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Braves country reacts to Blooper the mascot

Braves country wasn't too welcoming to the newest member of the franchise after he was revealed.

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ATLANTA – Welcome to Atlanta, Blooper!

After the Braves revealed their newest mascot, Blooper, at ChopFest on Saturday, many fans across the country were left confused.

Welcome to Braves Country, Blooper! #ChopFest pic.twitter.com/5IeqzfMryo
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) January 27, 2018

While the kids seemed to love the new furry addition to the fanbase, adults and long-time fans alike aren’t so thrilled.

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— Dannon Glover (@dannonglover) January 28, 2018

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— David Huey (@davidhuey) January 28, 2018

Dawg I got myself excited over the Braves new mascot and they managed to let me down Georgia sports out here attacking me I’m moving to Antarctica where sports don’t exist
— Gabriel J. Gonzalez (@GJGXXV) January 27, 2018

.@sometacolady said the Braves new mascot looks like Beaker. I think she’s onto something there pic.twitter.com/sD1hTKZYAV
— Alex (@alexwATL) January 27, 2018

This version of the shining would be 100x scarier and that’s facts pic.twitter.com/SmZ2UZE28L
— Ryan (@rhopkins_) January 27, 2018

Many have discussed the similarities to the famous Phillie Phanatic. One person even tweeting saying, “#Blooper is the Phanatic after the flu. And being washed in hot water. Whilst wearing a yak fur coat.”

He's a mix between orbit and Phanatic !! pic.twitter.com/GBPczPcGwe
— Wes Talley (@BoSox1903) January 28, 2018

#Blooper is the Phanatic after the flu. And being washed in hot water. Whilst wearing a yak fur coat. #Braves pic.twitter.com/kz2115sBFM
— Petedavis1 (@Petedavis1) January 27, 2018

As a @Braves fan, I'm disappointed in the new mascot. It looks like we ripped off the Philly Phanatic. What was wrong with Homer? #bringbackhomer #chopfest pic.twitter.com/m85N2eFsHK
— Katie Massey (@kmas0407) January 27, 2018

when the braves mascot and the phillis mascot see each other for the first time #ChopFest pic.twitter.com/3z566WGJXk
— hannah (@hannahnicole103) January 27, 2018

Many fans are asking what happened to Homer while others are calling for Chief Noc-A-Homa to be reinstated.

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— Francisco (@franaldoni) January 28, 2018

Bring back Chief Noc-A-Homa! Atlanta’s mascots have gone downhill since they got rid of The Chief! pic.twitter.com/gQehIDLOrA
— Mark Shanks (@mas4Christ) January 28, 2018

Now, it’s not all hate for Blooper. There are fans who are defending lovable mascot.

I like the Braves new mascot.
Don’t @ me.
— Logan Booker (@LoganMBooker) January 27, 2018

Everyone's a critic, but I will say this:

Blooper is a great name for a baseball mascot.
— Braves Paul (@BravesStats) January 27, 2018

Watch the moment the Braves revealed Blooper:

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