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Simon Peg's Funny Local News Joke

March 29, 2026 / 00:35

This episode features Simon Pig discussing his experiences at a comedy festival, contrasting local and main news coverage, and sharing a humorous story about his transformation after traveling.

Simon Pig recounts his first trip abroad for a comedy festival, highlighting the stark differences between local news and national news. He humorously describes a local news segment about a cat locked in a truck, showcasing the lighter side of news reporting.

He also shares a story about how his agent was surprised by his new look, which included white peroxide hair and tattoos, after returning from the festival.

TL;DR

Simon Pig shares comedy festival experiences and contrasts local news with national news.

Video

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Simon pig came here the first time he
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had left the country did the comedy
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festival
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>> I have to tell you about and that's HTV
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particularly the local news now the
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difference between the main news and the
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local news is incredible they preview
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the two during home and away good
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evening tonight on the news at 5:45 war
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death destruction and news of a new
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government scheme to kill everybody over
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the age of 16. More on that story and
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others later. Hello. Tonight on HTV WEST
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AUNTIE A CAT FROM BEDMINISTER IS LOCKED
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IN THE BACK OF THE LAKERS TRUCK.
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>> He sent him back and his agent got in
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touch and said, "Scott, what have you
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all done to Simon? Cuz he left here a
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nice boy. He's come back with white
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peroxide [music]
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hair and tattoos.

Episode Highlights

  • Simon Returns Changed
    After leaving the country, Simon returns with a striking new look: white hair and tattoos.
    “He's come back with white peroxide hair and tattoos.”
    @ 00m 30s
    March 29, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Local News Contrast00:06
  • Auntie's Cat00:20

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