What the actual f*ck.
We thought the general idea of sporting mascots was to look cute and cuddly on the sidelines and engage youngsters going to games – not to haunt their nightmares and prolong bed-wetting.
Japanese rugby union side Sunwolves (or HITO-Communications Sunwolves to give them their full name) obviously decided something a little edgier was required for their club symbol.
So they’ve created a weird kind of demonic creature, two parts Crack Fox from the Mighty Boosh and one part Michael Jackson from the Thriller video.
Meet ‘Pinging’ – and hope to God he never meets you…
Well the Sunwolves' new mascot 'Pinging' isn't terrifying at all…. pic.twitter.com/OTfPi26UAd
— Tom Hamilton (@tomhamiltonespn) February 26, 2016
