Social Media Sounds Off After Flyers Unveil New Mascot Gritty
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Flyers unveiled their new mascot on Monday and it's interesting to say the least.
The Flyers welcomed Gritty into the fold during an event at the Please Touch Museum, in front of over 600 students from the Philadelphia School District.
It me. #Gritty pic.twitter.com/HfTMVtEAFy
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 24, 2018
Gritty is a 7-foot-tall, orange, fuzzy creature "who who will take an active role in embracing the Flyers community outreach initiatives in the Greater Philadelphia Region."
Join us in welcoming the newest member of the #Flyers Family, @GrittyNHL!!
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) September 24, 2018
Learn more about Gritty: https://t.co/eQRwTtD54w https://t.co/njHQO1824b
"We are proud to introduce Gritty and welcome a full-time mascot program to our community engagement initiatives," said Shawn Tilger, chief operating officer for the Flyers, in a statement. "The Flyers have a consistent and active presence in the market through events with our players, wives, alumni and fan development programs, and we see this as a natural progression to keep us active year-round in and outside of our sport.
Gritty will make its debut tonight Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center as the Flyers take on the Boston Bruins.
After the announcement, social media had some thoughts about Gritty. A petition was even made on change.org to get rid of the new mascot.
Gritty is the Phanatic's cousin from Delco
— Zoo With Roy (@zoowithroy) September 24, 2018
I guess Gritty is an improvement over the Flyers' last mascot, which was a guy named Nick in carpenter jeans and a Blue Lives Matter hoodie
— Michael Baumann (@MichaelBaumann) September 24, 2018
(SCENE: Meeting to discuss #Flyers new mascot)
— Mike Sielski (@MikeSielski) September 24, 2018
"What should we name this thing?"
"How about Canskatelikethewindandscorefromanywhereontheice?"
"I don't feel like that's a true reflection of our history and tradition."
"What do you think of 'Gritty?'"
"BOOM."
Worst ideas in recent Philly sports history:
— Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) September 24, 2018
1. Pushing out Sam Hinkie
2. Giving Chip Kelly full power
3. Gritty
https://t.co/6ff1jhJVEy
How long will #Gritty last as the #Flyers new mascot??? My guess, he's out before 2019!
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) September 24, 2018
Ladies and gentleman, the Flyers proudly present "Gritty". Because Gary Busey was not available. pic.twitter.com/redZ7sMsX9
— Upper Darby Police (@UDPolice) September 24, 2018