What was Sean Lock’s Carrot in a Box game?

8 OUT of 10 Cats fans have been remembering Sean Lock’s hilarious Carrot in a Box game following the comedian’s death.

The panel-show regular died of cancer aged 58 on August 18, 2021.

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What was Sean Lock's Carrot in a Box game?

The moment happened during a Christmas special episode of the quiz show 8 Out of 10 Cats.

It centred around a bluffing game, in which both Sean and co-star Jon Richardson were presented with their own box, one of which contained a carrot.

One comic would look in their box and then convince the other to swap the box or not, with the aim of the game being to end up with the box with the carrot in it.

Sean looked first, and said: “I’ll keep this, it’s got the carrot in.”

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Jon chose to swap the boxes, telling his opponent: “Can I just say, at this point if there’s no carrot in that box, you are a genius.”

It then turned out that Sean had been bluffing, with the comic pretending to twiddle an imaginary moustache as his plan was unveiled.

Jon then mock stormed out of the studio in response.

What have fans said about Sean Lock's Carrot in a Box game?

Following the news of Sean's death, the Carrot in a Box clip was widely shared on Twitter.

One fan wrote: “Sean Lock’s genius game of carrot in a box is one of my favourite moments of television ever, what a man. Rest in peace.”

While this one tweeted: “Carrot in a box will always be legendary."

Another said: "What a huge loss, dude was one of a kind. Will always remember the carrot in the box skit."

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What tributes have Sean Lock's Eight Out Of 10 Cats colleagues paid?

Jon Richardson also referred to the clip in his tribute to Sean, as he remembered the “undisputed, undefeated, carrot in a box champion”.

Reacting to the news, his close friend Lee Mack said: "I’ve known this day was coming for some time, but it’s no less heart-breaking. A true original both in comedy and life. I will miss him so much."

Comedian Dara O’Briain tweeted: "This is desperately sad news. Such a brilliantly funny man."