B.A. In Phanatic Dancing

It’s late August, and the Philadelphia Phillies are somehow still alive in the Wild Card race. This can only be due in part to the Phanatic Dance’s new sponsor:

Because, really, there’s no better time to look for a college to go to than during the Phanatic Dance.

Wild Card Standings [MLB.com]

This Is Why We Always Come Back, Phillies

A mascot tug-of-war and an 11-4 win over the Mets? Be still my heart.

Phils bury Mets again behind Wolf [Inquirer]

Website Finally Finds Words To Explain Phanatic’s Greatness

From MLBMascots.com:

The Phanatic is at his mischievous best while riding on his all-terrain vehicle before the game. He even tries to knock off the players of the opposing team to give the home team any advantage. He participates in scoffing and hooting at the opposing team along with the fans. In the crowd he is up to any mischief. He may awkwardly a tub of popcorn, steal your girlfriend, buff a bald head or just sit down and watch the game with you - from your lap.

Truer words were never written.

Phillie Phanatic [MLBMascots.com]

Even For Al Roker, This May Be A New Low

What’s the only thing worse than being sent to Philadelphia to interview a Ben Franklin impersonator and a green furry mascot who doesn’t talk? Being sent to Philadelphia to interview a Ben Franklin impersonator and a silent green furry mascot who hits you in the face with his tongue. (Or whatever that thing is.)

‘Today’, ‘Good Day’ In Turf War?

Today was the second straight Monday morning without a Mascot Monday at the end of the program, and the viewers, clearly, were outraged. (I got 1500 emails by 11 a.m.)

Fear not, though! A competitor has come in to join the party! You hear that, Good Day Philadelphia? Today is inchin’ into your turf:

—–Original Message—–

From: Rinaldi, Deborah [mailto:xxxxx@phillies.com]
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 2:53 PM
To: [The Media]
Subject: Phillie Phanatic to Appear on Today with Al Roker on Tuesday

May 22, 2006

For Immediate Release

Phillie Phanatic to Appear on Today with Al Roker on Tuesday

The Phillie Phanatic will be making a special appearance on Today, as he greets weather reporter Al Roker, who will be broadcasting live from the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Tuesday, May 23, at 8:30 a.m.

We can only hope Roker and the Phanatic dance, dance, dance the morning away. Hopefully, the Good Day crowd will also be at the Art Museum steps, armed with water balloons.

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‘Good Day’ Finally Lands The Biggest Mascot Of Them All

The Phillie Phanatic, Dorothy Krysiuk… Mascot Monday has hit a new zenith. (Or, if you prefer, nadir, but come on — this is awesome.) It’s good to be back.

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