South New Zealand fans were shocked yesterday to learn the true identity of their beloved mascot, the Big Peter Jackson.
South New Zealand management released a statement on its website revealing "The Big Peter Jackson is none other than himself, (Lord of the Rings and King Kong Director) Peter Jackson".
This was followed by a video address by Jackson in which he told fans, "I decided it was time to show my hand. That's not a guy in a suit dressed as me, it's actually me... What can I say, I love Rebound Table Tennis and I want to be part of the action, and I'm not nearly as good with a paddle bat as I am with a camera, so this is the best way to get right in among things. Also I like getting down to the South Island (Jackson lives in Wellington) and this is a great excuse to do so. I also enjoyed last week, despite the result, I've never been to the 'Gong. It was great to see Wayne and the Dell at the game too".
Jackson also quipped that the Lord of the Rings trilogy would have been ready one year earlier, had it not been for his table tennis table in the garage of his home-come-production facility, at which he and the LoTR crew spent a great deal of time "procrastinating".
No reason for the timing was given, but with South New Zealand to play their first home match of 2010 in Christchurch next week, it's highly likely this revelation will boost attendances.
Jackson did joke however that the reason he decided to reveal it was really him was because "I was sick of kids pulling my beard, thinking it was fake. Kids: It's real, and it hurts. I'm not bloody Santa Claus, alright?".
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Yeah well. Apparently he bumped into Greg Rust at the launch of Auckland fashion Week last year. So now he is actually Channel Ten's Peter Jackson. Sound slike this one will end up in court.
Shame Pete doesn't know a thing about it. "Greg....who?"
I've never heard of Greg Rust. Who is this bozo???
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