10 Times Gritty Was a Beast on Social Media

There has been a lot of chatter since the Philadelphia Flyers unveiled its new mascot, Gritty, ahead of the 2018 NHL season. At first, people weren’t sure how to feel about the seven-foot, orange, furry character, but Gritty quickly became an online sensation. Here are 10 times Gritty proved to be a beast on social media:

That time he mocked a Kim Kardashian photo shoot

Goodnight, internet. pic.twitter.com/gx2Pbxfcds

— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 25, 2018

That time he photobombed Ricky Gervais and Jimmy Fallon

Just had the weirdest dream. @jimmyfallon @GrittyNHL pic.twitter.com/1Cd8GUX5wJ

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) September 27, 2018

That time he dumped popcorn on a fan

My dinner. worth it. pic.twitter.com/etLgQfc5wk

— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 28, 2018

That time he met the Philly Phanatic for the first time

#BreakTheInternet pic.twitter.com/BvLDfgM794

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) September 30, 2018

That time he made a scene at Adventure Aquarium

Sorry @AdventureAqua, fish plushies are a real trigger for me. pic.twitter.com/ChrBO34mrG

— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) October 8, 2018

That time he came in like a wrecking ball

Eat your heart out @MileyCyrus, @GrittyNHL came in like a wrecking ball tonight.

Here's his incredible entrance into his first home regular season game. pic.twitter.com/WpqsY7HAy3

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) October 9, 2018

That time he nominated himself for Time’s “Person of the Year” award

pic.twitter.com/19JE2hO7qy

— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) November 20, 2018

That time he transformed into Bruce Springsteen

Glory Days. #NJDvsPHI | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/n7BqGf0eF0

— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) October 20, 2018

That time he went to the movies

Saw a movie this wknd. @ladygaga I’ve also been called the songbird of my generation 🕊

What did you guys do? pic.twitter.com/6YyP1cn6WK

— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) October 22, 2018