The Riverbottom Nightmare Band Deserved Their Win
They’re nasty, sure — but they’re also talented.
A Game We Get to Play
We’re letting the Muppets remind us that hope is a game we play, even at our lowest.
Why Don’t I Care About Muppet Merchandise Anymore?
Muppet merch doesn’t get me excited like it used to. What’s wrong with me?
The Importance of the Muppet Crossover
When Muppets, Sesame, and Fraggles get together, something truly magical happens.
Just a Reminder: ToughPigs Has Always Been Like This
If you think ToughPigs is moving toward the left, then you don’t know ToughPigs.
Muppet Fan Site ToughPigs.com Endorses Kamala Harris
ToughPigs is proud to endorse Kamala Harris as a first step towards making the world a better place.
Sam’s Just Ken
Is Sam the Eagle the Ken from Barbie of the Muppets? Sure, why not!
More Muppet Legends Please!
Now that Frank Oz has been inducted as a Disney Legend, who’s next??
The Future of Muppet*Vision 3D: What We Know and What We Don’t
Don’t throw away your 3-D glasses just yet.
What Color Should Sam the Eagle’s Feet Be?
Should Sam’s feet be yellow or blue? And what do historical precedents tell us?
Gonzo and Neurodivergence and Me | The ToughPigs Beacon
One neurodivergent fan’s personal exploration of how Gonzo became his favorite Muppet.
The Implications of “Dawson’s Creek” and “Muppets from Space” in the Same Universe
The Muppets coming together with a hot teen drama? What could go wrong?
Muppets and Neurodiversity | The ToughPigs Beacon
Why is it so hard to talk about the connection between Muppet fandom and neurodiversity?
ToughPigs Roundtable: Back to the Rock Season 2
The ToughPigs team discusses what we liked and loved about the new season of Back to the Rock!
Doc Hopper Has No Friends: Is That Funny or Sad?
The Muppet Movie villain thinks he has lots of friends. He’s wrong. Ha?
Back to the Rock: A Conversation About Gender Binaries & Gorg Boxing Day
We loved Pogey and Wembley’s LGBTQ+ stories, but how much can we learn about gender from Gorg Boxing Day?
Ace in the Fraggle Hole: Fraggle Rock and Asexuality
As part of our Pride Month series, Beth and Katilyn discuss how their asexual identities connect with Fraggle Rock.
Just a Reminder: Jim Henson Was a Human Being
It’s a good time to remind folks what Jim Henson was, and more importantly, what he wasn’t.
Sesame Street, The Power of We, and Trans Visibility
It’s almost Trans Day of Visibility, so we’re wondering: could Sesame Street add a trans Muppet to its cast?
Seeing How Muppets Work Will Not Ruin Anyone’s Childhood
Sesame Street puppeteers shared an impressive behind-the-scenes video. Why were Instagram users so cranky about it?
