Flyers introduce new mascot named Gritty

[BernieParent]

No.

I am saying I am fine to pretend this is a thing and play along until this stupid SOB dumps food on me at the arena

Oh, because my version would be way cooler.

Seriously, though, a mascot steps on the line while interacting with fans of opposing teams. It seemed all in good humour, the opposing fans seemed to enjoy it, and it was popcorn, but I agree that the mascot has to really be cautious about this.

 

[sabremike]

No.

I am saying I am fine to pretend this is a thing and play along until this stupid SOB dumps food on me at the arena

The Rangers fans should just be relieved he only dumped popcorn on them because usually he would decapitate them and bring their heads back to his underground lair as souvenirs.

 

[Paxon]

I think he's a great marketing stunt, credit to the Flyers on this but I'm not a fan of him accosting fans of other teams.

I don't care if they are in your arena you don't physically touch opposing fans or dump food on them if you work in that arena.

[mod] When things like this happen with a visiting fan in the crowd they're either some team staffer planted in a jersey or they were approached and asked if they'd play along.

 

[Cellee]

Oh, because my version would be way cooler.

Seriously, though, a mascot steps on the line while interacting with fans of opposing teams. It seemed all in good humour, the opposing fans seemed to enjoy it, and it was popcorn, but I agree that the mascot has to really be cautious about this.

Yeah, anything that can stain, no.

 

[Cellee]

Please, don't be a rube. When things like this happen with a visiting fan in the crowd they're either some team starter planted in a jersey or they were approached and asked if they'd play along.

Yeah, I'd assume so.

 

[Harvey Birdman]

Please HF... Please please please. Can we just keep this thread going forever. Sticky It and call It the Temple of Gritty or something ... anything. It can be the repository for all things mascot. Even as a Pens fan I never want this thread to die.

 

[Cyborg LeClair]

Oh, because my version would be way cooler.

Seriously, though, a mascot steps on the line while interacting with fans of opposing teams. It seemed all in good humour, the opposing fans seemed to enjoy it, and it was popcorn, but I agree that the mascot has to really be cautious about this.

I know MeLVin at Phantoms games does a similar gag. Im 90% sure one of the handlers talks to the people first to make sure its okay. I used to work event staff, ive seen communication between staff and fans prior and post popcorn. It's all in the name of fun. People are just happy to be involved and on the big screen.

 

[Helistin]

This could ignite some friendly competition with other teams so they could also start introducing even crappier mascots.
Looking forward to it.

 

[Cellee]

This could ignite some friendly competition with other teams so they could also start introducing even crappier mascots.
Looking forward to it.

No.

That would ruin this.

 

[Cellee]

Please HF... Please please please. Can we just keep this thread going forever. Sticky It and call It the Temple of Gritty or something ... anything. It can be the repository for all things mascot. Even as a Pens fan I never want this thread to die.

Yes, please sticky.

 

[TheAngryHank]

Gritty looks like a better looking version of Giroux

Gritty also grabs asses

 

[LeafsNation75]

 

[LeafsNation75]

Gritty was also recently on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.





Also a Flyers fan decided to get himself a Gritty tattoo.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I find it hysterical that he's already become a meme. XD

 

[BernieParent]

I know MeLVin at Phantoms games does a similar gag. Im 90% sure one of the handlers talks to the people first to make sure its okay. I used to work event staff, ive seen communication between staff and fans prior and post popcorn. It's all in the name of fun. People are just happy to be involved and on the big screen.

For sure, the pro mascots can pull this off and probably even check first with the target fan(s). But it just takes one wrong encounter and the mascot is labeled for a good long while.

 

[NoName]

It is so bad its good... The sheer weirdness actually makes it almost instantly iconic.

Honestly, this is actually getting news coverage and giving the Flyers exposure on the news and talk-shows so "Gritty" is definitely a plus for the Flyers.

 

[sabremike]

For sure, the pro mascots can pull this off and probably even check first with the target fan(s). But it just takes one wrong encounter and the mascot is labeled for a good long while.

If something went wrong and Gritty ended up stabbing someone I think the local authorities would just shrug.

 

[Cellee]

If something went wrong and Gritty ended up stabbing someone I think the local authorities would just shrug.

Kinda get the impression this applied to everyone in Philly.

 

[LeafsNation75]

Does anyone else want to see the Flyers and Gritty do something similar to what Carlton The Bear did a few years ago.

 

[puckpilot]

Who ever named the guy must have had some form of dyslexia. The first two letters should be reversed and shifted up one letter in the alphabet. R to S and G to H.

 

[Bruckuss]

Does anyone else want to see the Flyers and Gritty do something similar to what Carlton The Bear did a few years ago.

If gritty does anything remotely along these lines, it will be a) entertaining and b) sponsored by depends because people are likely to lose their s#1+

Carlton is a teddy bear, who kids love.

Gritty is a monster, who twisted adults love lol

 

[Sam Spade]

I just ordered a Gritty t-shirt. #noregrets

 

[Dominance]

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The scariest part about this image is the orientation of the gloves, meaning that Gritty can rotate his head and/or hands a full 360°.

 

[Tripod]

If something went wrong and Gritty ended up stabbing someone I think the local authorities would just shrug.

Hence:

 

[kingskring]