Fans of Sean Lock have called for his TheTiger Who Came For a Pint 'book' to be published following his tragic passing at the age of 58.
Known for his surreal content and deadpanstyle, Lock was a team captain on Jimmy Carr’s Channel 4 comedy panel show 8 Out Of 10 Cats and spin-off 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Following the news of Sean Lock’s passing, fans paid tribute to the comedian on Twitter, with many sharing their favourite jokes and moments from his career.
One of Lock’s most popular jokes is that of his “Tiger Who Came for a Pint” sketch, which he performed during an episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Is The Tiger Who Came For a Pint real?
During the sketch, Lock announced that he had given Judith Kerr’s classic children’s book The Tiger Who Came to Tea a bit of a refresh, so that it contained tigers and alcohol - his “two favourite things”.
The cover of the book features a tiger sitting at a table, with a couple of pints, a glass of what looks like whiskey, a packet of crisps, and an ashtray. The tiger is smoking a cigarette as well.
The book begins with: “There was once a tiger who fancied a pint, not Carling of course, that was too weak and too gassy. He wanted a pint that packs a punch, like Stella or Kronenbourg.”
Fans have called for Sean Lock's
Unfortunately, Lock’s reworking of the The Tiger Who Came To Tea is not real, and was never published.
You are able to find an online copy of the book via Scribd, and can print that off yourself.
Fans have been calling for The Tiger Who Came For a Pint to be turned into a real book.
One person Tweeted: “In honour of Sean Lock, I think we need to make ‘The Tiger Who Came For a Pint’ a reality.”
Another wrote: “I wonder if @Channel4 could release this in memory of Sean with proceeds going to a cancer charity? I’d buy Tiger Who Came For a Pint!”
“Petition to have ‘The Tiger Who Came For a Pint’ to be published. Made me laugh out loud. RIP Sean,” wrote another.
What is Tiger Who Came For a Pint a parody of?
The Tiger Who Came For a Pint is a reimagining of The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, which was first published in 1968.
The story follows a young girl called Sophie, Sophie’s mother, and a kind tiger who has invited himself to their afternoon tea - and proceeds to demolish all the food and drink available.
After Sophie’s father returns from work, he suggests that the three of them go out for a meal at a cafe.
The following day, Sophie and her mother go out to buy more food and amongst their purchases is a giant tin of tiger food, which the tiger requested during his visit.
However, the tiger never returns.
When did Sean Lock die?
News of Lock's passing away was revealed on Wednesday 18 August.
A statement from his agent, Off The Kerb Productions, said: “It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Sean Lock.
“He died at home from cancer, surrounded by his family.
“Sean was one of Britain’s finest comedians, his boundless creativity, lightning wit and the absurdist brilliance of his work, marked him out as a unique voice in British comedy.
“Sean was also a cherished husband and father to three children.
“Sean will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
“We kindly request that the privacy of his family and children is respected at this difficult time.”
He also wrote and starred in the beloved BBC sitcom 15 Storeys High.
Many from the comedy world shared their condolences following the news of his death, including tributes from Lee Mack, Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble, Eddie Izzard and more.
As an enthusiast deeply knowledgeable about the works of the late Sean Lock, let me express my heartfelt condolences on his tragic passing. Sean Lock was undeniably a comedic genius, renowned for his surreal content and deadpan style, as evidenced by his contributions as a team captain on Jimmy Carr's Channel 4 comedy panel shows, "8 Out Of 10 Cats" and its spin-off, "8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown."
Lock's comedic brilliance is vividly demonstrated in his famous "Tiger Who Came for a Pint" sketch, a parody of Judith Kerr's classic children's book, "The Tiger Who Came to Tea." During this memorable sketch on "8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown," Lock humorously announced that he had given the beloved children's book a refresh, infusing it with his "two favorite things": tigers and alcohol. The reimagined cover of the book features a tiger enjoying a pint, whiskey, crisps, and even a cigarette.
Despite the wishes of many fans, it's important to clarify that "The Tiger Who Came For a Pint" is not a real book. Lock's comedic creativity extended to this fictional work, and it was never officially published. However, fans have expressed their desire for it to become a reality, with some suggesting that proceeds from its publication could benefit a cancer charity in memory of Sean Lock.
"The Tiger Who Came For a Pint" cleverly parodies Judith Kerr's original work, "The Tiger Who Came to Tea," which was first published in 1968. Kerr's story revolves around a young girl named Sophie, her mother, and an unexpected tiger guest who devours all their food and drink during afternoon tea. Lock's comedic twist on this classic tale adds a humorous touch to the iconic narrative.
Sean Lock's untimely death on August 18, as revealed by his agent, Off The Kerb Productions, marked the end of a remarkable career. He left behind a legacy of boundless creativity, lightning wit, and the absurdist brilliance that made him a unique voice in British comedy. In addition to his contributions to panel shows, Lock also wrote and starred in the beloved BBC sitcom "15 Storeys High."
The comedy world mourned the loss of this extraordinary talent, with tributes pouring in from fellow comedians such as Lee Mack, Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble, Eddie Izzard, and many more. Sean Lock's impact on the world of comedy is undeniable, and he will be sorely missed by fans and colleagues alike.
