Now, Wamps are bad enough. Put that together with Braintree, though …
So, what is a wamp? Well, it sounds like it:
- “Refers to a solution stack for the Microsoft Windows operating system”
- “Helps you find profitable products to sell on Walmart with smart, data-driven insights—powered by SellerAmp and tailored for success in the Walmart marketplace”
- “Is the friendly mini painting forum for all painting abilities”
- Stands for the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors
- Are “web-footed creatures that are ‘spawned’ in dead cities and roam the graveyards of the upper regions of the Dreamlands” [in HP Lovecraft’s The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath]
Now, “Wamp” is also short for Wompatuck, a chief of the Massachusett tribe. And that’s where this particular Wamp came from.
Now, what is a Braintree? Easy. It’s a city of 39,000, just south of Boston. It dates back to 1640, and is named after Braintree, England (which simply means “Branoc’s tree”). It’s primarily known for its connection with the Founding Fathers, especially the Adams family. It was also the site of the murders that led to the Sacco & Vanzetti trial.
They were also in the LLWS this year
The high school dates back to 1858, and currently has about 1,675 students. Its teams have won state championships in girls soccer, girls basketball & dance. Notable people include the usual athletes and politicians, as well as Amy Bishop, a Harvard PhD and college professsor who opened fire at a department meeting, killing 3.
Seeing as we’re talking about the most liberal state in the nation, it shouldn’t be too surprising that the school is thinking about changing their mascot. Though actually voted through in 2020, the Wamps are still around, albeit with a new logo.