Steely McBeam (say it with a lisp)

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Pittsburgh's football fetish has always intrigued me. To say that Steelers fans are devoted to their team is not only an understatement, but an insult. Steelers fans are righteously fanatical about their team! As such is the case, anything which displeases the denizens of Steeler Nation will not go unspoken for very long.

The Steelers recently named a new mascot; ladies and gentlemen, meet Steely McBeam. I admit, I almost feel sorry for the foam-rubber guy, as initial fan reaction to Steely has been quite negative. At only two days old, Steely is already the Poochie of professional football. On the up side, being yellow, Steely is a shoe-in for a guest spot on The Simpsons and Pittsburgh fans can at least be proud that they have a mascot whose name could allow him to moonlight as a gay porn star.