Ad Disclosure
Important Mascot News: Phanatic in Diamondbacks’ Booth, Burger King Retires The King
By Kyle Scott
Published:
Photo: CBS Philly
Well this is odd. On Monday, Howard Eskin announced that he was stepping down from his afternoon hosting duties. Not four days later we learn Burger King is going to retire The King. This is all too weird. [Philly.com]
On Monday, inflammatory sports-yakker Howard Eskin announced he was giving up his daily radio gig at WIP.
Today, Burger King is expected to announce big advertising changes, including the “dethroning the creepy King character,” according to USA Today.
Coincidence?
You decide.
On to to mascots that don’t frighten us… The Phanatic stopped by the Diamondbacks broadcast booth last night. He stole Mark Grace’s gig before watching John Mayberry Jr. launch a two-run home run. The video is after the jump. Grace: he… he isn’t funny.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.