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‘Lonely’ Gritty pens letter of hope to fans who are practicing social distancing

By Ian Oland

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March 17, 2020 1:55 pm

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty published his first tweet since making fun of Brad Marchand a week ago.

The mascot penned a letter to his fans all across the world and admitted he’s practicing social distancing. Gritty also spoke about what he’s been up to lately.

Gritty, who is a month removed from being cleared of physically assaulting a little boy, says that “adorable creatures” like himself seem to be immune to the novel coronavirus and he’s “completely wrapped” his home in toilet paper to keep the sickness away.

From Gritty:

My Dear Gritizens,

We have no hockey. But we have each other. Now is when I would typically embrace you with my fur, but instead I will envelop you with my words (social distancing).

How are you? I hope everyone is staying safe… but enough about you, let’s talk about me.

I know a lot of you have been asking if I’m okay and wondering what I’ve been up to. The most adorable creatures seem to be immune (dogs, small children, and possibly ME?). Regardless, I’m taking this very seriously. My paws are v clean. My home is completely wrapped in toilet paper, the virus isn’t getting in.

I’m health in its purest form. My body temperature is at the classic Gritty average of -55.6 degrees Celsius, I’ve never felt slimmer, but I still can’t seem to shake this swimmer’s ear (ongoing issue). You know what they say, when the virus goes low, we go high.

Well, the DVD box at the toilet paper store was out of options, so I’m now on my ninth watch of Osmosis Jones (2001 – Fantasy/Action). I also started watching LOST. I couldn’t find Seasons 1 or 2, so I started watching Season 3 and I can’t help but feel like I missed something important.

I’m lonely, so I’m sure you are too. We can be lonely together. Maybe being together in loneliness will make us… not lonely? I recognize that there’s a lot going on, and I rightfully assume my duty to be the orange light of hope in this COVID-19 covered world. After all, laughter is the best medicine. Next to medicine.

Peace. Love. Sanitizer. Waves.
Gritty

For the record, here is the trailer for Osmosis Jones.

I’m glad Gritty is practicing social distancing and self-quarantining himself in his house. Because we all know this fluffy orange blob struggles to respect others’ personal space and practice good personal hygiene.

Here’s how he celebrated St. Patrick’s Day.

Headline photo courtesy of @GrittyNHL

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