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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
American tries Percy Pig for first time but makes 'crucial mistake'
Percy Pigs are a beloved British sweet produced by Marks & Spencer, and an American visiting the UK decided to try them among other popular British snacks – but made one 'big mistake' An American tried Percy Pigs for the first time, but made one 'crucial mistake.' The UK boasts several iconic savoury and sweet snacks, including Percy Pig. The beloved pig-shaped gummy treat has been a popular confectionary in the UK for many years, enjoyed by both adults and children. Created by Marks & Spencer (M&S), it has become a favourite for many British people – so much so that visitors to the country will often seek them out. Kevin Escalera, based in Miami, Florida, is a food and travel vlogger who tries popular snacks when visiting different countries. Known as Snack Eating Snacks online, he recently shared a video on TikTok sampling a range of British snacks from crisps to chocolates to sweet treats, like Percy Pig, while visiting the UK. Kevin said: 'We [have] got the Percy the pig fizzy gummies and these are supposedly super popular here. Everyone told me I had to try them.' Taking a bite, he remarked: 'Mmmm, they have a great chew to them, a little sour. These are fantastic gummies and I'm a gummy connoisseur.' Kevin tried the M&S Percy Pig phizzy pigtails, but many TikTok users in the comment section of his post said these are the 'wrong' version of the sweet. One user simply stated: 'Wrong percy pigs.' Another added: 'Should have got the original Percy pigs and not the fizzy tails. Original Percy pigs are an elite sweet.' A third exclaimed: 'No not those Percy's! You needed the classic.' A fourth chimed in: 'No one goes to M&S and buys those Percy pigs.' The original M&S Percy Pig sweets are shaped like smiling pig faces and have a distinctive fruity, sweet taste and chewy texture. They offer a blend of raspberry, grape, elderberry, blackcurrant and mandarin flavours. Percy Pig was launched in stores in 1992 and has since become a cultural phenomenon. Since 2019, the recipe has been changed to remove gelatin, making the sweets suitable for vegetarians. In 2022, beeswax was removed from the ingredients list, so they can now be enjoyed by vegans as well. Percy Pig has become a huge brand with 124,000 followers on Instagram and a notable presence on TikTok. Fans have even been inspired to create their own Percy Pig themed bakes as well as Percy-inspired accessories. In 2024, Percy Pig collaborated with Dr Paw Paw to launch a vegan lip oil formula and a signature Percy scent. The brand has also launched a pink nail polish duo set which dries down to release its exclusive scent. In addition to Percy Pig, Kevin also tried Walkers Monster Munch crisps, prawn cocktail crisps, Tunnock's Milk Chocolate Tea Cakes, Jammie Dodgers and a Cadbury Double Decker chocolate bar. He compared the tea cakes to a mallow bar in the US but was confused about why they're called tea cakes and wondered if you're actually supposed to eat them with tea. Despite the confusion, the food reviewer enjoyed all the British snacks he tried and concluded: 'Overall, England, you guys know your snacks. 'I think England might be at the top of the charts of [all] the countries' snack game(s) that I've tried.'
24-05-2025
- Sport
Vijay Singh tied for lead in Senior PGA Championship at Congressional
BETHESDA, Md. -- Vijay Singh started thinking about what he might do with his weekend after bogeying the first three holes Friday at the Senior PGA Championship. 'Your mind just goes haywire,' he said. 'But I've played long enough to know that there's a lot of golf out there.' Then, he showed it. After missing the Masters and PGA Championship this spring because of an undisclosed injury, Singh looked perfectly healthy the rest of the second round with seven birdies to surge to the top of the leaderboard at Congressional Country Club. Shooting a 4-under 68, the former top-ranked player was tied for the lead with Y.E. Yang (68) and Cameron Percy (71) at 6 under halfway through the PGA Tour Champions major. 'I've been driving the ball good,' Singh said. 'Just hung in there and started making a couple of birdies here and there, picked up the shots, and the back nine I played solid golf.' The 62-year-old from Fiji is aiming for his first career victory at the course in the Maryland suburbs just outside of Washington, which he has played a handful of times, including the 1997 U.S. Open. He tied for 77th then and missed the cut in his last event at Congressional, Tiger Woods' tournament in 2014. 'I've always loved playing here,' Singh said, noting that much has changed from his previous tries. 'It's totally a different golf course, totally new golf course. The greens are very challenging, to say the least.' Singh, who spent 32 weeks atop the world ranking roughly two decades ago and was known for his rigorous practice habits, has cut that part of his routine in half. 'Once I get on the range and hit, it used to be I'd go out there and hit five, six good shots and I'd say, 'OK, let's see if I can do 20 of these ones,'' Singh said. 'But now if I hit two or three good shots, I say, 'I've had enough, that's it.'" Yang birdied four of his last five holes Friday. With conditions changing throughout his round, Percy kept looking for the big American flag to see how windy it was at any given moment and credited growing up in Melbourne, Australia, for knowing how to handle it. 'I think the wind definitely helps me,' Percy said. 'You get down in the tree lines and you can't feel the wind, and then you walk 200 yards and it's blowing like crazy.' Padraig Harrington headlined a crowded group two strokes back at 4 under. Stuart Cink, Justin Leonard, defending champion Richard Bland and others were 3 under. Ernie Els followed an opening 69 with a 75 to drop to even par. He won the 1997 U.S. Open at Congressional.
Perth Now
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Percy in tie for Senior PGA lead, but a big name lurks
Australian Cameron Percy is part of a three-way tie atop the leaderboard midway through the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. The Victorian, who held a one-shot lead overnight, shot a one-under 71 on Friday and was joined by the high-profile Vijay Singh (68) and YE Yang (68) at six under in the PGA Tour Champions second major. With conditions changing throughout his round, Percy kept looking for the big American flag to see how windy it was at any given moment and credited growing up in Melbourne for knowing how to handle it. "I think the wind definitely helps me," Percy said. "You get down in the tree lines and you can't feel the wind, and then you walk 200 yards and it's blowing like crazy." Singh, who was world No.1 for 32 weeks between 2004 and 2005, started thinking about what he might do with his weekend after bogeying the first three holes on Friday. "Your mind just goes haywire," he said. "But I've played long enough to know that there's a lot of golf out there." Then, he showed it. After missing the Masters and PGA Championship this spring because of an undisclosed injury, Singh looked perfectly healthy the rest of the second round with seven birdies to surge to the top. "I've been driving the ball good," Singh said. "Just hung in there and started making a couple of birdies here and there, picked up the shots, and the back nine I played solid golf." The 62-year-old from Fiji is aiming for his first career victory at the course in the Maryland suburbs just outside of Washington, which he has played a handful of times, including the 1997 US Open. He tied for 77th then and missed the cut in his last event at Congressional, Tiger Woods' tournament in 2014. "I've always loved playing here," Singh said, noting that much has changed from his previous tries. "It's totally a different golf course, totally new golf course. The greens are very challenging, to say the least." Singh, who was known for his rigorous practice habits, has cut that part of his routine in half. "Once I get on the range and hit, it used to be I'd go out there and hit five, six good shots and I'd say, 'OK, let's see if I can do 20 of these ones,'" Singh said. "But now if I hit two or three good shots, I say, 'I've had enough, that's it.'" Yang birdied four of his last five holes. Padraig Harrington headlined a crowded group two strokes back at four under. Stuart Cink, Justin Leonard, defending champion Richard Bland and others were at three under. Ernie Els followed an opening 69 with a 75 to drop to even par. He won the 1997 US Open at Congressional. Scott Hend (74) is the next best Australian at even par, while Mark Hensby (74) and Mick Smith (73) are a short further behind.
West Australian
24-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Percy in tie for Senior PGA lead, but a big name lurks
Australian Cameron Percy is part of a three-way tie atop the leaderboard midway through the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. The Victorian, who held a one-shot lead overnight, shot a one-under 71 on Friday and was joined by the high-profile Vijay Singh (68) and YE Yang (68) at six under in the PGA Tour Champions second major. With conditions changing throughout his round, Percy kept looking for the big American flag to see how windy it was at any given moment and credited growing up in Melbourne for knowing how to handle it. "I think the wind definitely helps me," Percy said. "You get down in the tree lines and you can't feel the wind, and then you walk 200 yards and it's blowing like crazy." Singh, who was world No.1 for 32 weeks between 2004 and 2005, started thinking about what he might do with his weekend after bogeying the first three holes on Friday. "Your mind just goes haywire," he said. "But I've played long enough to know that there's a lot of golf out there." Then, he showed it. After missing the Masters and PGA Championship this spring because of an undisclosed injury, Singh looked perfectly healthy the rest of the second round with seven birdies to surge to the top. "I've been driving the ball good," Singh said. "Just hung in there and started making a couple of birdies here and there, picked up the shots, and the back nine I played solid golf." The 62-year-old from Fiji is aiming for his first career victory at the course in the Maryland suburbs just outside of Washington, which he has played a handful of times, including the 1997 US Open. He tied for 77th then and missed the cut in his last event at Congressional, Tiger Woods' tournament in 2014. "I've always loved playing here," Singh said, noting that much has changed from his previous tries. "It's totally a different golf course, totally new golf course. The greens are very challenging, to say the least." Singh, who was known for his rigorous practice habits, has cut that part of his routine in half. "Once I get on the range and hit, it used to be I'd go out there and hit five, six good shots and I'd say, 'OK, let's see if I can do 20 of these ones,'" Singh said. "But now if I hit two or three good shots, I say, 'I've had enough, that's it.'" Yang birdied four of his last five holes. Padraig Harrington headlined a crowded group two strokes back at four under. Stuart Cink, Justin Leonard, defending champion Richard Bland and others were at three under. Ernie Els followed an opening 69 with a 75 to drop to even par. He won the 1997 US Open at Congressional. Scott Hend (74) is the next best Australian at even par, while Mark Hensby (74) and Mick Smith (73) are a short further behind.
Fox Sports
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Vijay Singh tied for lead in Senior PGA Championship at Congressional
Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Vijay Singh started thinking about what he might do with his weekend after bogeying the first three holes Friday at the Senior PGA Championship. 'Your mind just goes haywire,' he said. 'But I've played long enough to know that there's a lot of golf out there.' Then, he showed it. After missing the Masters and PGA Championship this spring because of an undisclosed injury, Singh looked perfectly healthy the rest of the second round with seven birdies to surge to the top of the leaderboard at Congressional Country Club. Shooting a 4-under 68, the former top-ranked player was tied for the lead with Y.E. Yang (68) and Cameron Percy (71) at 6 under halfway through the PGA Tour Champions major. 'I've been driving the ball good,' Singh said. 'Just hung in there and started making a couple of birdies here and there, picked up the shots, and the back nine I played solid golf.' The 62-year-old from Fiji is aiming for his first career victory at the course in the Maryland suburbs just outside of Washington, which he has played a handful of times, including the 1997 U.S. Open. He tied for 77th then and missed the cut in his last event at Congressional, Tiger Woods' tournament in 2014. 'I've always loved playing here,' Singh said, noting that much has changed from his previous tries. 'It's totally a different golf course, totally new golf course. The greens are very challenging, to say the least.' Singh, who spent 32 weeks atop the world ranking roughly two decades ago and was known for his rigorous practice habits, has cut that part of his routine in half. 'Once I get on the range and hit, it used to be I'd go out there and hit five, six good shots and I'd say, 'OK, let's see if I can do 20 of these ones,'' Singh said. 'But now if I hit two or three good shots, I say, 'I've had enough, that's it.'" Yang birdied four of his last five holes Friday. With conditions changing throughout his round, Percy kept looking for the big American flag to see how windy it was at any given moment and credited growing up in Melbourne, Australia, for knowing how to handle it. 'I think the wind definitely helps me,' Percy said. 'You get down in the tree lines and you can't feel the wind, and then you walk 200 yards and it's blowing like crazy.' Padraig Harrington headlined a crowded group two strokes back at 4 under. Stuart Cink, Justin Leonard, defending champion Richard Bland and others were 3 under. Ernie Els followed an opening 69 with a 75 to drop to even par. He won the 1997 U.S. Open at Congressional. ___ AP golf:
