1. Jonti Picking's animations are known for repetitive melodies and surreal dialogue; the majority feature a catchy tune with silly lyrics, paired with a looping animation.
12 Facts About Jonti Picking
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Jonti Picking set up his own production company called Sumo Dojo, which he later left to set up Weebl's Stuff Limited, known as Weebl Ltd.
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In 2009, Jonti Picking produced several radio and television advertisements based on the tune of the first "Magical Trevor" for the 118 24 7 service of Yell.
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Jonti Picking is an admitted fan of Wesley Willis and created an animation for Willis' song "Merry Christmas".
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In 2012 Jonti Picking began contributing to the YouTube comedy channel HuHa under the name of Jelly Penguin.
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Jonti Picking produced several shorts, including Evil Guy, Beef House and BAD Advice.
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In 2013, Jonti Picking teamed up with Queen guitarist and animal rights activist Brian May and actor Brian Blessed, along with a number of animal rights organisations including the RSPCA, to form "Team Badger", a coalition against the British Government's proposed badger cull.
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Jonti Picking married Sarah Darling, a radio presenter on the station Xfm, on 31 March 2007.
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On 23 December 2008, Jonti Picking announced his wife's pregnancy on the Weebl's Stuff forums.
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On 13 July 2009, Jonti Picking's wife gave birth to a girl.
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Jonti Picking and Darling have a son together, born 2 June 2011.
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Jonti Picking has produced several mini-albums, most of which feature extended versions of songs featured in his animations.