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Flyers Mascot investigated for assault UPDATE: GRITTY IS FREE
Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:44 pm
Did Gritty Punch a 13 year old Boy in the back?
DAMN GRITTY
UPDATE
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But after waiting in line for about an hour behind dozens of fans to get to Gritty, something shocking happened, according to Greenwell.
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Gritty punched Brandon in the back, Greenwell claims.
In Greenwell’s telling, Brandon playfully patted the mascot on the head after the photo was taken. As Brandon walked away, Gritty got out of his chair, “took a running start," and “punched my son as hard as he could," Greenwell said Wednesday.
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About a month after the alleged punch, as Comcast Spectacor and Greenwell couldn’t come to an agreement, Greenwell reported the incident to Philadelphia police. The matter is being investigated by South Detectives Division. A police spokesperson on Tuesday described the case as an alleged "physical assault” that occurred “during a photo shoot with 13 year old white male and Flyers mascot Gritty.”
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Philadelphia mascots are no strangers to allegations of physical attacks. The Phillie Phanatic was dubbed “the most-sued mascot in the majors” in a 2002 study published in Cardozo Law Review.
DAMN GRITTY
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This post was edited on 2/3/20 at 2:39 pm
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Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:45 pm to atrain5
#freegritty
Look at them...they are all punchable...
And I say this as a Caps fan....all hail Gritty
Look at them...they are all punchable...
And I say this as a Caps fan....all hail Gritty
Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:46 pm to atrain5
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Brandon playfully patted the mascot on the head after the photo was taken
Doubt it
Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:46 pm to atrain5
There are two scenarios:
1) It didn't actually happen
2) It was in retaliation to something the kid did
1) It didn't actually happen
2) It was in retaliation to something the kid did
Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:48 pm to tccdc
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#freegritty
Gritty really is one of the GOAT mascots... but he is also probably a sociopath
This post was edited on 1/22/20 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:51 pm to atrain5
Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:58 pm to atrain5
Philadelphia and her people are a treasure.
Posted on 1/22/20 at 3:59 pm to atrain5
Philly mascots are assholes just like the fans apparently.
Posted on 1/22/20 at 4:34 pm to atrain5
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Gritty
Is this the best "new mascot" of the last 50 years.
nb4 MurderBird and KingCake Baby.
Posted on 1/22/20 at 4:37 pm to BuckyCheese
Yeah, but was he slinging coke like the Pirate Parrot?
Posted on 1/22/20 at 5:05 pm to atrain5
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Gritty punched Brandon in the back
Not to get all lawyer-y, but that's not assault.
Posted on 1/22/20 at 5:10 pm to atrain5
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In Greenwell’s telling, Brandon playfully patted the mascot on the head after the photo was taken. As Brandon walked away, Gritty got out of his chair, “took a running start," and “punched my son as hard as he could," Greenwell said Wednesday.
And nobody else saw this happen, huh?
Somehow, I don’t feel like this is the most accurate account of what happened.
Posted on 1/22/20 at 5:17 pm to StupidBinder
I patted a Mickey Mouse on the head one time when I was a kid thinking nothing and they grabbed my arm very tightly. It made me think it’s probably pretty annoying / painful to have the mascot head banged around like that.
Posted on 1/22/20 at 5:21 pm to atrain5
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About a month after the alleged punch, as Comcast Spectacor and Greenwell couldn’t come to an agreement, Greenwell reported the incident to Philadelphia police
Sounds like they didn’t get the payout they wanted so they went to the police.... if this boy wasn’t injured, and they fabricated an exaggerated story, there should be repercussions for these people
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In Greenwell’s telling, Brandon playfully patted the mascot on the head after the photo was taken. As Brandon walked away, Gritty got out of his chair, “took a running start," and “punched my son as hard as he could," Greenwell said Wednesday.
No way
This post was edited on 1/22/20 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 1/22/20 at 5:44 pm to atrain5
#teamgritty on this one. Gritty is great.
The dad took his kid to a chiropractor? Please. They are supposed to be HOCKEY fans, not soccer fans.
And the team tried to accommodate the sleazy dad and "injured" kid with special perks to resolve their complaint. No dice - the plaintiffs wanted more.
F the kid and his dad.
The dad took his kid to a chiropractor? Please. They are supposed to be HOCKEY fans, not soccer fans.
And the team tried to accommodate the sleazy dad and "injured" kid with special perks to resolve their complaint. No dice - the plaintiffs wanted more.
F the kid and his dad.
Posted on 2/3/20 at 2:39 pm to atrain5
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Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty is no longer facing possible assault charges. Investigators found no evidence of physical assault between Gritty and the 13-year-old accuser.
Hell yeah, the justice system finally got one right. GRITTY IS FREE!!!
Posted on 2/3/20 at 3:39 pm to higgsBoson
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I patted a Mickey Mouse on the head one time when I was a kid thinking nothing and they grabbed my arm very tightly. It made me think it’s probably pretty annoying / painful to have the mascot head banged around like that.
Former college mascot, and yes, it is extremely annoying. Stood in front of a student section, and this one guy constantly did it. Because of the layout of the stadium, I couldn't really do much about it. As for the grabbing of the arm, we were taught that grabbing a little harder than normal or a slight pinch on the back of the arm was a good way to tell a kid to stop doing something. It doesn't really hurt anyone, and generally the kid will stop doing whatever they were.
If Gritty did anything to the kid, he probably hit him in the head harder than the dad is saying.
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