When Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker got caught up in Eagles playoff fever at a press conference, she tried to lead a classic Eagles chant.
Instead of the usual “E-A-G-L-E-S,” she gave us “E-L-G-S-E-S.” And just like that, a new Philly trend was born.
The internet never forgets, and Philly fans love nothing more than an inside joke. Within hours, the mayor’s spelling slip-up was everywhere. T-shirts, can coolers, and all sorts of gear started popping up with “ELGSES” proudly displayed.
Local shops got creative with it. One company made a can cooler perfect for game day. Another rolled out shirts saying “Philaderpia Elgses” and “Fly Elgses Fly.” Even Barstool Sports, a major player in sports culture, jumped on the bandwagon with their own version.
But this isn’t the first time Philly’s had fun with spelling mistakes. Remember when that highway sign pointed drivers to “Cenrtal Phila”? It seems like these little slip-ups are becoming part of the city’s charm.
What makes this different is how fast it all happened. Thanks to modern printing technology, these shops can make shirts as soon as someone orders them. No waiting weeks for designs – if something funny happens today, you can wear it tomorrow.
The best part? Eagles fans are wearing these shirts with pride. It’s become a badge of honor, a way to show you’re in on the joke. As one fan put it on Reddit, these shirts might end up at every beach shop from Cape May to Seaside Heights if the Eagles keep winning.
It just goes to show that in Philadelphia, even a spelling mistake can turn into something special. And with the Eagles heading to another Super Bowl, don’t be surprised if you see plenty of “ELGSES” gear in the crowd. After all, nobody turns a blooper into a fashion statement quite like Philly fans.
