# @uofcincy on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CXgtgy6LTZ2
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/2430402-uofcincy-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/a067ee4bb6.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-12-15T17:00:56.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** University of Cincinnati (@uofcincy) — https://gondola.cc/uofcincy

## Caption

Who is behind the iconic suit? 🐾
🤫 Shhh… it’s a secret!

You’ve seen his memorable antics at Nippert Stadium, but did you know the Bearcat makes 500 appearances annually? He has skied down a snowy hill and parachuted from a glider. He’s given his blessing for marriage proposals and celebrated at Bearcat weddings. 

But being the Bearcat mascot isn’t easy. And your identity must remain a secret.

Chris Helmers donned the suit for three years, and now serves as the UC Bearcat mascot coach. 

“When you were little, you were always excited for Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the tooth fairy. Well, we want that same excitement with Bearcat. I want these kids to think of Bearcat as their superhero,” says Helmers. “I met the Bearcat and this is the greatest day of my life.”

Get a glimpse behind our iconic mascot and what it takes to wear the suit.
🔗 Story at the link in our bio.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| University of Cincinnati | @uofcincy | https://gondola.cc/uofcincy | Brand |
| Nick Bauer | @nrbauer | https://gondola.cc/nrbauer | Marketing Manager |
| Nick Bauer | @nrbauer | https://gondola.cc/nrbauer | Social Media Manager |
| Nick Bauer | @nrbauer | https://gondola.cc/nrbauer | Copywriter |

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