The New York Mets' poor run this season has turned into a political talking point with some people blaming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the team's struggles.
The idea started as a joke online after Mamdani was seen hugging the Mets' mascots, Mr and Mrs Met at Citi Field on April 9.
Since then, fans and commentators have linked that moment to the team's 11-game losing streak.
The 'Curse of the Mambino' quickly spread, after Fox News host Sean Hannity talked about it.
Mamdani himself reacted in a lighthearted way, joking about the situation and accepting being addressed as 'Mayor Mambino for the day.'
