Meet Pierre the Pelican, the New (and Creepy) Pelicans Mascot

The New Orleans Pelicans unveiled their new mascot, Pierre the Pelican, to widespread approval cries of abject terror last week. Wondering why his mouth is so wide? So he can more easily swallow your soul, of course!

So, what do you think of Pierre the Pelican? Are people getting a little carried away, or is he actually kind of scary?

[via FTW]