Cubs unveil first official mascot "Clark"

[soxhop411]

 
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140113&content_id=66536324&vkey=news_chc&c_id=chc&tcid=tw_article_66536324

 

[TomRicardo]

Looks like it is about to burst into tears.  That is about right.

 

[LogansDad]

Well, Wally officially dropped down a peg on the Worst Mascot in baseball list.
 
 
WTF?

 

[Freddy Linn]

 

[Puffy]

My goodness, what is with the slightly surprised and terrified look on the cub's face?

 

[Savin Hillbilly]

Yeah, he looks like the secret police just caught him with an illegal baseball and he's trying to talk his way out of being summarily executed.

 

[Leather]

T.C. Bear would like a word.
 

 

[glennhoffmania]

I like it.  He's got his hat on backwards so that means he can relate to young people like us and understand where we're coming from.

 

[brs3]

What's funnier than that is the Cubs slogan is "COMMITTED". Leaves a lot to be figured out. Committed to winning? Committed to the nut house?

 

[terrisus]

I'm drawing a blank on why they would go with the name "Clark." First thing that popped to mind was Clark Griffith, but obviously that's the wrong team.
EDIT: Alright, re-read the article. "Named after Clark and Addison, the intersection where Wrigley Field is located?" Really?
 
Also, yeah, the diverted eyes, the downturned mouth... It's pretty obvious he doesn't want to be here either.

 

[brienc]

My goodness, what is with the slightly surprised and terrified look on the cub's face?

Moises Alou is screaming at him, and the fans behind him are throwing beer at him.

Edit: I really hate typing on my phone

 

[phrenile]

 

[Dan to Theo to Ben]

Looks like it is about to burst into tears.  That is about right.

Jimmy Dugan does not approve of this mascot.

 

[cromulence]

I'm praying for there to be enough of a backlash against this that Hank and Hal don't get tempted. NYS is bad enough, I could do without ever seeing a Billy Bomber or whatever.

 

[DJnVa]

Let's send the Bruins bear out there to kick the shit out of him.

 

[Dan to Theo to Ben]

I'm praying for there to be enough of a backlash against this that Hank and Hal don't get tempted. NYS is bad enough, I could do without ever seeing a Billy Bomber or whatever.

I agree. Yankees plus airplanes plus weaponry is not something anyone wants to see.

 

[cromulence]

I agree. Yankees plus airplanes plus weaponry is not something anyone wants to see.

 
You know, you could make that joke every time anyone ever says "Bronx Bombers" or "Bombers", which is a lot. I'm honored that you chose to pull that card now.

 

[EvilEmpire]

The first pic looks like he just realized he Bartman'd the ball and is apologetic...and scared.

 

[Leather]

I'm shocked there's been no Pedo Bear photoshop yet.

 

[Frank Fenway]

 
You know, you could make that joke every time anyone ever says "Bronx Bombers" or "Bombers", which is a lot. I'm honored that you chose to pull that card now.

 

[twibnotes]

Clark? Is this real or The Onion?

 

[LeoCarrillo]

They shoulda just gone with Jim Belushi.

 

[Jordu]

He's not wearing pants.

 

[snowmanny]

Yup.  He's going to show us his hidden ball trick.

 

[mikeford]

Its so shitty and horrible...
 
 
Just like the Cubs. Its perfect. 

 

[Hoplite]

I hope he's of age, he's not wearing any pants.

 

[TheYellowDart5]

I'm praying for there to be enough of a backlash against this that Hank and Hal don't get tempted. NYS is bad enough, I could do without ever seeing a Billy Bomber or whatever.

 
Didn't the Yankees use to have a mascot way back in the 1980s? Wingack or JA or Terry, back me up here.

 

[soxhop411]

 
Didn't the Yankees use to have a mascot way back in the 1980s? Wingack or JA or Terry, back me up here.

yes
 

 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy_(mascot)

 

[mt8thsw9th]

 
Didn't the Yankees use to have a mascot way back in the 1980s? Wingack or JA or Terry, back me up here.

 
https://www.google.com/search?q=1980s+yankees+mascot&oq=1980s+yankees+mascot&aqs=chrome..69i57.4980j0j4&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=119&ie=UTF-8

 

[Lowrielicious]

yes
 

 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy_(mascot)

Must have been turfed when he refused to cut that hair.
 

 

[terrisus]

I'm praying for there to be enough of a backlash against this that Hank and Hal don't get tempted. NYS is bad enough, I could do without ever seeing a Billy Bomber or whatever.

 
The Yankees already have their own friendly and lovable, yet goofy and misunderstood, mascot though.
 

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

These mascots are usually one of the last things dying kids see when they show up at the local Children's Hospital to cheer them up. At least give the bear a Nintendo DS or a pair of big boobs.

 

[JayMags71]

Still not my favorite mascot ever:

 

[Reverend]

Still not my favorite mascot ever:

 
I think that may be the worst thing I have ever seen.
 
Thank you for this.

 

[staz]

What the Cubs failed to mention is that Clark is also currently their best lefty option of out the bullpen.

 

[YTF]

I'm praying for there to be enough of a backlash against this that Hank and Hal don't get tempted. NYS is bad enough, I could do without ever seeing a Billy Bomber or whatever.

 
 
 
From what I understand SOS' boys are already on it and have a prototype

 

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[terrisus]

I don't know why it took until now for me to realize he was wearing his hat backwards too.
Hey, he'll be totally rad with the kids. Plus, it helps to hide one of the Cubs logos, so that's a plus as well.

 

[barbed wire Bob]

I like it.  He's got his hat on backwards so that means he can relate to young people like us and understand where we're coming from.

 
Just like Poochie
 

 

[barbed wire Bob]

I'm shocked there's been no Pedo Bear photoshop yet.

Deadspin is having a contest.
 

 

[terrisus]

Deadspin is having a contest.
 

I like it.

 

[MalzoneExpress]

Clark has blue eyes? 

 

[Deweys New Stance]

First mascot?  What does this guy have to do to get his due?
 

 

[John Marzano Olympic Hero]

Wasn't that the thing blew the butler in "The Shining"?

 

[brienc]

 

[Savin Hillbilly]

 
I think that may be the worst thing I have ever seen.

 
Seriously, what is that team's nickname, the Cthulhus?

 

[terrisus]

 
Seriously, what is that team's nickname, the Cthulhus?

 
The R'lyeh Cthulhus?

 

[Spelunker]

Those eyes. Those...dead, dead eyes.

 

[JimD]

No need for Theo to keep that gorilla suit now.