BETA
Chapter 1
Designing a Philadelphia legend
Chapter 2
The internet's favorite chaotic meme
Chapter 3
The secret world of modern mascots
YOUR GOAL
Master of The rise of Gritty
Ch 2 · The internet's favorite chaotic meme
dave Gritty
They called him an eldritch horror in the city hall, But this wild orange king is the mascot of us all!
dave Gritty's physical features, particularly his giant, independently spinning googly eyes, are scientifically designed to trigger a mix of humor and fear.
dave Activists and protesters unexpectedly adopted Gritty's chaotic, anti-establishment energy as a symbol for various political and social movements.
Fun Fact
Gritty's political fame: In 2018, the Philadelphia City Council passed a formal resolution officially welcoming Gritty and praising his 'gritty' attitude.
Glossary
meme (noun)
An image, video, or piece of text, typically humorous, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users. The orange Philadelphia mascot became a viral sensation after debuting on September 24, 2018.
An image, video, or piece of text, typically humorous, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users. The orange Philadelphia mascot became a viral sensation after debuting on September 24, 2018.
Quiz
Which famous celebrity's 'break the internet' paper magazine cover did Gritty parody in a viral photo?
Quiz
In his first week on Twitter (now X), approximately how many followers did Gritty accumulate?
Quiz
What physical characteristic of Gritty's eyes makes them move independently and spin around?
Quiz
Which of the following unusual activities did Gritty perform during a Flyers game break to delight fans?
Quiz
Why did Gritty's face start appearing on protest banners and political signs shortly after his debut?
Quiz
Which major late-night television host did Gritty famously wrestle and throw cake at during his television debut?
Quiz
What is the psychological term for the unsettling feeling humans get when looking at something almost-human like Gritty?