'Eyes have the coveted combo of fear & sadness': Chicago Cubs mascot unveiled to negative reviews [pics]

The Chicago Cubs have chosen the first mascot in the team’s modern history:

Meet Clark, the Cubs' 1st official mascot will be revealed in team's 112th season. (photo via http://t.co/RY2OcdPLlI) pic.twitter.com/dzgc3bPDAs

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 13, 2014

So far the reviews are mostly negative with a high degree of mockery:

#Cubs new mascot…
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— MLB Memes (@MLBMeme) January 13, 2014

As if we didn't have enough reasons to make fun of the Cubs, here is their new mascot… pic.twitter.com/d0X6k6CAW0

— Total Cardinals Move (@Total_CardsMove) January 13, 2014

@Total_CardsMove i see child molestation written all over its face

— will mcgregor (@mcgregor2014) January 13, 2014

https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/422860244801560576

If it isn't a joke, somebody take @georgewillf belt from him http://t.co/nY71Hjneak

— Hugh Hewitt (@hughhewitt) January 13, 2014

I may have to ask @avik if new Cubs mascot could double as Obamacare mascot.

— Hugh Hewitt (@hughhewitt) January 13, 2014

New Cubs mascot will never replace longtime beloved mascot Drunky the Northside Frat Bro http://t.co/jnwe11aCay

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) January 13, 2014

https://twitter.com/RattoCSN/status/422842085197107200

This is the Cubs' first-ever mascot. Look at the eyes and enter a spiral of despair. pic.twitter.com/iz70wQW7Lv

— Matt Ufford (@mattufford) January 13, 2014

And another small piece of my hope for a World Series title dies. MT @CarrieMuskat Here's new #Cubs mascot, Clark pic.twitter.com/ccrOJ8w8Bb

— Kevin Kugler (@kevinkugler) January 13, 2014

https://twitter.com/SoJewlzz/status/422876335136985088

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I think the Cubs are embracing the fact that they're pretty much the laughing stock of MLB. pic.twitter.com/uXFMWvXyOi

— JK McKay (@jk_mckay3) January 13, 2014

I will never admit I'm a Cubs fan, but the new mascot is adorable, and not intimidating at all. How fitting #Cubs pic.twitter.com/I1hL1ZAruN

— Michelle Hoeing (@MichelleHoeing) January 13, 2014

Those eyes have the coveted combo of fear & sadness every sports mascot should have. http://t.co/n9b9IbnHtf

— Jeff Williams (@JDublish) January 13, 2014

Blame the new mascot #Cubs fans!
(h/t @Deadspin)

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— MLB Memes (@MLBMeme) January 13, 2014

Are Cubs’ struggles now a thing of the past?

Decades of AWFUL decisions, luck & teams are a thing of the past…now that the Cubs have an adorable new mascot: pic.twitter.com/vGK8ph2c4V

— Dave Briggs (@davebriggstv) January 13, 2014

@davebriggstv that'll fix it

— DanielHuff (@DanielHuff1) January 13, 2014

The Cubs mascot, Clark, was reportedly designed with the help of focus groups, if that helps answer any questions.