Worker lost cool during loss to Brewers
NEW YORK — The amiable mascot for the New York Mets showed off his darker side at a game recently — and was fired as a result, according to the Associated Press.
“Mr. Met” was working at a game against the Milwaukee Brewers — where the New York team was losing 7-1 — when a fan asked him about the game.
The mascot flashed his middle finger (one of four), and a video of the incident soon went viral.
More than one person wears the costume but this particular individual would not do so again, according to an official.
“We apologize for the inappropriate action of this employee,” said the Mets in an email. “We do not condone this type of behaviour. We are dealing with this matter internally.”
