Gainer gets another (fan approved) makeover

Photo courtesy: @C_Forrest

There’s another new Gainer in town, sort of.

On Canada Day, the Riders introduced a new look to their beloved mascot Gainer and the reaction brought about outrage in Riderville.

During Week 4, the Riders played a video pre-game showing Gainer getting ready for the match up against Calgary. He still had his new shoes, his jersey and then he looked at his box of “green contact lenses.”

They ended up in the trash.

Gainer IS Game Ready.🍉#ThisIsOurGopher pic.twitter.com/lxSJIfHCFt

— Saskatchewan Roughriders (@sskroughriders) July 7, 2019

Needless to say, the locals are no longer restless about the look of their furry friend.

Good on you. Gainer looks a lot better. Thanks for listening to the fans!!

— Mark Zosel 🐝 (@BeeMan1968) July 7, 2019

Welcome back Gainer! #ThisIsOurGopher

— Sharon (@saskie35) July 7, 2019

Gainer is back!! #tossedthecontacts #seaofgreennoteyesofgreen #riders #yqr pic.twitter.com/YRNGzxZWvH

— Rachelle (@chartier_r) July 7, 2019

https://twitter.com/C_Forrest/status/1147686483337216000

We were pleased to see the unveiling of Gainer without green contact lenses #RiderNation #green #Riders pic.twitter.com/mqjAvlfgcp

— Candace By (@ByCandace) July 7, 2019

All is right in the Rider Nation world again. At least the world of mascots.