Hockey world roasts Flyers' creepy new mascot
What ... is that thing?
On Monday, the Philadelphia Flyers unveiled their new mascot, "Gritty", the franchise's first foray into a furry fanatic since the short-lived days of "Slapshot".
While the Flyers are apparently satisfied with the look of their new friend, the response on social media wasn't nearly as positive:
Good luck sleeping tonight, Flyers fans #Gritty pic.twitter.com/PTLdDwWZq9
— Trevor Robb (@TrevorRobb_) September 24, 2018
lol ok https://t.co/3sSJcbLSfF
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 24, 2018
Broad Street + Sesame Street = 😱 https://t.co/1DOioFwGqd
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) September 24, 2018
The evolution of Jakub Voracek 😂 pic.twitter.com/VZO6dKAccg
— The Hockey Gods! (@HockeyGods) September 24, 2018
gritty is youppi's cousin who has fallen into some hard times & everyone is trying to help him get better pic.twitter.com/53a67lvBIx
— Mononc Écoeurant (@MononcEcouerant) September 24, 2018
I think I know how this is going to end. #Gritty pic.twitter.com/950QGpYI8q
— Neil Greenberg (@ngreenberg) September 24, 2018
This is what happens when you shave Gritty. pic.twitter.com/a4dQYT58Sx
— Antoine Bugle Boy (@MrButterChicken) September 24, 2018
Brett Burns? pic.twitter.com/Qpm02qlCmb
— Alex. 𓅓 (@N6rthern) September 24, 2018
So excited to see @Hartsy43 back in Orange and Black! #gritty pic.twitter.com/UQSzHX0wFJ
— Steve Silver (@SteveTSRA) September 24, 2018
Of course, the award for least kid-friendly mascot may still belong to the Edmonton Oilers:
Sorry @NHLFlyers — #Gritty comes close, but nothing's more terrifying than #hunter of the @EdmontonOilers #neversleep pic.twitter.com/YLfh0HYTSb
— Bryan Passifiume (@BryanPassifiume) September 24, 2018
Flyers fans will get their first chance to see "Gritty" up close at Philadelphia's Oct. 9 home opener against the San Jose Sharks.