After an exciting (but good-natured) battle, we are thrilled to announce that Rowlf the Dog has been elected as the next ToughPigs President! In this time of political turmoil, this laid-back piano player is the perfect hound to unite our country. He’ll have us all joyfully singing together by the second chorus of “Cottleston Pie.” Let’s give a big howl to President Rowlf!
Rowlf received an outstanding 40.8% of the vote, but his two competitors made a good show as well. Bear cha-cha’d his way to second place with 27% of the vote, while Prairie Dawn said “welcome, oh welcome” to 25.9% of voters. Congratulations to these two gracious candidates!
We also want to take a moment to acknowledge the candidates who got write-in votes. Each of these received exactly one vote:
- Bert
- Boober Fraggle
- Flo Bear
- Grover
- Kermit (the only clear choice)
- Miss Piggy
- ROOSEVELT FRANKLIN ALWAYS AND FOREVER ???
- Sam the Eagle
- Summer Penguin
- The cat in the hat
- The screaming thing
- The unknown violet monster who shook behind Julie Andrews and appeared in that one promotional photo
Twelve wonderful politicians, I’m sure!
Thanks to everyone who voted, campaigned for their favorite characters, and helped spread the word about the election. And don’t forget that America has a real election happening in just four days – get out there and vote!
Click here to watch Rowlf and Secretary of Health & Halibut Services Lew Zealand do something funny on the ToughPigs Discord!
by Anthony Strand and Joe Hennes
