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'''Gritty''' is the official team mascot for the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL)'s [[Philadelphia Flyers]]. <ref>{{cite news|title=Flyers Introduce Official Team Mascot|url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-introduce-official-team-mascot--philadelphia-flyers/c-300359452?tid=281464512|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=PhiladelphiaFlyers.com|date=September 24, 2018|accessdate=October 3, 2018}}</ref> Introduced in 2018, the mascot drew widespread comment for its frightening appearance and was embraced by the alt-right for use in racist internet memes. This was retaliatory, and was motivated by the widespread sentiment of the american left that the mascot should be used as "their very own [[Pepe the Frog]]".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/how-the-left-won-the-war-for-gritty|title=How the left won the war for gritty|date=2018-10-14|work=The New Yorker|access-date=2018-10-14}}</ref>
'''Gritty''' is the official team mascot for the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL)'s [[Philadelphia Flyers]]. <ref>{{cite news|title=Flyers Introduce Official Team Mascot|url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-introduce-official-team-mascot--philadelphia-flyers/c-300359452?tid=281464512|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=PhiladelphiaFlyers.com|date=September 24, 2018|accessdate=October 3, 2018}}</ref> Introduced in 2018, the mascot drew widespread comment for its frightening appearance and was embraced by the American left<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/antifa-appropriates-a-creepy-mascot-1538950061|title=Antifa Appropriates a Creepy Mascot|work=The Wall Street Journal|access-date=2018-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref> as "a symbol of progressive politics and resistance to [[Political positions of Donald Trump|Trumpism]]."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/how-the-left-won-the-war-for-gritty|title=How the Left Won the War for Gritty, the New Mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers|work=The New Yorker|access-date=2018-10-14|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Description ==
== Description ==
Gritty is a 7-foot furry orange creature with [[googly eyes]] who wears Flyers gear.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/the700level/philadelphia-flyers-introduce-new-mascot-gritty|title=Flyers introduce new 'Gritty' addition to team|date=2018-09-24|work=NBC Sports Philadelphia|access-date=2018-09-30}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.maxim.com/sports/gritty-is-the-nhl-mascot-we-deserve-2018-9|title=The Internet Thinks the Philadelphia Flyers' New Mascot Named 'Gritty' Is a Nightmare|work=Maxim|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en-us}}</ref> Gritty was created by David Raymond, the first man to portray the [[Phillie Phanatic]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://lifehacker.com/im-david-raymond-creator-of-gritty-and-this-is-how-i-1829563481|title=I'm David Raymond, Creator of Gritty, and This Is How I Work|date=2018-10-10|accessdate=2018-10-10|publisher=LifeHacker}}</ref> and was introduced on September 24, 2018. The mascot has been compared to the Phillie Phanatic, the mascot for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref name=":1" /> Grittty made his debut on September 24, 2018, and appeared on the [[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon|''Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'']] several days later.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/24794863/nhl-ranking-every-mascot-bailey-gritty-youppi-nordy-victor-e-green-hunter|title=NHL mascot rankings: Gritty's big debut|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/look-new-flyers-mascot-gritty-dances-with-jimmy-fallon-gets-punched-by-ricky-gervais/|title=LOOK: New Flyers mascot Gritty dances with Jimmy Fallon, gets punched by Ricky Gervais|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en}}</ref> Many sources brought attention to his appearance, which could be construed as frightening.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://6abc.com/sports/meet-gritty-the-flyers-new-team-mascot/4327263/|title=Meet Gritty: The Flyers' new team mascot|date=2018-09-24|work=6abc Philadelphia|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
Gritty is a 7-foot furry orange creature with [[googly eyes]] who wears Flyers gear.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/the700level/philadelphia-flyers-introduce-new-mascot-gritty|title=Flyers introduce new 'Gritty' addition to team|date=2018-09-24|work=NBC Sports Philadelphia|access-date=2018-09-30}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.maxim.com/sports/gritty-is-the-nhl-mascot-we-deserve-2018-9|title=The Internet Thinks the Philadelphia Flyers' New Mascot Named 'Gritty' Is a Nightmare|work=Maxim|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en-us}}</ref> Gritty was created by David Raymond, the first man to portray the [[Phillie Phanatic]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://lifehacker.com/im-david-raymond-creator-of-gritty-and-this-is-how-i-1829563481|title=I'm David Raymond, Creator of Gritty, and This Is How I Work|date=2018-10-10|accessdate=2018-10-10|publisher=LifeHacker}}</ref> and was introduced on September 24, 2018. The mascot has been compared to the Phillie Phanatic, the mascot for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref name=":1" /> Grittty made his debut on September 24, 2018, and appeared on the [[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon|''Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'']] several days later.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/24794863/nhl-ranking-every-mascot-bailey-gritty-youppi-nordy-victor-e-green-hunter|title=NHL mascot rankings: Gritty's big debut|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/look-new-flyers-mascot-gritty-dances-with-jimmy-fallon-gets-punched-by-ricky-gervais/|title=LOOK: New Flyers mascot Gritty dances with Jimmy Fallon, gets punched by Ricky Gervais|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en}}</ref> Many sources brought attention to his appearance, which could be construed as frightening.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://6abc.com/sports/meet-gritty-the-flyers-new-team-mascot/4327263/|title=Meet Gritty: The Flyers' new team mascot|date=2018-09-24|work=6abc Philadelphia|access-date=2018-09-30|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

== Antifascist Gritty Memes ==

Since the debut of Gritty on the internet, Gritty has become a popular character for antifascist and other leftist memes <ref>{{cite news|title=Here are 15 Gritty antifa memes on the Internet right now|url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/here-are-15-gritty-antifa-memes-you-need-right-now/|date=October 14, 2018|accessdate=October 14, 2018}}</ref>



==References==
==References==

Revision as of 03:22, 15 October 2018

Gritty
TeamPhiladelphia Flyers
DescriptionLarge, furry, orange creature in Flyers regalia
First seenSeptember 24, 2018
Related mascot(s)Phillie Phanatic
Websitewww.nhl.com/flyers/fans/gritty

Gritty is the official team mascot for the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Philadelphia Flyers. [1] Introduced in 2018, the mascot drew widespread comment for its frightening appearance and was embraced by the American left[2] as "a symbol of progressive politics and resistance to Trumpism."[3]

Description

Gritty is a 7-foot furry orange creature with googly eyes who wears Flyers gear.[4][5] Gritty was created by David Raymond, the first man to portray the Phillie Phanatic,[6] and was introduced on September 24, 2018. The mascot has been compared to the Phillie Phanatic, the mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies.[7] Grittty made his debut on September 24, 2018, and appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon several days later.[8][9] Many sources brought attention to his appearance, which could be construed as frightening.[7][8]

Antifascist Gritty Memes

Since the debut of Gritty on the internet, Gritty has become a popular character for antifascist and other leftist memes [10]


References

  1. ^ "Flyers Introduce Official Team Mascot". PhiladelphiaFlyers.com. NHL Enterprises, L.P. September 24, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "Antifa Appropriates a Creepy Mascot". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  3. ^ "How the Left Won the War for Gritty, the New Mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  4. ^ "Flyers introduce new 'Gritty' addition to team". NBC Sports Philadelphia. 2018-09-24. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  5. ^ "The Internet Thinks the Philadelphia Flyers' New Mascot Named 'Gritty' Is a Nightmare". Maxim. Retrieved 2018-09-30. {{cite news}}: no-break space character in |title= at position 74 (help)
  6. ^ "I'm David Raymond, Creator of Gritty, and This Is How I Work". LifeHacker. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
  7. ^ a b "Meet Gritty: The Flyers' new team mascot". 6abc Philadelphia. 2018-09-24. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  8. ^ a b "NHL mascot rankings: Gritty's big debut". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  9. ^ "LOOK: New Flyers mascot Gritty dances with Jimmy Fallon, gets punched by Ricky Gervais". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  10. ^ "Here are 15 Gritty antifa memes on the Internet right now". October 14, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
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