Johnny Thunderbird has been the subject of ridicule since his inception as St. John’s new mascot decided by the fans. However he’s really made a boom since the start of the school year. He’s been seen anywhere and everywhere possible trying to get into the good graces of the St. John’s faithful. He’s been at picnics, barbecues, any and every social event on St. John’s campus has to offer and now he’s taking over 30 Rockefeller Center. Yes NBC studios!
Word got out of a mascot event taking place in the studio of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and St. John’s jumped all over it. Johnny Thunderbird appeared in a short clip that had him cleaning toilets. Ok so it’s a little weird and slightly degrading but definitely a good days work. Any publicity is good publicity.
The sad part is Jimmy Fallon only had two viewers, his mom and myself. Ok, I lied only 1 viewer I was watching Kansas St vs Xavier.
The episode aired Thursday, March 25, 2010. At about the 18:30 mark the segment begins. Johnny Thunderbird co-starred with the Seton Hall, Siena, and Hofstra’s mascots. Kudos St. John’s. Job well done. You can view the video below.