Runaway New Haven Seal Has a Name and a Bobblehead Doll

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum just dropped a new bobblehead of the runaway New Haven baby Seal, affectionately named “Chappy.” The 5-week-old seal became a local legend after he was found chilling on the streets of New Haven, Connecticut, on Valentine’s Day weekend.

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Chappy made national headlines as he strolled away far from his natural habitat, eventually being rescued and taken to the Mystic Aquarium to be taken care of.

In honor of "Chappy" the Hall of Fame has created an exclusive bobblehead. Each one is numbered and features the seal on a base designed like New Haven streets. The Bobblehead Hall of Fame says 10% of their sales will go to Mystic Aquarium, which is helping Chappy get back to full health.

The bobbleheads are available now for $30 each, with shipping expected in August. So, if you're a fan of Chappy this is the perfect way to show your support while also helping a good cause. For more info or to grab one, head to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s online store.

I dig bobblehead dolls but I cannot approve of the name "Chappy." Who came up with this? I know we could do better if we crowd sourced this or they could have just asked me.

How about Sealvester Stallone? Sealena Gomez? Finn Diesel? What are we even doing? We're better than "Chappy!"

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