Philadelphia Mayor Misspells 'Eagles' in Viral Chant Ahead of NFC Championship
Mayor Cherelle Parker laughed off her spelling error during a press conference, as fans prepare for the Eagles' playoff game against the Commanders.
- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker misspelled 'Eagles' as 'E-L-G-S-E-S' during a chant at a press conference before the Eagles' playoff game against the Rams.
- The mistake went viral on social media, with fans and commentators poking fun at the error and turning it into memes and merchandise.
- Mayor Parker addressed the incident two days later, joking that she never promised perfection and laughing along with reporters about the gaffe.
- The Eagles defeated the Rams 28-22 in the divisional playoff game and will face the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game on Sunday.
- Parker, Philadelphia's first female mayor, has served in various political roles since 2005 and was elected mayor in 2023.