In this corner… hailing from the Galapagos Islands… weighing 300 pounds… the Prince of Pranks… the Duke of Dance… and now, officially, the Top Mascot in Sports… the Phillie Phanatic! Rankings were recently released at Forbes.com.
The runner-up, the San Diego Chicken, is so yesterday, while the Phanatic is more popular and charismatic than ever. The lovable green giant, who turns 30 on April 25, still has the power of a rhino, the balance of a tightrope walker and the agility of an Olympic gymnast. Third place goes to Mr. Met. Are you kidding me?! Mr. Met is nothing but a bloated baseball with a Mets cap and the personality of Mitt Romney, and he’s about as much fun as a root canal. Yes, I hate the Mets.
The Phillies suffered through a lot of lean years from the mid-80s through the 90s, with the exception of one World Series run. At times, watching the Phillies was almost as difficult as watching Mr. Met. But fans could always count on the Phanatic to make a day at the ballpark enjoyable, despite the misery on the diamond. I still make it a point to get Blueclaws tickets when the Phanatic makes one his guest appearances. No mascot is as internationally loved as the Phillie Phanatic.
Realize how lucky you are to have him because the Phillie Phanatic is now officially the Top Mascot in Sports. Was there any doubt?
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