What it takes to be Mr. or Mrs. Met

What's the job application process like to become Mr. or Mrs. Met? We got an inside baseball look from a semi-professional mascot who actually got an interview.

What it takes to be Mr. or Mrs. Met
Do you have what it takes to pose next to Citi Bikes? (Photo by Dave Colon)

You may have recently seen the news that the Mets, having taken care of so many of their pressing roster needs, are looking for a new Mr. or Mrs. Met. Coverage of the job listing has so far relied on just noting its existence or marveling at the fact that the winning candidate will need to do mundane office tasks in addition to wearing a big baseball head. But being Mr. or Mrs. Met is more than just a goofy job, whose application process you can learn about in an interview on this very website, it’s a real chance to embody a character that’s captivated America and more important, New York City.