You may go to a basketball game to watch the team, but less than thirty minutes into the game, our Demon Deacon has stolen the show. 

How could he not? He dances like no other and is always the happiest person in the stadium. But just so we are all on the same page, here is why the Demon Deacon is an awesome mascot.

1. He isn't an animal. Like some North Carolina schools, the Demon Deacon is not some Disney Costume Look-A-Like. He is an actual person.

2. He isn't too obscure. There are places with mascots that you don't actually know if they are an animal species or an alien. While these mascots can be fun, they don't pose much of a threat to opposing teams. 

3. He is classy. Much like our student body, the Deacon is always well put together. Nothing quite defines the Wake Forest University fashion like a top hat and bow tie. Not to mention how well he pulls off black and gold.

4. He has really cool friends. The Deacon seems to know all the cool Wake Forest Alumni. From Coach Manning to Arnold Palmer to Chris Paul, the Deacon has connections we all wish we had.

5. He can always make you smile. It doesn't matter if he is dancing, taking a picture with you, or spontaneously running around campus. If the Deacon doesn't make you smile, you must be a Duke fan.