Members of Beaver Nation (Oregon State University) have an opportunity to purchase stylish wooden signs for display in their garages, man caves, and closets that say, “Beaver Fev
er”. (This is not to be confused with signs that say Beiber Fever in recognition of the teen heartthrob).
The “Beaver Fever” sign is reminiscent of the bumper stickers once prominently displayed on the backsides of Corvallis vehicles proclaiming, “I’ve got Beaver Fever.”
There are many reasons to vociferously support the Oregon State University Beavers, but some think it is odd to display a sign or bumper sticker touting a parasitic disease caused by the flagellate protozoan Giardia lamblia. Beaver Fever is the popular terminology for that disease.
On second thought, the pennant sporting Benny the Beaver might look better hanging on the wall!
Go Beavs!