Mr. Met's stage presence needs work after Lumineers concert blunder
While trying to join in with the band on tambourine, Mr. Met whiffed catching said tambourine and then promptly fell off the stage while playing said tambourine before climbing back on the stage to try again.
This was just a nightmare sequence for Mr. Met, as nobody wants to embarrass themselves in front of thousands of people.
We appreciate the mascot's willingness to hop right back on the stage to give it another go, but this clip is going to follow Mr. Met around for the rest of the MLB season.
Don't be shocked when other MLB teams play this blooper on the Jumbotron when the Mets come to town for the rest of the season.
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