Despite the fact that the Washington Commanders need to be sold, at least we can say the NFL franchise’s new mascot isn’t the worst.
Say hello to Major Tuddy.
The giant hog was unveiled on Sunday as the Commanders lost to the Cleveland Browns and were eliminated from the postseason. As far as mascots go, I say: Not bad!
The pig is a reference to the famed Hogs offensive linemen that led Washington to three Super Bowls. A Tuddy is a touchdown, of course. And Major weaves in with the Commanders’ military references.
Still, inevitably, there were jokes made on Twitter:
Here's Major Tuddy!
He's kind of a pig deal…
WELCOME OUR NEW MASCOT, 𝙈𝘼𝙅𝙊𝙍 𝙏𝙐𝘿𝘿𝙔! 🐷 pic.twitter.com/N6eMy6goiV
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 1, 2023
Meet the #Commanders new mascot, Major Tuddy
According to the team, his love for Washington football began when he was just a piglet after watching the Hogs offensive lines of the 80s and 90s.
He also hails from Upper MarlBOARo, Maryland. @nbcwashington @JPFinlayNBCS #HTTC pic.twitter.com/k6MmpizEcw
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) January 1, 2023
So many jokes
The @Commanders new mascot, Major Tuddy, is the stuff nightmares are made of. pic.twitter.com/Uwnd9b2Py9
— Outsider Sports (@OutsiderSports) January 2, 2023
The Commanders new mascot, Major Tuddy, is a salute to the Hogs from back in the day.
That's being said, it's a tad creepy. pic.twitter.com/uF1PrKebj8— Scott DeHuff 🎙 (@DeHuff) January 1, 2023
The Commanders introducing Major Tuddy to the world. #HTTC pic.twitter.com/mRtsIS1aqI
— Shaun Salehi (@ShaunSalehi) January 1, 2023
I'm having a real tough time differentiating between David Puddy from "Seinfeld" and Major Tuddy from the Washington Commanders. pic.twitter.com/NLag7rNiVE
— John Kelly (@JohnKelly) January 2, 2023
That’s “Major Tuddy” — the Commanders new mascot.
Yes, it is a big pig in a helmet. pic.twitter.com/Rfzve7nM3g
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) January 1, 2023
Now I know where I recognize "Major Tuddy" from… pic.twitter.com/MClGs7G9vw
— Dave Preston (@davpresto) January 2, 2023
Major Tuddy: Dishonorably Discharged, 2023 pic.twitter.com/k5v4fdvvFV
— C. Austin Cox (@CAustinCox) January 2, 2023
The #Commanders’ new mascot is Major Tuddy. His reception is only slightly warmer than that for Carson Wentz. pic.twitter.com/RlSTMz0LkN
— Steve DeShazo (@SteveDeShazo1) January 1, 2023
