A Phillies fan made quite a spectacle when he tried to bring his pet alligator into Wednesday night’s game at Citizens Bank Park. Believe it or not, he claimed that the alligator was his “service animal.” This unusual sight quickly caught the attention of social media, sparking a divided reaction among people.
Some were genuinely concerned about the idea of allowing an alligator, well-behaved or not, into a stadium packed with thousands of fans. The safety of such a situation was a significant point of contention. On the other side of the debate, some believed that the alligator could coexist peacefully with the crowd, let’s see what wild theory some of the fans had about Wally and His owner.
Alligators have been around millions of years and can’t even watch a game.. insane
— Scott Jacobsen (@statsobsession) September 27, 2023
After what happened at the Philly City Center last night. I don't blame him.
— Louis Botelho🚘🚀🇺🇦 (@Louisbotelho17) September 28, 2023
What a legend!
— MyBookieMonster (@MyBookieMonster) September 27, 2023
I'm surprised the gator wasn't thrown out for trying to bring in s Phillies fan.
— Gregg Lost (@0utlawDino) September 28, 2023
Take Me Out to the Ballgame means nothing anymore.
— Psychonaut Abe (@american_exile) September 28, 2023
Can we get 'gator at the park day' immediately?
— J (@JIsNotNice) September 27, 2023
The man responsible for this peculiar incident was later identified as Joie Henney, accompanied by his pet alligator named Wally. Their story had previously gained some attention when CBS Evening News featured them in a segment last October. Henney referred to Wally as his “emotional support alligator,” shedding light on the unique and unconventional bond between them.
