Tucker

"Tucker? Tucker!" - Catchphrase inspired by Tucker
Tucker James "Jem" Ingram (2018 - July 25, 2024 was a Flemish Giant rabbit that is the current mascot of Young Grown Nation.
Tucker was often symbolized as the YGN, currently used as a profile pic for YGN's online groupchats, inspired the secret language, in which YGN's will replace all words with "Tucker", either with or without exclamation points or question marks, sometimes replaced as "Tuck? Tucker! Tucker Tuck Tucker?!" and even worded as being spelled, inspired by a song titled 'The Tucker Song' by The Guy Who Sings Your Name Over and Over. Several songs were also written in tribute and honor to Tucker, in respect of his mascot demeanor, but all of which have been marked as either unreleased or deleted.
Tucker died on July 25, 2024 but continues to remain a symbol and mascot of YGN despite his passing and no plans to replace him will be made. 
== History ==
=== Ownership (2018-2019) ===
Tucker was brought into the home of YGN Kaigez sometime around the years 2018 - 2019, although the actual date is unknown. Although Tucker was a few months old when adopted from a farm, he was primarily hand-raised by his owner for a majority of his life, being treated as if her own child, a cross between her only two pets, Tucker and a small black Pumi dog, named Bob. 
Tucker remained a quiet life, until 2022 when YGN Squadz and YGN Knucklz began to obsess with Tucker, leading to a chain of YGN obsession with the rabbit, primarily due to its ginormous size, along with his grumpy expression and temperament. It was at this point, Tucker would soon be adopted as the mascot and symbol for the YGN, which had been founded months prior, in October 2021. 
After Kaige began attending University in July 2022, the custody of Tucker, along with Bob, would often be pushed onto Drip and Kaigez' family with his own insistence to care for the rabbit. Though with the constant controversies with Drip and his toxic ex, Katelynn, the ownership of Tucker seemingly is entirely on both Kaige and her parents.
=== Death ===
Tucker was given to a different caretaker sometime in late 2023, to provide for him long term while YGN Kaigez was occupied with schooling and mistrust over YGN Dripmasterz providing care for the rabbit grew. 
Sometime in July 2024, he became sick with an unclear illness, and was found dead in his cage during the afternoon of July 25th. According to the first reports, he had been "doing well" 4 hours prior to his demise, and was supposed to be brought out to the Magic Midways fair in Haw River the next day, and was found dead during a wellness check in the afternoon. 
Kaigez first broke the news around 3PM after receiving word that Tucker had died, and the Young Grown Nation began to grieve over the loss of their symbolic spirit animal. 
=== Aftermath ===
After news of Tucker's death was first revealed by YGN Kaigez, outpouring support and condolences erupted within YGN and the outside world, with a majority of the YGN's roster putting out a rabbit emoji followed by a purple heart emoji on their Instagram notes, and Instagram stories resharing found moments of the rabbit or fans meeting him would be posted quickly, with Instagram stories of YGN reaching more than three times its average viewership.
Comments and debates as to whether or not a new mascot would be auditioned were soon shutdown, as many fans began sending pictures of their pets (especially rabbits) hoping to let their pet become the new symbol, only for YGN Squadz, leader and owner of the label, to shut down all attempts albeit encouraging sending pet pics anyways, due to his love for animals. 
A lingering debate as to if The Pumpkin would succeed Tucker, as Pumpkin is YGN Kaigez' new pet rabbit and has been an open discussion as to replacement even when Tucker was still alive, though the administration unanimously denied any attempt at allowing Pumpkin succeed Tucker as mascot. 
Kaigez' new dog, Chip (named after Lil Chip) was another topic of debate over potential mascot eligibility.
== Personality ==
Tucker is especially known for his grumpy expressions, as he never shows signs of positivity and interests in anything. He is known to become aggressive if attempted to be handled or snuggled, though few occasions has had the tendency to allow temporary handleability. 
Despite this, other instances of Tucker being friendly have been documented; Kaigez mentioned he liked to lick people like a dog, and would sometimes hop on a bed or couch, and lay on your lap like one, and was usually very gentle if you did not attempt to pick him up. 
He was also nearly mute, as nobody has been able to verify him having made vocalizations or sounds, other than thumping and scratching. 
== Trivia ==
* Tucker has been the mascot of YGN since atleast February 2022.
* Tucker was initially brought out to events during the earlier days of YGN, but due to advancing age, he was slowly replaced by varying grey Flemish Giants who were brought out either on stage or at parties, while on a leash. These appearances were rare, as loud noises and large crowds had to be avoided to prevent stress on the rabbits.
* Likewise, during his last days alive, the real Tucker was at the Magic Midways fair in Haw River, promoting the Young Grown Nation, though was unable to be brought out for a majority of his final week due to inclimate weather. He had been exhibited by his temporarily new caretaker and was even due an appearance at the Raleigh State fair in October prior to his death.