Pingu’s ‘The Thing’ has gone viral again – and it’s a fitting salute to Carlo Bonomi

Actor Carlo Bonomi died last week, at the age of 85. He was best known as the original voice of Pingu – and the entire Penguin clan – creating the curiously meaningful nonsense that helped to make Pingu a worldwide hit.

R.I.P Carlo Bonomi, the original voice of Pingu. 1937-2022 pic.twitter.com/EdTiBHpZnW

— Travis Bickerstaff 🆖️ (@Bickpixx) August 6, 2022

Perhaps that’s why the claymation version of John Carpenter’s The Thing by Lee Hardcastle, has resurfaced. It’s an absolute classic based on another classic.

Pingu’s The Thing

It came back into prominence after a previous version of it was posted on Twitter by Catfather, where it’s been viewed more than a million times in less than three days.

John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982)🔥🎬 pic.twitter.com/b4OEtpFISv

— Catfather 🌻💙💛 (@phishermensfoe) August 13, 2022

It blew a few minds.

Quite, quite extraordinary. Remarkable work. https://t.co/r1HLDjgnLN

— Michael Glasper (@michaelglasper) August 15, 2022

Prepare to have a chunk of childhood ruined…

I love it! https://t.co/SaDas0YoyW

— James Ducker (@jduckeractor) August 15, 2022

Oh my god https://t.co/lGhuU4mR2z

— Heather Antos @ Boston Fan Expo (@HeatherAntos) August 15, 2022

This is incredible. https://t.co/ed4UlTpK3R

— Everyone's Favourite Jim (@JimmerUK) August 15, 2022

As several people have pointed out, it even has the ultimate thumbs up.

@leehardcastle I loved Pingu's THE THING. Better than the original…?

— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) January 3, 2012

If you enjoyed Lee Hardcastle’s creation, you can follow him on YouTube or buy his unique merchandise.

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This creepy umbrella animation is very impressive, but absolutely terrifying

Source Lee Hardcastle H/T @phishermensfoe Image Screengrab