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The Philadelphia Flyers’ new mascot is named Gritty, but there are much more accurate adjectives to describe the thing

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The Philadelphia Flyers’ new mascot is named Gritty. According to the team’s website, “he earned the name ‘Gritty’ for possessing an attitude so similar to the team he follows.”

But some other adjectives might describe the recently unveiled creature more accurately.

Like “scary.”

Or “creepy.”

Or “horrifying.”

Here, take a look for yourself (if you dare):

Join us in welcoming the newest member of the #Flyers Family, @GrittyNHL!!

Learn more about Gritty: https://t.co/eQRwTtD54w pic.twitter.com/njHQO1824b

Now don’t be fooled by the fact that he resembles the Dodgers’ popular third baseman Justin Turner, who just so happens to resemble the lovable Muppets drummer Animal …

The @redturn2-doppelgänger list is getting pretty long.