10 Tweets That Prove Gritty Is Better at the Internet Than You
Love or hate the new Flyers mascot, he — it? — has some real social media savvy.
L: Photo via the Philadelphia Flyers | R: Photo via Twitter
Philly is still somewhat divided on the new Flyers mascot, Gritty.
We all can agree that he (it?) is frightening. And yet some of us find his more, shall we say, “unsettling” qualities endearing, or even … appropriate for the city. (These are the kinds of people who make and drink craft beer dedicated to him.) Others never want to see or go near him.
No matter which category you fall into (I personally went from being utterly terrified to completely captivated), you’re probably tuned into the social media chatter about Gritty, which is really quite amusing. And one thing’s for sure: Gritty knows how to win the Internet — probably better than you do. Here are 10 tweets/moments that prove it.
When Gritty acknowledged the backlash, but stayed positive…
#firstdaysarehardbutitgetsbetter https://t.co/TLiLAMaClU
— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) September 27, 2018
#bestfriendsgivethebestadvice https://t.co/YOc6MibXWh
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 27, 2018
Let’s be real: Gritty knows that everyone feels a little weird about him. He’s not going to pretend he’s not seeing it. He’s just waiting for us to calm down about it (and come around to him). Until then, he’ll wait and keep doing his thing.
…And made it clear that, like much of Philly, he won’t let haters stand in his way.
https://twitter.com/GrittyNHL/status/1044581058791034880
That includes Pennsylvania’s other NHL team.
Sleep with one eye open tonight, bird. pic.twitter.com/wLmGBa0Oyh
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 24, 2018
And the NHL itself.
https://twitter.com/GrittyNHL/status/1044627573987319809
At the same time, we appreciated when Gritty remained humble and recognized his … blunders.
Why didn’t anybody tell me the ice is this slippery? https://t.co/wZciPPzIgQ
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 25, 2018
Maybe he tested out a few of the Nightmare Fuel craft brews before his first game? Either way, we’re willing to give him another shot on the ice.
Because he has Philly’s back.
To my friends, the Day Ones & the Day Twos:
As I sit here, I realize that you all woke up on Monday morning not knowing me. And now I'm here – graciously checked blue and featured on late night TV.
But Philly, I am here for you. You're my city & the @NHLFlyers my team.
-Gritty pic.twitter.com/PQOog3FxLW
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 26, 2018
Congratulations, Gritty. You officially won (most of) our trust.
And he’s ready to be part of the team.
Hey neighbor! Game night on Thursdays? I’m thinking charades. https://t.co/znCtq9cqAZ
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 25, 2018
Thanks fam! Can Phang come over tonight for a slumber party? https://t.co/3VSAmZaZaE
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/GrittyNHL/status/1044256729649860608
He’s even willing to hear out the rest of the world, include the non-Philadelphians who dissed him.
Unlike @BaileyLAKings, I respect the world’s decisions.
I am Pro-World. https://t.co/NVlJl18DGV
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 26, 2018
He is pro-world. How cultured.
After all, he’s a celebrity — he knew how to get Twitter’s attention to verify it. (Read: He can get things done.)
Hey @Twitter, is the blue check mark guy on vacation this week?
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 25, 2018
And apparently he can “break the internet” better than Kim K.
Goodnight, internet. pic.twitter.com/gx2Pbxfcds
— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) September 25, 2018
