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Kingsley, one year on: The Drum catches up with football's most 'terrifying' mascot

on Jun 29, 2016 | 0 comments

By Rebecca Stewart

When Partick Thistle mascot Kingsley was unveiled one year ago by the Glasgow football club he almost broke the internet.

The monobrowed maestro’s unusual appearance ensured him almost instant viral fame, courting media attention in the UK and across the globe from the likes of CNN and BuzzFeed.

Even Time Magazine warned readers: ‘This soccer team’s new mascot will haunt your every morning.’

Despite his fast-found notoriety, the yellow character, who was designed by Turner-prize winning artist David Shrigley to represent the team’s sponsorship deal with US firm Kingsford Capital, has undoubtedly helped put the Read full story ›

Source: The Drum