PG Tips followers mourn Monkey’s ‘retirement’ after recognizing favorite brew’s new advert
Tea lovers are in mourning after PG Tips announced the end of an era as the iconic Monkey, voiced by Ben Miller, won’t be gracing our screens anymore.
The tea giant revealed all on May 1, 2024, with a tweet that’s got fans stewing over the loss of the cheeky chimp who shared the spotlight with Johnny Vegas’ character Al. The heartfelt Twitter/X statement sparked a wave of nostalgia for the “rascally puppet”.
PG Tips said: “In case you were wondering, the rascally puppet and those pyramid teabags are having a well-deserved retirement. Our new machines in Manchester are popping out bags that give the best flavour with the fastest infusion.”
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A Reddit user stirred up emotions on r/CasualUK this week, revealing their shock at Monkey’s retirement – and the post quickly brewed up a storm of comments clamouring for his comeback.
Some fans are steeped in guilt over Monkey’s exit, with one lamenting: “Advertisers know their audience so realistically if we’ve stopped responding to this sort of advert, it’s our fault he’s gone!”
Another reminisced: “I remember having the toy as a kid, used to love making him put his hand in his mouth. Hours of entertainment.”
The latest PG Tips ad has left viewers scratching their heads, with many missing the Miller-Vegas duo and calling for their return. The new advert stars Ashley Walters, famed for his So Solid Crew days and his role as Dushane Hill in Top Boy.
One Reddit user said in response: “Makes me realise how good the old ads were, and I never gave an f about tv ads.”
Another chimed in with: “OK PG Tips, I seriously don’t like the fact you immediately got rid of Monkey and Al and just replaced them with two men talking to each other and then just leaving the house altogether. Can’t you just do an advert where Monkey and Al return?”.
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