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Thingee's eye popping out is one of the most famous moments on New Zealand television. The ocular incident occurred during filming of kids' TV show The Son of a Gunn Show (1992 - 1995). A one-eyed Thingee and unflappable Jason Gunn continue the scene regardless. Thingee was a puppet who debuted on After School, and appeared in several children's shows (including What Now?), generally filmed from the shoulders up with one arm showing. Alan Henderson is rumoured to be the person behind the puppet. Thingee was retired from NZ TV when he returned to his home planet.

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 nicholas win

nicholas win

thats not funny

 Emily roberts

Emily roberts

can anyone tell me wat type of animal is thingee?

 Paul Ward

Paul Ward

@Robyn - thanks, I've amended the synopsis. I did think that the 'adult-sounding' studio laughter sounded odd in the Son of a Gunn context!

 Robyn Gallagher

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Hey, this didn't actually happen live on air. The segment was pre-recorded and was never originally aired on The Son of a Gunn Show. Its first broadcast was on a blooper show - that's why there's an adult audience laughing along to the clip.

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