Chiefs mascot would prefer you keep it in your pants

If you’re looking for something to do on Saturday and you’re in the vicinity of Raymondville, Missouri, why not stop by Golden Hills Trail Rides & Resort for a very special Valentines Day-related event? That’s when KC Wolf, the costumed mascot for the Chiefs, will address middle and high school students at a “True Love Waits” youth rally beginning at 6 p.m. Yep, you read that correctly: KC Wolf will be a guest speaker at an “abstinence only” rally for teens. All of which leads to this great observation by Justin Kendall of the Kansas City news blog The Pitch:

KC Wolf is just in time given that we’re in the middle of prime wolf-mating months.

But KC Wolf does not do this sort of thing for free. According to the Chiefs web site, Dan Meers (the man in wolf’s clothing) charges from $250 (charity events and birthday parties) to $325 (school programs, like the one above, I’m assuming) for an appearance. Or, you could opt for the “Shock & Awe” visit.

“Shock & Awe” visit: $150 — (This is a short 5-10 minute visit to surprise your loved one for a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion.)

This begs several questions, not the least being, should the Chiefs be using the NFL brand to push a hot-button social agenda? And should Meers be charging a fee to do so?
Also, is KC Wolf sending mixed messages? I found this at Chiefs blog Arrowhead Pride, which seems to indicate that Mr. Wolf is a little more of a player than he would have you believe:

Over Valentine’s Day weekend, KC Wolf will make surprise visits … for a price. The Chiefs sent out a release that KC Wolf will be available for Valentine’s Day, a package that includes:

* A surprise visit to your sweetheart’s home or office
* One Red Rose
* Heart shaped box of chocolates
* KC Chiefs Hall of Fame Player Bobble head
* Autographed picture of KC Wolf and a 2009 Chiefs team poster
* KC Wolf Children’s Book or KC Chiefs Cheerleader Calendar
* Souvenir photo of the Occasion
Only $150!
Given the choice of being courted by the Chiefs mascot or abstinence, I choose abstinence.
We leave you with this line from Kendall:

If anyone is used to not scoring, it’s KC Wolf.

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Chiefs’ mascot is guest speaker at youth rally [Houston Herald]
In the doghouse? Just call KC Wolf [Arrowhead Pride]