I Understand This Is A Meaningless Fucking Thing, But Seriously - WTF?!

from espn.com

Mickey Mouse, Ronald McDonald don't make cut

The Mascot Hall of Fame has three new members.

The Phoenix Suns Gorilla, the Philadelphia Phillies Phanatic and the San Diego Padres' Famous Chicken were inducted into the inaugural class during a ceremony Tuesday in Philadelphia.

The three were chosen from a list of 14 finalists that included Mickey Mouse, Ronald McDonald and the Denver Nuggets' Rocky.

To be eligible, a mascot must have been in existence for at least 10 years; have a major impact on its sport, industry and community; and have a performance that is consistently memorable and groundbreaking.

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The Chicken - absolutely. But The Gorilla and the Phanatic over Mickey and Ronald?! I don't know why I care, but I do. And that is some bullshit.