Philadelphia’s passionate sports scene got an unexpected dose of humor last week, thanks to the city’s mayor, Cherelle Parker. In the lead-up to the Eagles’ clash with the Rams in the NFC divisional round, Parker became an internet sensation—not for her civic leadership, but for an epic Eagles chant mishap. As she tried to lead the iconic rally cry, she hilariously stumbled, spelling out “E-L-G-S-E-S Eagles!” instead of the beloved team’s name.
But here’s the silver lining: Parker took it all in stride, chuckling at her blunder in a press conference that had the room filled with laughter. “We don’t promise perfection,” she quipped, embracing the light-hearted moment just days before the Eagles prepared to host the Commanders in the NFC Championship showdown at Lincoln Financial Field.
The chant slip-up didn’t just entertain Philadelphians—it resonated far and wide across the sports world. Even D.C.’s radio waves picked up on the buzz, with 106.7 the Fan capitalizing on the moment by selling T-shirts emblazoned with “FLY ELGSES FLY” in Commanders colors. Some folks humorously suggested Parker might be accidentally tipping karma in favor of the Eagles’ rivals with her tongue-tied rendition.
Behind the laughter, there’s an undercurrent of anticipation running high in Philly. Having come so close to ultimate glory when the Eagles narrowly lost to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, the city is pulling out all the stops for another shot at championship glory. With Parker’s good-natured spirit and the Eagles’ intense drive, Philly fans are more than ready to transform this potential mishap into a perfect play on the field.
