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Three-dimensional affinity displays for removably attaching onto an exterior side surface of a vehicle are presented herein. The affinity display may include an outer shell that helps shield a base surface from wind drag and weather elements while driving, helping to ensure that the affinity display

Three-dimensional affinity displays for removably attaching onto an exterior side surface of a vehicle are presented herein. The affinity display may include an outer shell that helps shield a base surface from wind drag and weather elements while driving, helping to ensure that the affinity display remains attached to the exterior side surface of the vehicle. The affinity display may include aerodynamic features, such as a dome shape, and a drain hole to prevent water from building up within the affinity display. The affinity display may also include a detachable strap to assist with stability, and a recess in the base surface for attaching the strap to the affinity display.

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1. An affinity display for mounting on an exterior side surface of a vehicle, the affinity display comprising: a base surface including three attachment members that attach to the exterior side surface of the vehicle, wherein the attachment members are suction cups;an outer shell that is three dimen

1. An affinity display for mounting on an exterior side surface of a vehicle, the affinity display comprising: a base surface including three attachment members that attach to the exterior side surface of the vehicle, wherein the attachment members are suction cups;an outer shell that is three dimensional and coupled to the base surface, wherein the outer shell extends past the base surface and shields the base surface on at least one side such that when the affinity device is mounted on a flat surface of a vehicle, the suction cups are hidden from view from outside the vehicle on the at least one side; anda cavity formed by the base surface and outer shell, the cavity including a drain hole substantially at a lowest point in the cavity,wherein the three suction cups are arranged in a tripod configuration, andwherein each of the three suction cups are attached to slots in the base surface that are oriented in three different directions. 2. The affinity display of claim 1, wherein two of three suction cups are located within one inch of the bottom of the base surface for access by a user who wishes to remove the affinity display. 3. The affinity display of claim 1, further including a strap compartment recessed into the base surface. 4. The affinity display of claim 3, further including a detachable strap that includes a first suction cup substantially at a proximal end and a second suction cup substantially at a distal end, wherein the first suction cup attaches to the strap compartment and the second suction cup attaches to an interior surface of the vehicle. 5. The affinity display of claim 3, further including a strap that may be stored substantially inside the affinity display by pushing the strap through a slot in the strap compartment. 6. The affinity display of claim 1, wherein the outer shell resembles a helmet and is substantially dome shaped with an opening at the bottom of the helmet. 7. The affinity display of claim 1, wherein the bottom of the base surface includes a beveled edge, and two of the three attachment members are positioned along a line that is substantially parallel to the beveled edge. 8. The affinity display of claim 1, wherein the outer shell and base surface are made of a polycarbonate material. 9. The affinity display of claim 1, wherein the affinity display further includes a battery, memory, and speaker, wherein the memory stores a fight song of an entity that is represented on the outer shell of the affinity display, and affinity display plays the fight song through the speaker. 10. The affinity display of claim 1, wherein the affinity display includes at least one light within the cavity. 11. The affinity display of claim 10, wherein the outer shell of the affinity display resembles a pumpkin or a wreath. 12. An affinity display for mounting on an exterior side surface of a vehicle, the affinity display comprising: a base surface including a beveled bottom edge with an elongate attachment member at most one inch away from the beveled edge, the attachment member attaching to the side surface of the vehicle;an outer shell that is three dimensional and coupled to the base surface, wherein the outer shell extends past the base surface and shields the base surface on all sides other than the beveled edge by extending past the base surface in a direction relative to the exterior side surface of a vehicle when the affinity display is attached to the vehicle;a cavity formed by the base surface and outer shell, the cavity including a drain hole substantially at a low point in the cavity. 13. The affinity display of claim 12, wherein the outer shell extends at least two millimeters past the base surface in a direction relative to the exterior side surface of a vehicle when the affinity display is attached to the vehicle. 14. The affinity display of claim 12, wherein the attachment member is one of two suction cups oriented along a line parallel to the beveled edge and within one inch of the beveled edge. 15. The affinity display of claim 12, wherein the drain hole is in the beveled edge. 16. The affinity display of claim 12, wherein the cavity includes a light. 17. An affinity display for mounting on an exterior side surface of a vehicle, the affinity display comprising: a base surface including a beveled bottom edge with two suction cups oriented in a parallel line with respect to the beveled edge for attaching to the side surface of the vehicle;an outer shell that is a three-dimensional helmet and coupled to the base surface, wherein the outer shell extends past the base surface and shields the base surface on all sides other than the beveled edge by extending past the base surface in a direction relative to the exterior side surface of a vehicle when the affinity display is attached to the vehicle; anda drain hole substantially at a low point in the cavity.