Pierre The Pelican Makes Its Debut In New Orleans, Terrifies Children
The New Orleans Pelicans mascot made its debut tonight and, well, you might want to lock your doors before you scroll down and check out the photo because Pierre The Pelican is a little creepy.
The New Orleans Hornets officially changed their name to the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this year. Since then the team has unveiled new logos, new jerseys, and tonight fans finally got to meet the mascot Pierre the Pelican.
And it was a little scary.
The New Orleans Pelicans mascot was greeted with more “ahhhhs” then “oooohs” but it’s a little to early to tell if the mascot will be a complete flop. And hey, maybe the Pelicans are just trying to get people ready for Halloween.
Pelicans owner Tom Benson said earlier this year that it was important to pick a mascot that would resonate with the people of Louisiana. And what better way to resonate with fans then to stick your mascot smack dab in the middle of their nightmares.
But maybe I’m being too harsh. Maybe Pierre the Pelican will become a beloved mascot in New Orleans. Maybe Pierre will go on to make kids laugh instead of cry. Maybe.
No more Pierre the Pelican. Get out of my timeline, you’ve already guaranteed yourself a spot in my nightmares.
Introducing your new mascot Pierre the Pelican! pic.twitter.com/CieVTs3sMt
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) October 31, 2013
Nope, definitely sleeping with the light on tonight.
No more Pierre the Pelican. Get out of my timeline, you’ve already guaranteed yourself a spot in my nightmares.
— Lizzie O’Leary (@lizzieohreally) October 31, 2013
PLEASE DON’T KILL ME WHILE I SLEEP RT @PelicansNBA: Introducing your new mascot Pierre the Pelican! pic.twitter.com/bAfmSTUMRT
— Jack Kogod (@Unsilent) October 31, 2013
There is not one kid who will like him. #Creepy RT @PelicansNBA: Introducing your new mascot Pierre the Pelican! pic.twitter.com/Txnn8uFWly
— Danielle Maslany (@DanielleMaslany) October 31, 2013
I love the Pelicans, but my lord Pierre the Pelican is one of the worst mascots I’ve ever seen
— Max Fernandez (@MaxFernandez92) October 31, 2013
