WHICH MUPPET IS THE BEST?

hotdude729 · 05-21-2002, 08:05 PM

These are complicated questions so i will go slowly so you try to stay focused. Ok, first what is a muppet? Philosopher Homer (Simpson that is) defined it as "not quite a puppet and not quite a mop." SO how do you define it. Second, Which one is your favorite. And I realize that you have gotten dumber by reading this.

BrianR · 05-22-2002, 12:54 PM

I can't decide between Beeker, the Swedish Chef, the two guys in the balcony
and the ever-popular Kermit The Frog.

So sue me.

Chewbaccus · 05-22-2002, 01:02 PM

Let's see here:

Oscar = homeless bum
Snuffleuffagus (sp?) = smack addict
Cookie Monster = crackhead
The Count = pimp

I suppose I'd have to go with The Count.

~mike

SteveDallas · 05-22-2002, 01:06 PM

Statler & Waldorf (the old geezers in the balcony box) would probably be my pick... tho I'm also a big fan of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew of Muppet Labs.

Scred · 05-31-2002, 07:23 PM

Not that I'm biased or anything, but it's Scred, of course. The first set of muppets to have taxidermy eyes were on SNL's first season, and Scred was the finest of the bunch. Mean spirited, unfit for prime time, and a hit with the ladies.

Land of Gorch, featuring Scred

Here's one with a good friend:

perth · 05-31-2002, 09:15 PM

I was always partial to Rowlf. Dunno why.

http://www.muppets.com/profiles/rowlf.htm

~james

elSicomoro · 05-31-2002, 09:25 PM

I like Gonzo...probably b/c he's borderline insane.

spinningfetus · 06-03-2002, 10:34 AM

Well by the definition above, I quaify as a muppet, so I'm gonna vote for me. (Think dreds, a really big head, 6'5'' and thin)

LordSludge · 06-03-2002, 03:49 PM

Gotta go with Beaker - "Mimimimimimimi!!"

I had a white dove named "Beaker", cuz it had a big ole beak. Then I got two more and named em "Erlenmeyer" (nicknamed "Early-Bird") and Florence.

I hate Chemistry, btw -- too much memorization...

Qualario · 06-03-2002, 09:09 PM

Waldorf and Stadtler had the best one liners, definitely. I gotta point out Sam Eagle, though...easily the squarest character on the Muppet Show. I actually had a professor at college who was the spitting image of Sam Eagle.

Nic Name · 06-03-2002, 11:50 PM

The ever-popular frog wears a Red Hat at work.

Nic Name · 08-27-2002, 01:27 AM

This is a great resource of Kermitage.

Slight · 08-30-2002, 11:01 PM

ANIMAL RULES! He is in the Weezer vid "Keep Fishin" playin drums while Miss Piggy has the drummer tied up.

I did not know that muppets where on SNL, pretty cool. I love the movie Labyrinth but I think the puppets in that movie are qualified as "creatures" and not as muppets. Since Kermit does Sesame Street does that mean that the other puppets in the show are muppets? Should we define Muppets only as the creatures that appeared on the the O G muppet show/s or does it refer to any Jim Henson puppet?

I Love the sketches with the Snowths, the guys that do the "Dout doo de dena, mehna mehna". And who doesn't love Tom the Swedish chef. I also love Martians that go "Yip yip yip yipyipyipyip" on Sesame Street

Its pretty amazing the body of work that Jim Henson and his progeny cover. Here are the ones that either influenced me or I remember fondly:
The Muppet Show
Fraggle Rock
Muppet Babies (I was a kid then)
A Chritmas Together (Album with John Denver and muppets)
Dinosaurs (TV Show, forgot about that one)
Labyrinth (David Bowie)
Dark Crystal
Yoda ala Frank Oz
Muppets take Manhattan (not sure I like it)
Sesame Street (I even watched it today)

Things I wish I had seen:
Sam and Friends (first version of kermit as Sam)
Muppets Tonight (Muppet Show v2.0)
Jim Henson Hour
More movies
& More TV Shows and Specials.

Lt · 08-31-2002, 12:30 AM

It's got to be Bert and Ernie, the Abbot and Costello of Muppetdom. Miss Piggy was hot too

05-21-2002, 08:05 PM	#1
hotdude729 Purple Monkey Dishwasher Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 31	WHICH MUPPET IS THE BEST? These are complicated questions so i will go slowly so you try to stay focused. Ok, first what is a muppet? Philosopher Homer (Simpson that is) defined it as "not quite a puppet and not quite a mop." SO how do you define it. Second, Which one is your favorite. And I realize that you have gotten dumber by reading this. __________________ GO TO MY WEBSITE AND GET THE COUNTER UP!!!!!!! www.geocities.com/hotdude729

05-22-2002, 12:54 PM	#2
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I can't decide between Beeker, the Swedish Chef, the two guys in the balcony and the ever-popular Kermit The Frog. So sue me. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

05-22-2002, 01:02 PM	#3
Chewbaccus Freethinker/booter Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 523	Let's see here: Oscar = homeless bum Snuffleuffagus (sp?) = smack addict Cookie Monster = crackhead The Count = pimp I suppose I'd have to go with The Count. ~mike __________________ Like the wise man said: Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.

05-31-2002, 07:23 PM	#5
Scred Wharf Rat Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Galaxy Seven, near Phoenixville Posts: 71	I believe you're missing the obvious Supreme Muppet Not that I'm biased or anything, but it's Scred, of course. The first set of muppets to have taxidermy eyes were on SNL's first season, and Scred was the finest of the bunch. Mean spirited, unfit for prime time, and a hit with the ladies. Land of Gorch, featuring Scred Here's one with a good friend:

06-03-2002, 10:34 AM	#8
spinningfetus Major Inhabitant Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Between a rock and a hard place... Posts: 122	Well by the definition above, I quaify as a muppet, so I'm gonna vote for me. (Think dreds, a really big head, 6'5'' and thin) __________________ Don't turn you back on the bottle, its never turned its back on you. -Boozy the Clown

05-22-2002, 01:06 PM	#4
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Statler & Waldorf (the old geezers in the balcony box) would probably be my pick... tho I'm also a big fan of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew of Muppet Labs.

05-31-2002, 09:15 PM	#6
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	I was always partial to Rowlf. Dunno why. http://www.muppets.com/profiles/rowlf.htm ~james

05-31-2002, 09:25 PM	#7
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I like Gonzo...probably b/c he's borderline insane.

06-03-2002, 03:49 PM	#9
LordSludge Geek Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 76	Gotta go with Beaker - "Mimimimimimimi!!" I had a white dove named "Beaker", cuz it had a big ole beak. Then I got two more and named em "Erlenmeyer" (nicknamed "Early-Bird") and Florence. I hate Chemistry, btw -- too much memorization... __________________ "Fasten your seatbelt. I saw something in a cartoon once that I want to try."

06-03-2002, 09:09 PM	#10
Qualario Kinda New Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1	Sam Eagle! Waldorf and Stadtler had the best one liners, definitely. I gotta point out Sam Eagle, though...easily the squarest character on the Muppet Show. I actually had a professor at college who was the spitting image of Sam Eagle.

06-03-2002, 11:50 PM	#11
Nic Name retired Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,930	Muppet #1 The ever-popular frog wears a Red Hat at work. Last edited by Nic Name; 06-04-2002 at 12:17 AM.

08-27-2002, 01:27 AM	#12
Nic Name retired Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,930	This is a great resource of Kermitage.

08-30-2002, 11:01 PM	#13
Slight Semi-Evil Genius Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Boulder CO Posts: 195	ANIMAL RULES! He is in the Weezer vid "Keep Fishin" playin drums while Miss Piggy has the drummer tied up. I did not know that muppets where on SNL, pretty cool. I love the movie Labyrinth but I think the puppets in that movie are qualified as "creatures" and not as muppets. Since Kermit does Sesame Street does that mean that the other puppets in the show are muppets? Should we define Muppets only as the creatures that appeared on the the O G muppet show/s or does it refer to any Jim Henson puppet? I Love the sketches with the Snowths, the guys that do the "Dout doo de dena, mehna mehna". And who doesn't love Tom the Swedish chef. I also love Martians that go "Yip yip yip yipyipyipyip" on Sesame Street Its pretty amazing the body of work that Jim Henson and his progeny cover. Here are the ones that either influenced me or I remember fondly: The Muppet Show Fraggle Rock Muppet Babies (I was a kid then) A Chritmas Together (Album with John Denver and muppets) Dinosaurs (TV Show, forgot about that one) Labyrinth (David Bowie) Dark Crystal Yoda ala Frank Oz Muppets take Manhattan (not sure I like it) Sesame Street (I even watched it today) Things I wish I had seen: Sam and Friends (first version of kermit as Sam) Muppets Tonight (Muppet Show v2.0) Jim Henson Hour More movies & More TV Shows and Specials.

08-31-2002, 12:30 AM	#14
Lt Fresh Incumbent Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fla Posts: 28	It's got to be Bert and Ernie, the Abbot and Costello of Muppetdom. Miss Piggy was hot too Last edited by Lt; 08-31-2002 at 12:44 AM.

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