![]() ![]() ![]() Vincente’s petition, which had 4,375 signatures as of Friday morning, states “Someone has replaced Gainer with an impostor. Maria Vincente, a Riders fan who lives in Edmonton, started an online petition after the game. The makeover went viral with the hashtags #BringBackGainer and #NotMyGainer dominating the posts. Twitter, Instagram and Facebook exploded with memes and GIFs, many mocking Gainer’s new look. ![]() Gainer’s new look - a slimmer body and a face that has an open-mouth smile and intense green eyes - sent the passionate Riders fanbase into a frenzy on social media. Previously, Gainer sported a chunky body with a gentle face featuring a shy grin and black eyes. Gainer, who has been the mascot for the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders since 1977, unveiled a new look at the team’s home opener on July 1 at Mosaic Stadium. REGINA-Gainer the Gopher has found out this week just how much controversy a makeover can cause.
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