The Oklahoma Sooners softball team, a collegiate softball team from the University of Oklahoma, features a mascot that represents their school pride and spirit. The mascot, appropriately named Boomer, is a representation of the team's connection to their school and the state of Oklahoma. Boomer is a horse and serves as a symbol of strength, resilience, and determination, all qualities that the team embodies. As the mascot for the Oklahoma Sooners softball team, Boomer can be seen at home games, tournaments, and other team events. Boomer's presence adds an element of excitement and entertainment to the games, engaging spectators and generating energy among the crowd. The mascot interacts with fans, participates in cheers, and even performs crowd-pleasing routines.
Gruntilda's general appearance looks like many other depictions of witches in fiction, having green skin (the specific shade being "Swampwater Stink," which she claims to be a witchly tradition [1] ), green eyes, black hair, a long chin, and a long nose (with some warts). She wears a black robe with a dark red interior, a purple striped scarf, Mary Janes shoes with stockings that match her scarf, and a witch hat. Gruntilda has asymmetric eyes, with her right eye being fairly normal while her left eye is in a perpetual squint. Gruntilda is obese, and in one of her lair taunts in the first game, Grunty implied that it was caused from overeating.
In the final boss battle of Banjo-Kazooie , Grunty is shown to have various magical powers, such as the ability to cast fireballs, homing spells, and generate a powerful force field. Manual profile A small matter of being dead and buried isn t enough to finish Grunty, and now, thanks to her grave-robbing sisters, Banjo s arch enemy is back and almost as good as before.
The mascot interacts with fans, participates in cheers, and even performs crowd-pleasing routines. Boomer's presence also extends beyond the softball field, as the mascot actively engages with the community. The Oklahoma Sooners softball team takes pride in their involvement in various community service projects, and Boomer often accompanies the players in their outreach efforts.
Witch Switch Jiggies
There are 10 Jiggies to collect in Gruntilda's Lair. Not including the very first Jiggy, each Jiggy has to be activated by a Witch Switch found in the nine worlds.
Jiggy #1
As soon as you enter Gruntilda's Lair for the very first time, turn to the left and climb up the platforms. The first Jiggy waits at the top!
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Witch Switch Location: Mumbo's Mountain
After you learn how to use Eggs from Bottles, walk to the left and start jumping from platform to platform until you reach the Witch Switch. Hit it and a Jiggy will appear on the steep hill in Gruntilda's Lair. Once you have transformed into a termite, walk out of the level and climb the steep hill with the Jiggy on it.
Jiggy #3
At the lighthouse at the top of the island, walk around the base of the lighthouse to find the Witch Switch in the back. This will cause a cannon in the room with the entrance to Treasure Trove Cove to shoot out a Jiggy. Back in Gruntilda's Lair, jump on top of a different cannon to boost yourself up to the top of the ship. Head right to find the Jiggy.
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Witch Switch Location: Clanker's Cavern
Go to Clanker's blowhole and wait for the corkscrew to rise. Drop into the hole to enter a new area filled with slower blades and a Witch Switch. Hit the Witch Switch to have the eyes in Gruntilda's mural rise in the area where the Treasure Trove Cove and Clanker's Cavern picture puzzles are. Go back to Gruntilda's Lair and ground pound the eyes back in to earn a Jiggy.
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Witch Switch Location: Bubblegloop Swamp
One of the huts on the pillars contains a Witch Switch. Hit it to have the top of the giant Gruntilda statue shatter, revealing a hole at the top. Once in the room with the giant statue, climb up to the note door on the right and enter the fifth floor of Gruntilda's Lair. Break through the passageway blocked by bricks and hit Shock Pad switch inside. A Shock Pad will begin to spin around the vase in the middle of the room. At just the right moment, use the Shock Pad to enter the vase. This will take you right into the newly made hole in the Gruntilda statue and down to the Jiggy inside.
Jiggy #6
The Turbo Trainers are required for this Jiggy. Turbo Trainers will not become available until Gobi's Valley.
Witch Switch Location: Freezeezy Peak
advertisementDefeat the snowman with the top hat that is closest to the entrance warp to reveal the Witch Switch underneath. After hitting the switch, a panel above the entrance to Freezeazy Peak will open up. Go back to Gruntilda's Lair and head to the area with the giant figure of Gruntilda's head. There is a small dip in the ground that is covered with cobwebs. Drop three eggs onto the cobwebs to break through.
Head back to the entrance to Freezeazy Peak and use a Shock Pad to your right to get to one of the already opened panels. You'll come across a Flight Pad switch. Hit it to have a Flight Pad appear in the dip. Use the Turbo Trainers to run to the pad before the time runs out and shatters the pad. Now in flight, head towards Freezeazy Peak and enter through the tunnel above the normal passageway. Once in the Freezeazy Peak area, fly to the top where the Jiggy rests.
Jiggy #7
advertisementWitch Switch Location: Gobi's Valley
As you are making your way inside the maze, take a detour and hit the Witch Switch located in the top right corner. This will open up the coffin inside the room with the giant vase in Gruntilda's Tower. Head back to the room with the giant vase and use the Shock Pad circling the vase to reach the Jiggy at the top of the coffin.
Jiggy #8
In the church, jump from the top of the organ to a Flight Pad on an candle holder on the left. Use it to fly up to the wooden railings at the top. The Honeycomb Piece will be above the wood closer to the organ. Hit the switch to have a Jiggy appear in the eye of the Gruntilda's head statue. Head back into Gruntilda's Lair and use the Shock Pad near the entrance to Freezeazy Peak to get to the Flight Pad switch. Hit it and use the Turbo Trainers to reach the Flight Pad before the time limit runs out. Beak Bomb the eye to shatter it, then grab the Jiggy!
Jiggy #9
advertisementWitch Switch Location: Rusty Bucket Bay
To make things easier, get to the Witch Switch before you destroy the TNT box when trying to get Jiggy #9. Hop onto the TNT box attached to the crane. Climb up the rope and stand on top of the crane. From here, jump forward and land on the tall platform with the Witch Switch. Hit it for the Jiggy to appear in the room filled with water in Gruntilda's Lair. Head to that room and grab the Jiggy.
Jiggy #10
advertisementWitch Switch Location: Click Clock Wood
During the Winter, use a Flight Pad and fly over to where Jiggy #3 was found. Take out the snowman and land to find a Witch Switch. Hitting the switch will cause a Jiggy to appear in a small hole just outside of Click Clock Wood. Return to the Spring a transform into a bee. Go back to Gruntilda's Lair and fly all the way up to the Jiggy.
Throughout the Banjo-Kazooie series, Gruntilda has shown the unusual ability to work well with both magic and machines. In Banjo-Kazooie, she uses her magic more than anything else, flying on her broom and casting spells. She apparently does not need a wand to cast spells, unlike Brentilda. In Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge she is actually transported into a mechanical body, which she uses with apparent ease. In Banjo-Tooie she uses magic to blow up Banjo's House in the beginning of the game, but during the boss battle she pilots the Hag 1.
Whether it's visiting local schools, attending charity events, or participating in fundraisers, Boomer serves as a reminder of the team's commitment to the community. Overall, the Oklahoma Sooners softball mascot, Boomer, plays a significant role in representing the team's school spirit and pride. The horse mascot embodies the qualities that the team values and strives to achieve, such as strength, resilience, and determination. Boomer's presence at games and community events adds excitement, energy, and entertainment, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved..
Reviews for "Boomer and Sooner: a visual journey through the iconic Oklahoma Sooners softball mascots"
- Jennifer - 1 star
I have to say, the Oklahoma Sooners softball mascot was just plain ridiculous. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. It was some kind of weird hybrid between a pony and a dinosaur. The whole thing was so over the top and unnecessary. It seemed like it was more of a distraction than anything else. Plus, it didn't even match the team colors or logo. It felt like they just threw it together haphazardly. Overall, I found the mascot to be absolutely ridiculous and I couldn't take it seriously.
- Mike - 2 stars
As a long-time fan of the Oklahoma Sooners softball team, I was incredibly disappointed with their choice of mascot. The mascot looked nothing like a traditional Sooners mascot and didn't represent the team or the university well. It seemed like a last-minute decision with no thought put into it. The design was bland and uninspiring, and I didn't understand the rationale behind it. I had always associated the Sooners with strength and determination, but this mascot just looked silly. I hope they reconsider and come up with a better representation of the team.
- Amanda - 1 star
I have to say, the Oklahoma Sooners softball mascot was a complete letdown. It looked like a poorly designed cartoon character. The colors were garish and didn't match the team's branding at all. On top of that, the mascot's movements were awkward and unnatural. It was clear that whoever was inside the costume was uncomfortable and not able to fully bring the character to life. It was a sad attempt at creating an engaging and spirited mascot. Overall, I found the whole thing to be a waste of time and money.