Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Whoopie Cushion Guy

February 21
Stadiumjourney.com is a website that rates and reviews the many different professional and college stadiums and arenas throughout the U.S.

One of their most recent reviews was of Weber State's Dee Events Center. David Mortimer, the author of the review, gave the Purple Palace a pleasant four out of five

stars, mentioning things like the student section's "Turn over, Turn over, You Suck!" chant to easy access to the arena to the Whoopie Cushion Guy in the student section for his high praise.

Since Whoopie Cushion Guy, also known as Joey Puntasecca, was mentioned twice in the review and seems to be a major reason for the four-star rating, WeberHoops.com caught up with him and asked him a few questions about himself and his take on the basketball experience one can have at the DEC.

WeberHoops: So how long have you been going to Weber State Basketball Games?
Whoopie Cushion Guy: I am a junior.
WH: Why did you start wearing the Whoopie Cushion costume to the games?
WCG: Well, one of the photographers (Paul "Paul Parazzi" Turnblom) brought it (during the Idaho State home game) and had it laying down on the railing across the first row, and I was leaning on it and didn't know what it was so I picked it up and thought it was hilarious so I put it on to stand out and for something different! Weber doesn't have enough "Crazy" fans, and I like being different.
WH: What is your favorite part about the games?
WCG: My favorite part about the games is to yell really loud at the other team and try to get into their heads.
WH: What has been your favorite moment in the Dee Events Center?
WCG: My favorite moment in the Dee Events Center this season was when we broke Northern Colorado's undefeated streak.
WH: What do you think would make the Weber State basketball watching experience even better?
WCG: If there were more crazy fans like me, and the students were excited to go and watch the team, so that we could fill the student section and everyone yell really loud.
WH: What would you tell other students to convince them to come to the games?
WCG: I would show them my costume, show them how much fun I have, and share that experience with them and persuade them into coming and joining me. We are already in talks about what other costumes will show up next season!!

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