Philadelphia Democratic mayor responds to ridicule for misspelling Eagles in speech
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker sparked widespread ridicule after misspelling the name of her hometown Eagles during a speech on Sunday.
In a chant celebrating the team’s playoff berth, the Democratic mayor attempted to sing the fan base’s signature chant, spelling out the team’s name. However, she spells it “ELGSES”.
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Mayor Cherel Parker rings the ceremonial bell before the game between the 76ers and the Houston Rockets on January 15, 2024 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)
Parker corrected that mistake during a press conference on Tuesday.
“We don’t promise perfection, and I’m glad I never did,” Parker told reporters. “Especially after I couldn’t spell Eagles correctly.”
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Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker participates in the Democratic primary debate at WPVI-TV studios in Philadelphia on April 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Matlock, File)
Reporters at the scene responded with smiles.
Philadelphia-based independent sportswear company Philly Goat has turned the Democratic misspelling into a T-shirt.
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker during an event at Independence Hall on July 4, 2024. (Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
Parker first served as the city’s mayor after winning the mayoral election in 2023, defeating her opponent and becoming the first female mayor in the city’s history. Republican Joe Rocky.
Parker served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2005-15 and as a Philadelphia City Councilman from 2015-22.
The Eagles will play the rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday in Philadelphia for the right to advance to the Super Bowl.
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