Joey Deacon stars in his own game "Spac-man" 
In 1981, the year of his death, Joey Deacon was featured on the children's magazine show, Blue Peter, for the International Year of the Disabled.
He was presented as an example of a man who achieved a lot in spite of his disabilities. However, despite the positive light in which the programme was trying to present his story, the impact was not as intended.
The sights and sounds of Joey's distinctive speech and movements had a lasting impact on young viewers, who quickly learnt to imitate them. Joey's name and mannerisms quickly became a label of ridicule in school playgrounds across the country.
Even today, if a person trips over or happens to otherwise compromise themselves, they may still be mocked as a "Joey". Nonetheless, many who were children at that time now look back on him rather fondly.
Now Joey rides again guide him round the maze with your arrow keys
Jump on a wheelchair for extra power and run down Shep,
And dont forget to look out for Joeys shoe that he lost in the Thames for extra points.
Hit F6 for help.
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