Local Man Receives Oscar Nomination For His Spellbinding Portrayal Of A Bloke Thrilled To Be Opening Novelty Socks
2019-12-25
A Rotherham man, with no previous acting experience, has been nominated for an Oscar following his Christmas morning portrayal of a man excited to be receiving novelty socks.
Tony Sap, 52, says he had been preparing for the role for several weeks, and used visualisation techniques to pull off what observers have described as a ‘stunning’ performance. “I knew I’d be getting something shit, I always do,“ he told The Bugle. “And so I put myself in the mind of a man who opened the tell-tale squidgy package, only to find the keys to a brand new Ferrari secreted within. It worked a treat and I’d just like to thank the academy for the nomination.”
Tony’s wife Linda says she was quite taken aback by his reaction. “I was pleased he was happy with his gift” she said “But you really don’t expect someone to yell ‘What!!!! F***ing hell, you’re shitting me!!!” when they open a three pack of polyester socks with a picture of Bart Simpson showing his arse on them. Still, just so long as he’s happy.”
Tony says he may use his new-found acting skills to convince everyone that he’s thrilled to be going to the tip with all the post-Christmas crap, later on in the week.
