BBC Look North’s accidental innuendo about a very old vacuum cleaner was delightfully silly
Look North presenter Peter Levy and weather man Paul Hudson descended into fits of laughter as they came to the end of a piece on people’s oldest working appliances.
The funny moment arose after Peter described the handy features of a very old vacuum cleaner, with some accidental innuendo.
Peter and Paul get the giggles over tales of your oldest appliances in your home! 😂 pic.twitter.com/6iLD9cJ1Ue
— BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire (@looknorthBBC) July 13, 2023
He shared the clip, too.
We showed some of your old appliances on the programme tonight, thank you! It started so well and then went downhill….. pic.twitter.com/GjTBo4IQce
— Peter Levy (@peter_levy) July 13, 2023
“It still works and is handy as it blows as well as sucks.”
“I really don’t know what to say to that, Peter.”
It was a welcome oasis of levity in a desert of bleak news, and Twitter was very grateful.
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In a rather crappy week, please enjoy this absolutely delightful moment on BBC Look North pic.twitter.com/rzAfhAIX7a
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) July 13, 2023
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A lovely bit of gentle filth from a Northern England regional news programme… https://t.co/kUdJrzvFje
— Owen Williams 🏴 (@OwsWills) July 13, 2023
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This is fun. Makes my 21 year old toaster (£9 Argos) and my 21 year old sandwich toaster (£10 Argos) look positively new. I use the toaster every day. The toastie maker at least once a week. https://t.co/cnHU4KtaD4
— Dr Mand (@mandapen) July 13, 2023
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#AccidentalPartridge pic.twitter.com/g7PYOMf11A
— Accidental Partridge (@AccidentalP) July 13, 2023
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Pure silly joy from @peter_levy 😂 https://t.co/Gtv4D0yhvW
— Deborah (@DebStevo90) July 13, 2023
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Whatever you’re going through, this clip is guaranteed to bring a smile. This is why local news is brilliant. https://t.co/3yMpveOCPI
— Clare P 🌥 🌻 (@Wavingcloud) July 13, 2023
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Sometimes you just need a bit of joyful (long lasting!) nonsense and this fits the bill ✔️ https://t.co/vdIC8ZPu2i
— Qvoice Limited (@Qvoiceltd) July 13, 2023
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This was so funny tonight! Ha ha I'm still chuckling @peter_levy
— Julie Sadler (@sadler_julie) July 13, 2023
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Question: Why do we need BBC Local Radio and Television?
Answer: For moments like these.
— MD. We’ve never had it so bad. 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇪🇺 (@surfdoctor) July 13, 2023
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It made me laugh out loud!
Perhaps it could be shown when the news is depressing,
which is most days.— Mick Crowhurst (@Michael14585755) July 13, 2023
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Oooh! Matron! Stay with it to the end. https://t.co/4J7rSC3zG2
— Clean Feed @ The TV Room (@cleanfeed_ttvr) July 13, 2023
Peter Levy, legend that he is, didn’t just report the news – he added to it.
Can’t believe how many old appliances are still working thanks for all the stories. I bought this in 1980 and it gets used every day. No DAB here and AM is still called medium wave! Works a treat though. pic.twitter.com/Pnyujlykej
— Peter Levy (@peter_levy) July 13, 2023
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