radoran Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 20 hours ago, vis said: by the way, totally come around on Gritty. he's been pretty hilarious. Hope they keep up the antics and he's more of an "anti-mascot" mascot. I am willing to see where this goes. Still not a fan, as such, but the Twitterverse has been riotously on point with this whole thing. 1 hour ago, Podein25 said: Most epic launch of...anything. I honestly think this roll-out has been sheer brilliance. Don't @ me The rollout has been very effective. Nothing makes something go viral like a whole bunch of people dumping on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, radoran said: I am willing to see where this goes. Still not a fan, as such, but the Twitterverse has been riotously on point with this whole thing. What is it that makes you not a fan? Not arguing that you should be, but just curious what your concerns are. Is it a dislike of mascots in general and the marketing ploys behind them? Or the fact that the Flyers have come to this point as an organization? Or is it something specific about Gritty's demeanor thus far? For me, I hated the thing at first because of the first two points and I thought the design was a hideous atrocity. However, it's starting to look more like a troll job and an "anti-mascot," which I am all for. The fact that outsiders are dumping on it and the city is fine by me. People will always trash Philly anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertmega Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I think Antero Griittymäki ™ would have been a far better mascot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 4 hours ago, vis said: What is it that makes you not a fan? Not arguing that you should be, but just curious what your concerns are. Is it a dislike of mascots in general and the marketing ploys behind them? Or the fact that the Flyers have come to this point as an organization? Or is it something specific about Gritty's demeanor thus far? For me, I hated the thing at first because of the first two points and I thought the design was a hideous atrocity. However, it's starting to look more like a troll job and an "anti-mascot," which I am all for. The fact that outsiders are dumping on it and the city is fine by me. People will always trash Philly anyway. The last bit is what has me turning the corner. I just can't stand the look of it in general. Could evolve. The goo-goo-googily eyes don't grab me. My initial reaction was entirely negative (which could be what they were going for). I don't hate mascots in general - as I am a HUGE fan of the Phanatic while I haven't even noticed the Phillies all season. Also Temple's Hooter (not to mention Stella) and the immortal St. Joe's Hawk. I mean, it could be worse. It could be Steely McBeam or Youppi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkscrewy Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 0-2 in the gritty era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooMuchBeard Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I lost any interest I had in going to a Flyers home game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, TooMuchBeard said: I lost any interest I had in going to a Flyers home game... It may be entertaining though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icechipper Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Son of a gun just saw Gritty dancing with Jimmy Fallon to the tune of "Philadelphia Freedom" on Tonight Show. His fame is a runaway train..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Penguins fans photoshop Gritty into random stock images to horrifying effect https://www.yahoo.com/news/penguins-fans-photoshop-gritty-random-171607446.html ...creepy creeper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vis Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 11 hours ago, radoran said: I just can't stand the look of it in general. Could evolve. The goo-goo-googily eyes don't grab me. My initial reaction was entirely negative (which could be what they were going for). Yeah, it’s hideous looking (does it have a nose?). Hated it as well at first, but they must have been going for that on purpose. Youppi is pathetic. I never knew the Habs had a mascot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 So long as Gritty doesn't sing a duet of God Bless America with the fricken Kate Smith video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 25 minutes ago, ruxpin said: So long as Gritty doesn't sing a duet Trio of God Bless America with the fricken Kate Smith video. Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 29 minutes ago, hf101 said: Fixed Definitely that, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Found on the Intertubes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 23 hours ago, radoran said: I am willing to see where this goes. Still not a fan, as such, but the Twitterverse has been riotously on point with this whole thing. The rollout has been very effective. Nothing makes something go viral like a whole bunch of people dumping on it. From a marketing standpoint, what intrigues me is how extremely well thought out it seems to be, but also totally committed to a strange and edgy concept of capitalizing completely on Philly Fan defensiveness and inferiority / Rocky identity. Everyone in Philly seemed to hate Gritty until they realized the rest of the world was mocking Gritty, then by the end of the first day, Philly would die for Gritty. I don't know if it's a successful execution or not, but man, talk about knowing their audience and going all in on a risky approach for that audience. I'm impressed with the balls of it, that's for sure. Still think a nose would do wonders for the thing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 16 hours ago, radoran said: The last bit is what has me turning the corner. I just can't stand the look of it in general. Could evolve. The goo-goo-googily eyes don't grab me. My initial reaction was entirely negative (which could be what they were going for). I don't hate mascots in general - as I am a HUGE fan of the Phanatic while I haven't even noticed the Phillies all season. Also Temple's Hooter (not to mention Stella) and the immortal St. Joe's Hawk. I mean, it could be worse. It could be Steely McBeam or Youppi. I grew up on the Phanatic, The Nittany Lion and occasionally Coco the Hershey Bear, so I kinda feel like I get to be a snob about mascots and my jury is still out on Gritty. I will say that what's impressive to me is seeing him in action and how the freakiness of him is kind of diluted when you're looking at him from 200ft away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 5 hours ago, OccamsRazor said: Penguins fans photoshop Gritty into random stock images to horrifying effect https://www.yahoo.com/news/penguins-fans-photoshop-gritty-random-171607446.html ...creepy creeper... My question is do they get it or not? Do they know that the fact that he's freaky as hell really seems to have been intentional and part of the gag? This really comes across as maybe they're trying to Troll Philly, but in the end are only celebrating what Gritty is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 4 hours ago, King Knut said: Still think a nose would do wonders for the thing though. moving the googly eyes closer together would help too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 So it has been several days now since the Flyers have announced to the world "Gritty". I may still think he is a bit bizarre, but he is growing on me in a weird way. It has become more comical than anything else. Like I said, I may not really like the who Gritty concept but in the same token I don't totally hate him anymore like I did several days ago ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 5 hours ago, King Knut said: My question is do they get it or not? Do they know that the fact that he's freaky as hell really seems to have been intentional and part of the gag? This really comes across as maybe they're trying to Troll Philly, but in the end are only celebrating what Gritty is. They're from Pittsburgh. They don't get anything that doesn't involve mayo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilfieldhockey Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I don't understand how some people don't like Gritty. This is marketing gold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJgoal Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I've started to come around ever since video surfaced of Gritty shooting the ice crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hf101 Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Gritty basically replaces Shawn Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmatus Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 9 hours ago, hf101 said: At this rate, it's fair to assume Gritty will be involved in the next Wrestlemania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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