On Representation, Abstraction, and Chip | The ToughPigs Beacon
Investigating the Muppets’ good and bad representation of neurodivergence. And also Tom Hanks.
The Sad Tale of the SNL Gortch Muppets, Part 2
In the second half of the season, the Muppets were relegated to begging for a spot on the show. Did it actually make them… funnier?
The Sad Tale of the SNL Gortch Muppets, Part 1
The Muppets were a big flop on the first season of Saturday Night Live. Did they deserve their fate, or were their sketches better than their reputation suggests?
The Muppets and Saturday Night Live: Spiritual Siblings
The connections go far beyond The Land of Gortch.
Everything Is Awful, But At Least We’ve Got Muppets
When we need a little hope (or a little distraction), the Muppets deliver.
Post-‘Post’ Sesame Street Woes
What we’ve learned from the Washington Post about the state of Sesame Street. It’s not fun!
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!
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