You’ve gotta love some friendly in-conference trolling.
This past weekend, Boilermakers mascot Purdue Pete was hilariously spotted on the sidelines wearing Buckeyes gear with what looked to be a giant camera pointed directly at Michigan’s sideline:
Purdue mascot. Lol this is legit hilarious. pic.twitter.com/KRTUtyHKrT
— Steve Lorenz (@TremendousUM) November 5, 2023
Nearly everyone got a kick out of this one on social media.
“LMAO.”
— Matt Prehm (@MattPrehm) November 5, 2023
“I love the Purdue mascot’s sense of humor,” a user said.
I love the Purdue mascot’s sense of humor. https://t.co/JDt7T3uSrl
— Todd J. Anson (@TJA4Michigan) November 5, 2023
“When mascots are trolling you you’ve become the laughing stock of college football,” another replied.
When mascots are trolling you you’ve become the laughing stock of college football. https://t.co/VHIJhvU2tL
— Tina Butera, M.D. (@TinaBMD) November 5, 2023
“Entire Big Ten hates them lol,” a fan laughed.
Entire Big Ten hates them lol https://t.co/nyjsG6zen1
— Brian Barney (@bbarney22) November 5, 2023
“Plot twist Connor stallions snuck into the mascot outfit,” another person tweeted.
Plot twist Connor stallions snuck into the mascot outfit. https://t.co/tBjmkj2U5S
— Carrie (@WhoDeyBucks) November 5, 2023
“As a Wolverine cudos to [Purdue’s] mascot! That’s absolutely brilliant,” another fan commented.
As a Wolverine cudos to @BoilerFootball mascot! That’s absolutely brilliant. 😅😂🤣 https://t.co/V6CGMPxloX
— Kristo Karl (@KarlKristo) November 5, 2023
“If the ADs are so serious about this how could something like this happen? Either it’s a serious matter or it’s a joke. Which one do they want?” another user asked.
If the ADs are so serious about this how could something like this happen? Either it’s a serious matter or it’s a joke. Which one do they want? https://t.co/HQzp2KtjXq
— Simon (@ItsSimonBtw) November 5, 2023
“Outstanding. 10/10, no notes.”
Outstanding. 10/10, no notes.
— Vast Network Member (@the1who_schafes) November 5, 2023
Nice one, Pete.