Twitter roasts Golden Knights over interesting mascot choice
Introducing the Golden Knights mascot, CHANCE! pic.twitter.com/2VCu9H93Mu
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) October 14, 2017
We will give you a chance right now, go ahead and Google what a "Gila monster" is.
If you're short on time, or perhaps more importantly, data, we'll save you the hassle, as the Vegas Golden Knights unveiled their team mascot Friday night and opinions on the selection were somewhat mixed.
Chance, the Gila monster, was not well received by folks on Twitter.
Here are a few solid chirps from people who were - like us - a little bit confused with the Knights' choice:
#goldenknights pic.twitter.com/oJFW5herJu
— Mike (@HabsLaughs) October 14, 2017
Not saying it's a Sandshrew but totally saying it's a Sandshrew @GoldenKnights pic.twitter.com/VE2faEFPcY
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) October 14, 2017
Chance the Mascot pic.twitter.com/k0PIJ6OIow
— hallow-steve 🎃 (@DoleWhipz) October 14, 2017
If you know what movie this is from, please seek help: pic.twitter.com/pcs0UMl9zj
— Seth Rorabaugh (@SethRorabaugh) October 14, 2017
"I'll die before I let them send me back to the lab." pic.twitter.com/7TQsIV45Kg
— James Gordon (@James_J_Gordon) October 14, 2017
It's a Gila Monster. His sister lives in Pittsburgh. Her name is Manon Gay Gila. https://t.co/Yu9UOim30x
— Winging It In Motown (@wingingitmotown) October 14, 2017
— Mary Clarke (@marycclarke) October 14, 2017
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