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
— 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
That time he responded to the Pittsburgh Penguins
Sleep with one eye open tonight, bird. pic.twitter.com/wLmGBa0Oyh
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 24, 2018