Animal Is a Confusing Muppet
What’s his deal? What’s his species? What’s his name? It seems folks are easily confused about Animal.
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?
What Color Should Sam the Eagle’s Feet Be?
Should Sam’s feet be yellow or blue? And what do historical precedents tell us?
If You Love The Muppets, You Should Love Marvel (and Vice Versa)
The Muppets have more in common with Marvel superheroes than you might think!
Muppets Have Strange Careers: The Saga of Pancake Buffalo
If Muppets were actors, they’d have exceptionally quirky careers. Case in point: A purple buffalo who once acted alongside Miley Cyrus.
Elmo Has a Question for You: How Are You?
Elmo asked a simple question, and social media users gave some very real answers.
Your New Year’s Resolution: Be More Like Janice
In the new year, we should all aim to be more like the most virtuous Muppet. Rully!
What’s the All-Time SECOND-Most Classic Sesame Street Book?
We all know which Sesame Street book is the “Most Classic” of all time. But which book deserves the #2 spot?
Doglion Is a Good Muppet Monster
What’s a Doglion? He’s not the most famous Muppet monster, but we like him.
Let’s Ban the Muppets: A Call to Action
Some people these days have strong opinions about whether certain media should be accessible based on its themes, messages, and content. Is it time to ban the Muppets?
The Real Electric Mayhem Tour That Almost Happened
My Morning Jacket almost served as the band behind the Electric Mayhem. But do their songs sound sufficiently Mayhemian?
QUIZ: Muppet Holiday Special Gift-Giving
The Muppets love celebrating the holidays! But who gave which Christmas present to whom? Take this quiz and test your knowledge!
Dead Man Gambling: The Muppet Show’s Unsung Spooky Ghost
He has an unsettling appearance, he dies quickly, and he comes back as a ghost. Is “The Gambler” the creepiest Muppet to appear on The Muppet Show?
Rowlf the Dog Is the Worst Muppet: It’s Time to Admit the Truth
The piano-playing dog is one of the least funny, least interesting Muppets. And here’s why.
An Electric Mayhem Series Is Coming Soon to Disney Plus
“Muppets Mayhem” is headed our way in the near future!
Where Did They Go? Muppet Show Edition
There are a lot of Muppets who showed up in the early seasons of The Muppet Show, but rarely afterward. What happened to them?
QUIZ: Can You Match the Muppet Show Muppets to Their First Lines of Dialogue?
Can you match each Muppet Show character with the first line they spoke onscreen?
Fozzie’s Hat Is a Neat Hat, I Think
Here are some things I’ve been thinking about Fozzie’s hat.
Miss Piggy vs. “Cancel Culture”
Some say Miss Piggy is as bad as Pepe Le Pew, but there’s much more to the pig than the skunk.
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