In what way is it like a cult? It's more like cheering for your country in international sports competitions. If that's a cult then I guess fans of any competit

In what way is it like a cult? It's more like cheering for your country in international sports competitions. If that's a cult then I guess fans of any competitive sports are a cult to you. If you're talking about the actual guy in the mascot suit some schools have, they're just clowning around to entertain people. Drunk fans appreciate them the most.