The Philadelphia Flyers Unveil Their New Mascot, And Social Media Loses Its Mind
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Cross-state rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers, have unveiled their new mascot "Gritty" and the reaction is priceless.
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
As you can imagine, social media has lost their mind over the new frightening mascot.
Seriously, what were they thinking?
It me. #Gritty pic.twitter.com/HfTMVtEAFy
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 24, 2018
OMG...KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!! #whatisthat
— Muffin Man (@Muffin_Man19) September 24, 2018
Even Flyers fans are mortified by "Gritty."
OMG...KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!! #whatisthat
— Muffin Man (@Muffin_Man19) September 24, 2018
— Marc Farzetta (@MarcFarzetta) September 24, 2018
There's thousands more replies, and as you can imagine they're overwhelmingly negative.
The Penguins Twitter account couldn't resist getting in on the "Gritty" action.
lol ok https://t.co/3sSJcbLSfF
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 24, 2018
The Penguins will play the Flyers several times during the season, but meet for the NHL Stadium Series game in Philly on Feb. 23.