Should have been horsewhipped

A Mets fan accused of badgering the team's baseball-headed mascot has pleaded guilty to harassment.

Authorities say Christien Hansen harassed the mascot at a game in May, refused to leave Shea Stadium and took a swing at a security guard.

They say the 32-year-old spit in the guard's face and pushed kids out of his way.

Hansen had no comment after he was ordered to pay a $500 fine and released.

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He should have been horsewhipped - pushing kids out of his way, indeed!