By Rebekah Jampole
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Tuesday November 5, 2002
Wilma Wildcat shares grooming secrets, dirt on Wilbur's habits, fantasies of devouring Sparky
WILDCAT: Your fur has to be hot.
WILMA: Yes. Especially during the game.
WILDCAT: Is your fur very easy to manage and groom?
WILMA: I shampoo and condition it everyday. It's nice because I don't have to blowdry it.
WILDCAT: What would happen if you did?
WILMA: I'd turn into a fuzzball.
WILDCAT: What's Wilbur's most annoying habit?
WILMA: He has so many. He picks his teeth at the table. He's such an animal.
WILDCAT: Does he use his claws?
WILMA: Yes.
WILDCAT: Do you have any special rivalries with other female mascots?
WILMA: Not that many; there aren't very many other girl mascots. But if there was, there would be a catfight.
WILDCAT: Have any of the other mascots tried to hit on you?
WILMA: Sparky. But he only does it to get on Wilbur's nerves.
WILDCAT: If you were in a video game and had to use a weapon against Sparky, what would you choose?
WILMA: His pitchfork. I would have to use his own weapon against him.
WILDCAT: What's your favorite food?
WILMA: I love devil's food cake, like Sparky, and being able to devour him. I would also say any kind of catnip.
WILDCAT: Ever had a dream that you were swimming in a big vat of catnip?
WILMA: Yes, and I almost drowned, but then I started eating it.
WILDCAT: How did you and your hubby meet?
WILMA: We were both students at UA, and we are very unique in the way we look so there was an instant attraction.
WILDCAT: Any Wildkittens in the future?
WILMA: No; not yet. We're just going to focus on supporting UA teams and events.
WILDCAT: Do you think Olive Oyl should have married Popeye or Bluto?
WILMA: Popeye seems more caring and he eats veggies. Bluto seems violent.
WILDCAT: Do you think she was really worth fighting over?
WILMA: Well, there's not too much meat on her bones, but I guess they like that.