For the Lovers, Dreamers, and Me and a Very Merry Muppet Christmas to You

Posted by historymaniacmegan on December 7, 2016

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Like Disney, the Muppets have always been in the business of Christmas since they became popular. In fact, they’ve had Christmas specials and movies like the famous Muppet Christmas Carol from the 1990s. And I have it to open this post since it’s considered one of the best Muppet Christmas films. Of course, I have to give Sir Michael Caine’s performance as Ebenezer Scrooge credit, too. I mean the guy is a gifted actor and it takes a lot of effort to be mean to these loveable Hensonian creations. Oh, and Sesame Street had a good Christmas special that was based on the story Christmas Every Day and why such a concept is a very bad idea. Nevertheless, this year the Muppets opened the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while Sesame Street performed as always. Still, over the years, there’s a lot of Muppet Christmas stuff and that’s where I come in. So for your reading pleasure, I present to you a very Muppet Christmas part of this Merry Geekmas scheme. Believe me, there are huge Muppet fans out there and many of them aren’t children. And there are a lot of Sesame Street fans who aren’t young children. Of course, both the Muppets and Sesame Street tend to parody a lot of adult stuff which explains why they’re so popular.

There’s nothing that says Merry Christmas like this Sesame Street tree.

This is a cute Christmas tree. Love how they used letters and numbers. Love it.

2. This Jingle Bell Elmo will melt your heart.

Elmo sing you “Jingle Bells” to spread Christmas cheer. Children love Elmo because he’s fuzzy and cute. Though Elmo is super annoying.

3. For Christmas, it’s always apparent that Rizzo the Rat is only here for the food.

Of course, he’s a rat what do you expect. Also, he’ll probably bring his rat family along with him.

4. Rowlf the dog wishes you Christmas joy.

This is a card made by the late Jim Henson. And yes, I think it’s quite a work of art.

5. Celebrate this Christmas by hanging this Kermit the Frog stocking near your fireplace.

As we know, this red stocking doesn’t need much green if it has Kermit. Since he already takes care of that.

6. Of course, your Christmas can be a bit grouchy with this Oscar lawn decoration.

Well, Oscar is a perpetual grouch 24/7 let alone on Christmas. Then again, considering the trash output during the holidays, you might think he’d revel during this time of year.

7. Have a perfect Muppet Christmas with this tree.

I especially like how they have Gonzo tangled in lights and garland. That’s pretty clever.

8. Make your Christmas brighter with this string of Elmo lights.

Just what we all need. So they have to have a string of lights of a cute little red muppet who can be annoying to parents.

9. As we all know from Beaker, meepers gonna meep.

Because “meep” is the only thing he usually says. Still, you admire him for his loyalty to Dr. Bunsen Honeydew for all its implications.

10. Fans of Muppet Babies will absolutely love this Christmas sweater.

This one features Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear. So adorable. Love it.

11. You better watch out for Elmo Claus

This is Elmo dressed in a Santa outfit with a present. I know kids will love it and sure it’s adorable.

12. I’m sure Santa would love to stuff this Elmo stocking.

Well, this is just a stocking that has Elmo’s face on it. Seems easy to make.

13. Nothing says a Muppet Christmas like gracing this Kermit and Piggy wreath on your door.

This one has Kermit dressed as Santa and Piggy in a green dress and fur coat. Hope Piggy doesn’t have PETA get on her case.

14. These Sesame Street ornaments will make adorable additions on your tree.

This one includes Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Elmo. I think Cookie made the gingerbread train for himself.

15. Aw, Elmo has a present for Cookie Monster.

Hope Elmo gave him an assortment of Christmas cookies. Because we all know what Cookie Monster appreciates.

16. Oscar isn’t known for his Christmas spirit.

Well, at least this ornament sums up Oscar’s wonderful personality. Yes, it’s probably better to scram.

17. Hey, it’s the ghosts of Jacob and Robert Marley with the Ghost of Christmas Present.

These are from A Muppet Christmas Carol. As you know, the chained ghosts are Statler and Waldorf.

18. Celebrate the season with an ornament everyone’s favorite grumpy old men.

I don’t know about you. But I think Statler and Waldorf get a kick heckling the other Muppets from their box. I mean they always laugh at their own burns.

19. Merry Christmas from the Muppets Express.

This Muppet Christmas train makes some degree of sense. I think it’s quite fitting.

20. Cookie Monster would like to wish everyone happy holidays.

Why does this Cookie Monster inflatable have a candy cane? He should more likely have a gingerbread man cookie in his hand. That would’ve been more appropriate.

21. Celebrate this holiday season with this spectacular Sesame Street tree.

The ornaments on this tree seem fuzzy. It also has quite colorful decorations. Love it.

22. You can’t go wrong this holiday season with a Christmas wreath of Kermit and his friends.

This one has Kermit with Fozzie and Gonzo. Also includes Christmas lights and baubles.

23. Cookie Monster and Elmo always enjoy the occasional sleigh ride.

Though it’s hard to go on a sleigh ride when there’s no snow outside. But this is adorable.

24. Rizzo the Rat always makes a holiday impression.

Even funnier is how he’s in Mickey Mouse attire. Though he’s wearing longer pants.

25. Seasons Greetings from your favorite Sesame Street characters.

These lawn decorations consist of Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Big Bird. Still, Big Bird is taller while Cookie shouldn’t hold a candy cane.

26. This Sesame Street Christmas gingerbread scene will melt your heart.

Guess they get a lot of snow there as you see from the roof. Still, this is adorable.

27. There’s nothing more cuddlier on Christmas than these Sesame Streets holiday plushies.

Includes Cookie Monster, Elmo, Big Bird, and Grover. At least Cookie has a chocolate candy cane in this one.

28. Of course, you can’t resist this Cookie Monster Christmas tree.

Well, this seems like a rather simple way to decorate Christmas tree. Just eyes, mouth, lights, and Santa hat on an artificial blue Christmas tree and you’re good to go.

29. This Big Bird nutcracker makes a great addition on your Christmas mantle.

Doesn’t exactly look like Big Bird. But I like his little toy soldier outfit.

30. Any little girl would absolutely delight in this Abby Cadabby tree.

Well, I’m not familiar with Abby Cadabby. But I think this tree is adorable.

31. This Muppet Christmas wreath has all your puppet favorites.

This one even includes Sesame Street characters like Big Bird and Elmo. Of course, Kermit is Santa in the center.

32. This Muppet Christmas Carol cake is a delectable treat.

Well, this is an appropriate treat. Love how it features the characters. Looks tasty.

33. This Cookie Monster nutcracker is more accustomed to the chocolate chip variety.

He even has sack of cookies next to him. Love the smile on his face.

34. Wish your dad a merry Christmas with this card featuring Statler and Waldorf.

After all, Statler and Waldorf are the original grumpy old men. Can’t get enough of these guys.

35. Merry Christmas from the Muppets and the Jim Henson Company.

This one has Sesame Street, the Muppets, and the Fraggles. Not very familiar with the Fraggles.

36. Looks like Big Bird didn’t have a great Christmas.

Okay, this is a very sick Christmas card that’s not related to Jim Henson but I had to show it. There’s a Thanksgiving one, too by the way.

37. Nothing delights children like this book about Christmas Eve on Sesame Street.

Looking at the cover on this book, it doesn’t seem that Christmas on Sesame Street is a cheery occasion. Also, Big Bird seems quite depressed.

38. These Sesame Street ornaments will surely bring holiday cheer.

Cookie Monster holds a bunch of happy gingerbread men. From how I’d see it, the cookies are more likely to see him as their Godzilla.

39. Finally, a Christmas tree that Cookie Monster could be proud of.

This one is blue with cookies, spoons, baubles, and letters. Hope the cookies aren’t real or you know what Cookie will do to them.

40. This Muppet gingerbread house will bring anyone Christmas joy.

Well, it surely seems like a rather old building. It’s probably their theater. Love it.

41. This Sesame Street Christmas tree will help kids learn their ABCs.

This one has plush ornaments on it. Still, I have to like this one so I include it.

42. This Kermit nutcracker comes with a sled.

He has a scarf, Santa hat, and mittens. Still, he doesn’t seem to wear much despite that frogs are cold-blooded amphibians. I don’t mean in a moral sense.

43. A Sesame Street Christmas tree must go with its own tree skirt.

This features Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, and Elmo. And it has a red and green pattern.

44. This Muppet Christmas sweater will surely create an impression.

Like how this one has Miss Piggy in her own stocking which is larger than Fozzie and Kermit’s. Then again, it’s understandable.

45. Any child would delight in these Elmo Christmas plush decorations.

They consist of Elmo with candy canes, garlands, and a sack of presents. So cute.

46. Celebrate the season with this Elmo Saves Christmas album.

A great way for young children to annoy their parents during the holidays. Still, if you kiddies really want to freak them out, perhaps a CD of One Direction would be better.

47. This Ernie nutcracker can always cheer anyone during the holidays.

He even has a rubber duckie staff. Still, this is quite creative and adorable.

48. This Elmo drummer boy doesn’t skip a beat.

He even has presents below him. Hope he doesn’t open his mouth when he plays.

49. Make this year a green Christmas with Kermit.

Of course, Kermit knows that it’s not easy being green. But you have to wonder why the hell he doesn’t wear a coat in the winter.

50. Miss Piggy can be a lovely Christmas angel.

Actually personality wise, she’s anything but angelic. But this is pretty funny.

51. Seems like Beaker has some holiday anxiety.

To be fair, Beaker has every reason to be nervous. After all, he gets blown up a lot at Muppet Labs.

52. Beaker wonders what’s in this gift box.

Chances are if it’s from Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, it’s probably something that’ll blow up in Beaker’s face. Otherwise, I’m not so sure.

53. These Sesame Street baubles will make your season bright.

Includes Cookie Monster, Oscar, Elmo, Bert, and Ernie. Available on Etsy.

54. You can surely deck the halls wearing this Kermit Christmas sweater.

He’s even singing to “Deck the Halls.” Love how he’s wearing plaid and a Santa hat.

55. This Kermit and Piggy Christmas sweater vest has all the trimmings.

This even has Santa, tinsel, and a tree that lights up. Yes, these Christmas sweaters can be quite elaborate.

56. On this wreath Kermit and his friends sing their holiday favorites.

Well, it just has Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo, and Animal. All in all, this is a nice wreath for any door.

57. Listen to the Muppets sing your Christmas favorites with John Denver in A Christmas Together.

This came out in the 1980s since John Denver died in a plane crash during the 1990s. But yes, this exists.

58. This Kermit Santa wreath will always greet guests with a smile.

He even has a present in his hands, too. Of course, he’d prefer flies over cookies since he’s a frog.

59. If you like The Muppet Christmas Carol, then check out this gingerbread display.

Yes, it’s the gingerbread version of the street you see in the movie. Yet, they have fraggles underground which weren’t featured.

60. Wish your hubby a Merry Kissmas with this holiday card.

Okay, that’s cute. Yet, a great example of a Muppet item that’s certainly not for kids.

61. Nothing makes the holiday season merrier like this Muppet North Pole Christmas village.

Yes, they have a Muppet Christmas village, too. And even Muppet figurines to match.

62. Hope this Big Bird wreath makes your Christmas warm and fuzzy.

Just a green rag wreath with pom poms. Like seeing Big Bird with a scarf.

63. Oscar celebrates the holiday season the only way he knows how.

He even has his trash can decorated with well, garbage. Well, at least he recycles.

64. Show your grouchiness this Christmas with this Oscar sweater.

Yeah, Oscar isn’t in the mood to talk right now. Still, this is brilliant.

65. How about a Christmas sweater of Oscar’s can in lights?

Even in a Santa hat and beard, Oscar is still his old grouchy self. Stay grouchy, my friend.

66. Nothing cheers a child up on Christmas like an Elmo plush stocking with green mittens.

Not sure if this one sings. But I’m sure little kids will enjoy it. Elmo even has a green hat to match.

67. Elmo, Abby, and Cookie Monster always play great Christmas music.

I like how Cookie Monster stuck a lot of cookies in his saxophone. What a way to ruin an instrument. But he couldn’t resist.

68. Elmo, Ernie, and Bert take time to be Santa’s helpers.

Well, Elmo is dressed as an elf. Ernie makes a rocking horse. Yet, Bert builds a birdhouse, most likely for his pigeons.

Well, Elmo is dressed as an elf. Ernie paints a rocking horse. Yet, Bert builds a birdhouse, most likely for his pigeons.

69. This holiday Miss Piggy doll has great Christmas style.

Knowing Piggy, this dress is probably from some high fashion designer. Since she dresses only from the best.

70. This Christmas, Rowlf plays a ditty on his piano.

Well, Rowlf doesn’t appear much as a Muppet these days. But this is a very cute card with him in a Santa hat.

71. This Christmas Cookie Monster builds his own gingerbread house.

You know he’ll most likely devour it in a way that’ll result in a big mess not long after the presentation. Because we know Cookie Monster and what he likes.

72. In December, the Count always counts down the days to Christmas.

Kind of wish he had a calendar of December instead of this. But it’ll do.

73. Ernie Makes a list while Bert puts up the lights.

And it seems that Ernie has a lot of things he wants for Christmas. Meanwhile, Bert had an accident and got himself tangled.

74. Big Bird comes in dressed as Santa with a sack of toys.

Here he is with this teddy bear Radar. Still, this is quite adorable if you ask me.

75. This assortment of Sesame Street ornaments should be a welcome addition to your Christmas tree.

Includes Ernie, Bert, Grover, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Elmo, and Oscar. Each of these has quite a clever spin.

76. This Cookie Monster wreath will make your holiday home especially welcoming.

Well, it has a plush Cookie on a rag and pom pom wreath. Love it.

77. This Sesame Street Christmas tree will surely make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Like how it has Big Bird on the tree as it should since he’s the face of Sesame Street. But I like the other plush ornaments as well.

78. These light up Sesame Street decorations will make your season bright.

These consist of Elmo, Cookie Monster, and a Christmas tree. Sure to lift spirits of those who see them.

These consist of Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby. Sure to lift spirits of those who see them.

79. Miss Piggy always loves to spend her holidays with her Kermie.

However, sometimes she doesn’t realize that Kermie needs his space. But what do you know?

80. Beaker wishes everyone a Merry Christmas in the only way he knows how.

Yeah, he just says “meep.” But at least he’s wearing a set of reindeer ears and antlers.

81. Miss Piggy always wishes a merry Christmas to moi.

Because we all know she’s the ultimate diva. And she always knows the value of self-care.

82. How about Miss Piggy in this Christmas pose?

I had to include a card like this of her in a sexy lady pose. Because she does a lot of these in pictures.

83. Of course, I can’t leave out a Christmas card of Mr. Scrooge.

Yes, I know it’s of Michael Caine who’s not a Muppet. But this is from The Muppet Christmas Carol. So it goes on the post.

84. This holiday season Rosita likes to take to the ice.

Well, I had to include at least one female Muppet from Sesame Street who wasn’t Abby Cadabby. Still, like her white sparkly outfit.

85. Miss Piggy always likes to get on top of presents.

She’s parodying many of the pinup images. Yet, I couldn’t leave this ornament out.

86. Guy Smiley always looks dashing as a toy soldier.

Yet, when he opens his mouth, he certainly doesn’t sound like one. But like the uniform nonetheless.

87. Nothing brings a bang out of the season like this Hallmark ornament of Gonzo the great in a cannon.

For nothing says Christmas like getting yourself shot out of a cannon. Honestly, how does Gonzo survive such stunts?

88. Rosita always appreciates a Christmas pinata.

It helps that it’s red with a green ribbon. Still, this is adorable.

89. Prairie Dawn sleeps on the armchair while waiting for Santa.

She even has the cookies on the arm. Yet, Santa would find this a little bit inconvenient.

90. Top your Christmas tree with Miss Piggy on the moon.

To be fair, this is an old tree topper. But it surely brings out Piggy’s good side.

91. Animal is wild about Christmas.

Well, he’s wild about anything. And yes, he can be a bit unhinged for his own good.

92. Of course, it’s not a Christmas tree without an ornament of the Electric Mayhem bus.

Because there’s no chance I could do a Muppet post and forget the Electric Mayhem. Those guys rock.

93. Make your Christmas merry by wearing this Sesame Street holiday sweater.

Features Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch. Sure it’s for adults but kids will love it.

94. Bet you’ve never seen a Christmas tree on Sesame Street like this.

I guess this one was at a mall. But it features characters like Elmo Cookie Monster, and Big Bird.

95. This Kermit nutcracker comes in his own Santa suit.

And he has the full outfit on, not just the robe. He even carries presents, too.

96. Who wouldn’t want to cuddle with Santa Gonzo this holiday season?

To be honest, Gonzo is kind of weird if you ask me. I mean his girlfriend is a chicken for God’s sake.

97. Fans of The Muppet Christmas Carol might appreciate this postcard of the Marley brothers.

On second thought, these guys look creepy in this. Like they’re from some Hensonian nightmare.

98. Girls who love Kermit will adore this Christmas sweater.

Unfortunately, Miss Piggy will most likely try to get her hands on it even if she has to fight tooth and nail. Like the bow on him though.

99. On this stocking Bert reads a book about oatmeal.

Well, I included the Ernie nutcracker. So I had to go with this. Still, not a book I’d read for fun.

100. Listen to seasonal favorites with the Green and Red Christmas album from the Muppets.

Features Kermit and Miss Piggy on the front. But I’m sure all the Muppets are well represented in the song listing.

Swedish Chef Worthy Muppet Treats

Posted by historymaniacmegan on October 1, 2016

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There’s a lot to talk about food in the Muppets world. Sometimes the food can even talk, sing, and move like sentient beings. Even if they’re baked goods and vegetables. Really. Same goes when it comes to Sesame Street, especially when they’re trying to get kids to eat healthy. Don’t ask. Also, Hooper’s Store and Charlie’s are among Sesame Street’s premiere eating places. One serves as a resident hangout. The other is where Grover works as a waiter since he has ultimate job security despite massively sucking at customer service skills. I mean there was a sketch he basically ordered 6 cakes for a birthday party because he didn’t realize that the guests were referring to one person. Seriously. And that bald blue-headed customer is always complaining about him. On the Muppet Show we have the one and only Swedish Chef whose culinary endeavors always lead to some kind of cooking catastrophe. These include a turtle aiming at him with tank guns, being held up at gunpoint by lobsters, being attacked by spaghetti, being chased by a chicken wielding a cleaver, and more. He also uses a lot of unconventional kitchen implements like battle axes, blunderbusses, chainsaws, bazookas, and more. Off-screen, you’ll find plenty of Muppet treats out there mostly made for parties. So for your reading pleasure I give you a treasure trove of delectable Muppet treats. Enjoy.

For a Rainbow Connection cake, this one of Kermit is perfect.

Of course, the rainbow in this cake is in the inside. Because that’s the side that really counts.

2. These Sesame Street chocolates make it fun to learn your ABCs.

By the way, these are professionally made. But you wouldn’t mind putting this cuteness in your mouth.

3. If you love the Muppets, then take a look at this cake.

It’s a cake of the Muppets onstage at the Muppet theater. You know where they do the show.

4. This buttercream Beaker cake is a wondrous breakthrough in pastry creation.

Compared to some of the cakes you’ll see here, this seems relatively easy. Mostly because Beaker has identifiable features and his shape.

5. These Muppet bento lunches are a healthy treat.

These lunches consist of Kermit fruit snacks, Animal salad, and a Miss Piggy sandwich. So cute.

6. A Beaker twinkie makes a great tasty snack.

This one even has him screaming with icing. Also, like Beaker, the twinkie probably has a lot of artificial preservatives by now.

7. Nothing makes a party a hit like these Muppet Show cookies.

Sure they may be professionally made. But they include all your favorites. Well, they should.

8. This Miss Piggy bento lunch is sow fabulous.

It consists of a sandwich with pasta hair. Also bread ears and snout. But it surely resembles her.

9. Might want to take a bite out of this Electric Mayhem bus cake.

You might’ve seen the bus in the Muppet Movie. Also, I think the Electric Mayhem may be on the other side.

10. Seems like the Swedish Chef is on top of the pots with this cake.

Well, pots and pans. And they're all on top of an active burner. Love it.

Well, pots and pans. And they’re all on top of an active burner. Hope he doesn’t get, burnt, burnt, burnt.

11. This Muppet theater cake is simply a spectacle.

Yes, I know it’s another Muppet Theater cake. But this one even has boxes for Statler and Waldorf. Also the Muppets are in action.

12. Now that has to be a stellar Muppet cake display.

I think this might be for a wedding. Yet, the serving display has tiers featuring cupcakes of your favorite Muppet characters.

13. This Cookie Monster cake shows the lovable blue monster in cookie heaven.

Yes, Cookie Monster is in the cookie jar with his chocolate chip cookies. Hope he doesn’t overdo it.

14. This Elmo pizza is pure lunch time fun.

Unlike in most pizzas, the sauce goes over the cheese. Yet at least the got his smile right.

15. If you’re hungry on the go, make it a Beaker wrap.

At least you don’t have to put this in the oven. It even has carrot hair and a guacamole shirt and olive tie.

16. This cake is about as trashy as Oscar the Grouch likes it.

Strangely it has a recycling symbol on it. But it has a lot of crap that Oscar will think as a fitting tribute to him.

17. If you like peanut butter, these Fozzie Bear cookies will make you say, “Wocka, Wocka.”

They’re just peanut butter cookies shaped like Fozzie and decorated in his likeness. What more can you ask for?

18. As you may know, it’s not easy being the Green Lantern.

This cake has Kermit the Frog as the Green Lantern. Because being green kind of suits him. After all, he’s a frog.

19. If you’re not into superheroes, this Kermit cake will do.

It just has Kermit being his laid back self. Not minding anyone’s business but his own.

20. For more healthy options, try this Kermit fruit snack.

This Kermit has an apple head, a celery neck, and a beet mouth. But it’s a real good likeness.

21. Looks like Cookie Monster couldn’t resist what was in the cookie jar.

No wonder they have Sesame Street skits in which he has to learn self-control. Only to forget it shortly after. Because he’s Cookie Monster.

22. For lunch, this Swedish Chef sandwich will make you say, “Bork, Bork, Bork!”

Has a bread face with bread crust beard and eyebrows. But his hat is made from tortilla. Enjoy.

23. How would you like Animal to burst from the drum cake?

After all, Animal plays the drums. Guess this is for a kid’s 10th birthday. Fair enough.

24. Speaking of Animal, this Electric Mayhem cake rocks.

And they all seem to be tired after a show on the road. Then again, this group was modeled after 1960s and 1970s rock bands.

25. These Cookie Monster cupcakes look good enough to eat.

I especially like hoe they have cookies coming out of his mouth. That’s very ingenious and touching to everyone’s favorite junk food hound.

26. How about a cake of Gonzo the Great?

You know the daredevil with a chicken fetish. Don’t worry, his relationship with Camilla is of mutual love and respect.

27. For the curmudgeon who has nothing nice to say, you might want to celebrate their birthday with a cake of Statler and Waldorf.

Sure Statler and Waldorf are mean old men. But at least their insults are always PG rated. Gotta love these guys.

28. For Muppet Show lovers, this is a great cake for you.

After all, this shows how the Muppets are introduced. Even Statler and Waldorf who are usually in the audience.

29. Nothing makes a great Sesame Street party like these fruit platters.

This has a kiwi Oscar, a pineapple Bert, a watermelon Elmo, and an orange Ernie. Well, at least those are the prominent fruits on their trays.

30. These Kermit rainbow fruit kabobs will help kids establish a healthy rainbow connection.

This one has Kermit as an apple centerpiece. But it’s still a delightful Muppet platter.

31. For growing brains, this Sesame Street lunch makes learning fun.

This one includes rice balls of Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, Oscar, Elmo, and Cookie Monster. And they’re surrounded by salad.

32. Cookie Monster fudge makes a delectable dessert to violently gorge for.

These are in light blue and have cookies in them. Cookie Monster would be touched.

33. No one could resist this Muppet toy box cake.

This one only consists of the main Muppets along with Elmo and Cookie Monster. But it’s nonetheless adorable.

34. A singing Kermit under a rainbow always makes a great cake.

Like how it says, “Life is fun when you’re having flies!” Well, to a frog. To a human not so much.

35. Hope this bento lunch doesn’t make you grouchy.

Nice Oscar consists of a salad of leafy greens. Slimey even has his own trash can.

36. If you like Fozzie Bear, then these Rice Krispie treats will suit your fancy.

These seem to resemble him more than the peanut butter cookies. Like the icing face though.

37. Speaking of Rice Krispie treats, you can’t resist these ones from Sesame Street.

Includes Cookie Monster, Oscar, and Elmo. Each has a cookie mouth. Though Elmo and Oscar have Oreo for black.

38. This Kermit might remind an old frog of home.

After all, Kermit is a swamp frog from the American South. So playing a banjo makes sense though he doesn’t have an accent.

39. Help yourself to some Animal pasta salad.

Well, it’s the only kind of pasta with pink noodles. Just to match Animal’s fur.

40. For lunch time delights, this Swedish Chef bento has all the trimmings.

This one includes a Swedish Chef sandwich and chicken eggs. Seems he wants to cook them both.

41. This Piggy pasta salad will make you go hog wild.

Doesn’t hurt it includes ham. Or does it? Like how they used noodles for her hair though.

42. If you liked the Dark Crystal, take a look at this cake.

It’s one of those cult movies that feature Muppets in high fantasy. But I include this since it’s part of Jim Henson’s repertoire.

43. Swedish Chef fans would appreciate a cake of the cook in his kitchen.

Of course, the Swedish Chef’s kitchen environment makes Gordon Ramsay’s look tame. Then again, I’m sure if constant insults is better than a turtle shell tank or armed lobsters.

44. These Muppet bon bons are a small delight.

They’re all just sitting up around a candy. Not sure if they’re cakes. But these are cute.

45. A Sesame Street lunch like this is great for sunny days.

Seems of the bento box variety. Yet, though Ernie is made from rice, Bert is made from corn. Like the flowers, too.

46. No dessert platter is complete without these Muppet cake pops.

Includes Beaker, Fozzie, Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Rowlf. And I hope each one has a chocolate center.

47. No one can resist the sight of Gonzo eyeing spaghetti.

Yes, you have to look at Gonzo’s big eyes as he holds up a knife and fork. Adorable.

48. Learn letters and numbers with these Sesame Street cake pops.

Includes Oscar, Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Big Bird. And each looks good enough to eat.

49. Fans of Fraggle Rock will fall in love with this cake.

For a show that came in the 1980s, it has a strange pop culture presence to this day. Yet, I’m not familiar with it.

50. For appetizers, these Sesame Street snack platters shall serve you well.

There’s broccoli Oscar, strawberry Elmo, blueberry Cookie Monster, and cheddar cheese Big Bird. Like how Big Bird’s nose is made from Ritz crackers.

51. No Muppet party is complete without a Scooter cheese ball.

Like how his hair is made from baby carrots. And how his glasses are made from cucumber slices.

52. This Muppet totem pole cake will make your party tops.

Not sure about the concept behind this. But I think it’s quite original to say the least.

53. These Sesame Street cupcakes are a tasty treat.

I’m sure these are professionally made with the detail. But these do consist on some of the best characters save for the Count.

54. There’s nothing healthier for a midday meal than a Beaker sandwich.

Helps it has a lot of fruit and veggies in it. Not sure about the shaved orange nose though.

55. No child can ever resist the Elmo bento lunch.

Well, if they’re pre-schoolers, anyway. Still, like how it has 2 small buns. Adorable.

56. If you liked Rowlf the Dog, then this is the cake for you.

Here he is at a white piano and in a white suit. But he’s still typical Rowlf.

57. Fraggle Rock fans will find these cupcakes delightful.

Once again, I’m just including this to pander. Because I’m not familiar with Fraggle Rock which aired in the 1980s.

58. For Sesame Street fans, a cake like this is simply whimsical.

Of course, this isn’t a cake you’d see at most kids’ birthdays. Unless their parents are in the 1%.

59. These Kermit and Fozzie lunches are great midday delights.

Nice that Kermit’s has a rainbow for “Rainbow Connection.” Fozzie’s is barely recognizable.

60. Grace your dessert platter with this Ernie and Bert bed cake.

Boy, would some people on the Christian Right go nuts on this one. Though Bert and Ernie usually sleep in separate beds.

Boy, would some people on the Christian Right go nuts on this one. Though Bert and Ernie usually sleep in separate twin beds with their names on them.

61. Wake up in the morning to some Kermit pancakes.

Doesn’t necessarily resemble Kermit. But, hey, it’s not easy being green.

62. For a more Latin flair, try a Kermit quesadilla.

However, if you live in the US, proceed to try one with caution south of the border. Since it might make you turn green. No offense, Mexico.

63. These Muppet cupcakes are surely just desserts.

Of course, you can’t help but love these. But each cupcake is unique in its own way.

64. For baby showers, a cake with Bunsen and Beaker is none too shabby.

Though babies are much easier than any of their inventions. At least they don’t have mechanical glitches that lead to Beaker getting hurt all the time.

65. Raise healthy kids with these Sesame Street fruit snacks.

Includes, Ernie, Bert, and Elmo. Not sure about Elmo having kiwi eyes. Makes him look like a loon.

66. This Elmo spaghetti is always a hit with the little ones.

Doesn’t hurt that Elmo’s face can be done on top of tomato sauce. Like the olive mouth.

67. This Kermit bento lunch is fit for any amphibian.

Includes Kermit’s face on an apple as well as some pasta for the background. Not to mention, cheese.

68. These Muppet cookies each have a different color.

Sure they may be professionally made. But each has some degree of character. Like the Swedish Chef’s having a food border.

69. These Ernie and Bert cake pops simply belong together.

Yet, both seem to have noses the same color as their skin. On the show Bert has an orange nose while Ernie has a red one.

70. No one can resist these delectable Sesame Street cupcakes.

Almost each of these has an Oreo mouth. Included are Oscar, the Count, Bert, Ernie, Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird.

71. This Bunsen and Beaker cake is a work of genius.

After all, it includes elements from the Periodic Table as well as atomic structures. Perfect for science geeks.

72. This Muppet cake is a strip of many colors.

Well, it’s not exactly a rainbow. But it’s quite cool to behold.

73. This burning Beaker cake is explosively fun.

Unless you’re Beaker. Because you know what usually happens to him at Muppet Labs.

74. With a cake like this, you’d almost think Kermit is carried away.

Well, it features Kermit with a bunch of other Muppet balloons. By the way, there’s a 3D version of this one.

75. Seemed like something spilled on this cake.

This one might be a wedding cake from how I can tell Kermit and Miss Piggy are dressed. Also, what’s with the strawberries?

76. These Cookie Monster cake pops should make a fine addition to any dessert platter.

Like how these have a cookie stuck in his mouth. That’s just so perfect.

77. For Muppet cakes, you might consider a customized option.

After all, this Muppet girl is just a Muppet girl. Don’t remember seeing her from any Jim Henson franchise.

78. This Muppet Rushmore cake seems almost set in stone.

Well, it’s a Muppet Mount Rushmore one. Never seen anything like that before.

79. A cake like this is bound to take anyone to the air.

You see I was right about the 3D version. But I’m not sure how making a cake like this is plausible.

80. For Sesame Street parties, you can’t go wrong with Oscar’s trash cans.

It’s basically chocolate pudding with Oreos on top. Still, these are very creative if you ask me.

81. This Big Bird lunch is anything to chirp about.

Best served with a birdseed milkshake as Big Bird would’ve preferred. Cute.

82. Grace your dessert platter with these unique Sesame Street cupcakes.

Another set of expensive pastries done by professionals. But their icing sculptures are worth noting.

83. Seems like Kermit’s notes have character.

Took me awhile to figure this cake out. But once I realized these were music notes, it seemed to make more sense.

84. These food faces of Bert and Ernie bring all smiles.

Not sure if these are for eating. But I like how Bert has the top of a pineapple as hair. The licorice lips are also clever.

85. This Cookie Monster Macaroon will make you go nom, nom, nom, nom, nom.

Has sugar sprinkles on for super fuzziness. Like how he has the cookie in his mouth. Brilliant.

86. With these Kermit cupcakes, the eyes have it.

If you want Constantine cupcakes, all you have to do is put a chocolate chip on it. Still, like the marshmallow frog eyes.

87. Even Cookie Monster would adore these Sesame Street cookies.

Yes, they may be made from a bakery. But they have letters and numbers as well as characters. These are adorable.

88. If you’re more into chocolate, these Sesame Street brownie bites should do nicely.

Includes Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Bert. And each brownie has its own cup.

89. A Beaker cookie pop is a treat for the future.

Well, he has nice pretzel hair in orange icing. Not sure what the cookie is underneath.

90. If you like Cookie Monster, then you’ll like these Oreos.

These consist of a cookie covered in icing eating another cookie. What more can you ask for. Love it.

91. Don’t look now, but Cookie Monster is eating the cookie cake!

Don’t worry, this is part of the cake. However, if it was real, Cookie Monster would probably reduce it to crumbs.

92. This Kermit fruit tray gives you a healthy rainbow connection.

Since he’s the one who sings about rainbows in the Muppet Movie. But his head always has to be in the center.

93. If you like fuzzy red monsters, then you’ll adore this Elmo cake.

Even has Elmo near the presents. Certainly a birthday cake for a little kid. So cute.

94. This Sesame Street cake comes stacked.

Has Cookie Monster, Big Bird, and Elmo tiers. But Oscar the Grouch is on top.

95. This Big Bird cake will surely have you tickled yellow.

Well, Big Bird is the face of Sesame Street. Yet, here he is with his legs spread out to wish someone a happy birthday.

96. Speaking of Big Bird, here he is receiving a cake from Prairie Dawn.

I think this was featured in a show on the Food Network. Still, Big Bird looks so lifelike here.

97. Make a super birthday super great with this Super Grover cake.

Sure Super Grover doesn’t beat up any bad guys or save the day. But he’s super cute so that should count.

98. A Miss Piggy cake should always bring out one’s inner glamorpuss.

This might be derived from a photo of her in a black dress. But yes, she’s sow fabulous.

99. Animal fans would love seeing a cake of him at his drum set.

After all, Animal is the drummer for the Electric Mayhem. Though off-stage he’s a real animal.

100. For a Muppet wedding cake, the whole gang has got to be there.

Well, all the main Muppets are in the audience. Save for the Swedish Chef and the chicken. Amazing.

Rainbow Connection Muppet Craft Projects

Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 30, 2016

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While many Muppet fans prefer to buy their own merchandise, there are plenty of others who’d rather make their own. After all, the Muppets does have a lot of cute characters as well as cater to all ages. I mean many of these crafts are made for kids like knitted stuff toys and such. Some of them can even be decorations for parties. Of course, this crafty cover of Miss Piggy with pruning shears is a parody of Martha Stewart Living magazine. And you see how she has a shrub into a dollar sign. Yeah, you don’t see a lot of crafting on Muppets unless it pertains to creating lab concoction disasters, anything the blows up, or just to create a moment of slapstick. Because they usually aim toward comedy. Yet, I have found a lot of craft projects on Pinterest and Etsy as well as Google Images. Like I have for a lot of craft projects from several different franchises. So here I give you a treasure trove of Muppet crafts you might want make for yourself and treasure forever.

Any child would have hours of fun with these Sesame Street blocks.

Includes Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar, Ernie, and the Count. And they’re in all different colors. So cute.

2. No child could resist this Sesame Street chest of drawers.

Each drawer has a different Sesame Street character. And it seems that Oscar the Grouch is on the top.

3. How about a pumpkin carving of our favorite Muppet scientists Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker?

Like how they used a squash for Beaker. That’s just so perfect.

4. Let the light in with this Beaker suncatcher.

Now Beaker is immortalized in stain glass with that trademark expression on his face. Then again, he has a reason to be befuddled like that.

5. Those who love the Great Gonzo will love these earrings.

Well, I’m not sure what exactly Gonzo is supposed to be. But I think these are rather fitting for him. And they’re made from clay.

6. Fans of Cookie Monster would want to keep more with this crocheted hat.

It even has cookies at the tassels, which is very fitting. And it has eyes on the top. Adorable.

7. Cuddle up on the couch draped in a Muppet quilt like this.

This shows many of your favorite Muppet characters in a square pattern. And the squares are all different colors. Like the rainbow tile background.

8. This Muppet Babies wreath will melt your heart.

It’s made from different deco mesh colors. And it features plush Kermit and Miss Piggy. So cute.

9. When visiting Muppet Labs, don’t forget your parking pass.

Yes, Muppet Labs where the future is being made today. And where the healthcare benefits are truly exceptional. Seriously, why do you think Beaker works there?

10. There’s no better Muppet craft than an amigurumi of the late Jim Henson himself.

And here he is with a crocheted Kermit at his side. Because Kermit is his first Muppet and signature character. Love this.

11. Reenact your favorite Sesame Street scenes with these crocheted miniature Bert and Ernie.

To be fair they have miniature crocheted figures of almost all the Muppets. Sesame Street characters included. It’s just that I wanted one with more than one featured.

12. These Muppet rocks are perfect for any garden.

Guess this features characters from Muppets Most Wanted. Because one of them looks like Kermit with a mole. So I guess that’s Constantine.

13. Nothing looks more delightful than a Cookie Monster feather wreath.

Even features the rolling eyes and chocolate chip cookies. And the feathers add to the fuzziness. So adorable.

14. If you liked the “Manah, Manah,” you’ll like these amigurumi.

Now I have that song stuck in my head. Then again, it might be the version about Troy Polamalu I heard when I was in high school.

15. Make a child smile with this Elmo camera lens buddy.

Well, it might make very tiny kids smile since Elmo is very popular in that demographic. As for older kids and adults, it depends.

16. This Swedish Chef amigurumi is a great crocheted kitchen companion.

Unless it’s a Swedish kitchen, then he’ll be a doll of contention. But come on, his kitchen scenes are so entertaining.

17. No little one could ever resist a Sesame Street quilt like this.

Yes, I may be 26 years old with no kids. But even I thinks it’s so adorable. Love the characters on it.

18. Look chic this fall with this Scooter hat.

Skeeter is the resident Muppet nerd. And while he's significant in Muppet Babies, he's not so much in the other Muppet stuff save the first movie.

Scooter is the resident Muppet nerd and backstage manager. And while he’s significant in Muppet Babies, he’s not so much in the other Muppet stuff save the first movie.

19. This Kermit bottle cap portrait is a true work of Muppet art.

Yes, this is Kermit bottle cap portrait. I know it seems a bit strange. But it’s really a good representation of the most famous Muppet.

20. Spend hours of fun with these Muppet peg dolls.

As you can see, these are also from Muppets Most Wanted. Since it includes Walter and Constantine. Still, I like these.

21. For your little one’s Sesame Street birthday party, you can’t go without a personalized street sign.

This one just consists of a lamp post and a street sign. Might be made from wood. But it’s charming.

22. With a metal bucket, newspapers, and a pumpkin, this Oscar the Grouch decoration is a trashy charm.

After all Oscar lives in a trash can. So this is quite clever. Like how they used a trash can lid.

23. These crocheted Fraggles are hard to resist.

May not be familiar with Fraggle Rock from the 1980s. But I know those who grew up with it will love these.

24. Grace your front door with this tulle Cookie Monster wreath.

Like how the eyes are in different directions like Cookie Monster’s. Also like the cookies at the bottom. So cute.

25. Now your kids can color with these Sesame Street crayons.

Is Zoe supposed to be black or purple? Because she’s orange on the show. Also, why is Bert green? Shouldn’t that be Oscar?

26. For a child’s party, this balloon Sesame Street wreath is great for the front door.

And you can use balloons in all different colors. Of course, you won’t use them for their intended purpose.

27. Keep your belongings with you in this Beaker tote.

I have to admit this is a very clever design. Hope that it doesn’t make you prone to accidents though.

28. These earrings are meant for a real Animal fan.

However, the design seems quite delicate. And the earrings are quite heavy. Like the chains though.

29. Have endless fun learning with these Sesame Street felt finger puppets.

Includes, Ernie, Bert, Snuffy, Zoe, Oscar, Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Harry. Yet, each is adorable in its own way. Also, they forgot the Count.

30. These wooden spoon Bunsen and Beaker are always a fine addition to the kitchen.

Though if they were real, your kitchen wouldn’t be much after they were done with it. Knowing what Beaker goes through putting up with Dr. Honeydew.

31. Seems someone wants some cookies.

Yes, it’s Cookie Monster in a jar salivating over the cookies that aren’t. Just consist putting a plush Cookie in it. Easy.

32. Style your hair with these Sesame Street hair clips.

Includes Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Oscar the Grouch. And each one is made from fuzzy feathers.

33. This wreath is always warm and fuzzy like Elmo.

And like Elmo, it’s red, fuzzy, and has big eyes and a nose. A perfect Elmo representation who’s such a cute little red monster.

34. Now you can have your picture taken behind this 123 Sesame Street backdrop.

However, I’d only suggest it as a DIY to any repressed art majors. Because this seems to be painted by one.

35. This Beaker clip holds papers together.

Speaking of paper clips, there’s actually a Muppet Show sketch where Beaker had to east some. Mostly because Bunsen said they were edible and his creation. Talk about irony.

36. This Fozzie Bear amigurumi will make you go “Wocka, Wocka.”

Yes, he may be a bear comedian whose jokes fall flat or are relentlessly corny. But he has a good heart.

37. Why not put Elmo on your rainbow wreath?

I’d rather have one of Kermit since he sings, “The Rainbow Connection.” But this is good enough.

38. Didn’t know you can make a Fozzie with just 2 flower pots.

Well, small ones actually. But at least it has the hat and polka dot tie.

39. This fuzzy crocheted Cookie Monster is impossible to resist.

Like how he’s made with fuzzy yarn which is quite fitting. Then again, Grover may be fuzzier.

40. For baby gifts, you can’t do wrong with Sesame Street crocheted rattles.

Consists of Big Bird, Oscar, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Elmo, and Cookie Monster. Yet, each is adorable in its own way.

41. There’s nothing better to hang on your front door than this fuzzy Grover wreath.

However, if you see a bald mustached man with a blue head, you might want to reconsider. Seriously, he doesn’t have much praise for Grover, especially when it comes to his serving abilities at Charlie’s.

42. There’s no glamorous amigurumi like this Miss Piggy doll.

Like how they gave this one doll hair instead of yarn. The dress isn’t too shabby either.

43. This Halloween, you can’t go wrong with Bert and Ernie pumpkin carvings.

I’ve actually had this picture with me for years. Nice to use it for a post like this. Like the squash noses.

44. This Sesame Street backdrop seems like a friendly neighborhood block.

They even have plush characters as decoration like Prairie Dawn, Baby Natasha, and one of the Honkers. Also like Oscar in his trash can.

45. These painted Muppet pumpkins are surely a delight.

Well, these aren’t really carved but painted. Which is just as fine. And once again, Beaker is a squash.

46. Speaking of painted pumpkins, there’s some for Sesame Street, too.

Includes Bert, Ernie, Elmo, and Cookie Monster. And they’re done in the same way as the Muppet ones.

47. This Miss Piggy mailbox is simply fabulous.

Just consists of a pig mailbox dressed as Miss Piggy. Wonder how they pulled that off.

48. These fuzzy trees are Sesame Street party delight.

If you take off the character faces, they could be used for a Dr. Seuss themed occasion. Includes Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar, and Big Bird.

49. This fuzzy Oscar comes with his own knitted trash can.

I also like the expression on his face, too. That’s just so Oscar the Grouch. And he’s proud of that. Now scram!

50. Who can resist this fuzzy crocheted Animal?

He’s all ready to drum at his set for the Electric Mayhem. Still, he can be quite unhinged offstage.

51. Keep warm in the cold with one of these crocheted Muppet beanie hats.

Each of these depicts a Muppet character you may know and love. And with close character precision.

52. Grace your living room with this Muppets wood carving.

Well, it’s from a tree trunk slice. But the carving is a rather cool work of art. Love it.

53. If you love the Muppets, then you should love this portrait set.

Each one shows a Muppet with a color background of their complexion. Consists of 20 in all.

54. Jewish Muppet fans will take well to this Kermit Hanukah wreath.

To be fair, I don’t do Hanukah posts on this blog. But I think this is a wreath I couldn’t pass up.

55. This Abby Cadabby amigurumi makes a magical crocheted fan.

Of course, she’s one of quite a few major female characters on Sesame Street who’s introduced to balance the show’s lack of female muppet characters. Seriously, for a long time, the only major female muppet on the show was Betty Lou.

56. This rainbow Muppet picture will surely delight any fan who looks at it.

And there are 2 for each rainbow color. Most of these are from Sesame Street. But some aren’t.

57. Fans of Kermit will adore this Rainbow Connection tapestry.

Has a plush banjo playing Kermit on a log with swamp plants. Not to mention the rainbow embroidered lyrics.

58. A Sesame Street gift bow wreath is great for a party.

Doesn’t hurt that it’s in rainbow colors, too. Well, sort of. But that’s beside the point.

59. If you like Grover, then you’ll adore this lovely mosaic portrait.

Hope it captures the furry blue monster who’s a total screw up. Still, this is quite cute.

60. This Rowlf sampler will help you think of a happy tune.

You know, Rowlf the Dog. Likeable enough but doesn't play as large a role in the Muppets as he used to.

You know, Rowlf the Dog. Likable enough but doesn’t play as large a role in the Muppets as he used to.

61. These Kermit booties are fit for any little tadpole.

Doesn’t hurt that they have webbed feet. But they’re sue to keep any pair of little feet snug regardless.

62. Any child is sure to love this fuzzy little Elmo hat.

After all, Elmo’s so adorable. Even has an opening to keep their chin warm. So cute.

63. This flower pot Cookie Monster jar is great for Chips Ahoy.

And I’m sure Cookie Monster will appreciate this. Then he’ll take the cookies and violently eat them. As always.

64. Of course, there’s nothing more welcoming than a Big Bird wreath on your front door.

Well, this is certainly fitting. After all a Big Bird wreath must have yellow feathers. Since Big Bird is a large, yellow bird. But mind the beak.

65. These Sesame Street flower decorations will be sure hit.

Of course, I don’t think the flowers are real on these. Because if they were, it would have to be disposed after a while.

66. This amigurumi Elmo will surely give you smiles.

This one has cute big eyes like the fuzzy Muppet we love. Like the little arms and legs, too.

67. This Muppet Show quilt is a real show stunner.

Features your favorite Muppet characters in each square. Of course, Statler and Waldorf don’t get one since they’re usually in the audience.

68. Keep your wine contained with this Swedish Chef bottle stopper.

Because you’ll never know when you’ll end up losing the cork, cork, cork. Still, this is ingenious.

69. These minimalist Muppet portraits are great for any nursery.

Consists of 20 in all, as far as I can see. Hope you can guess which Muppet is which.

70. This Muppet quilt is a real colorful patchwork.

Includes characters from both the Muppets and Sesame Street. And even features numbers and letters.

71. This Cookie Monster pumpkin is great for holding his favorite food.

I don’t think the pumpkin is real. But I do like how it has cookies in it. So perfect.

72. No child could resist this fuzzy Cookie Monster rug.

Not sure what to make of this because it seems like someone killed Cookie Monster and made a rug from his skin. But I do like the cookie pillows.

73. This Cookie Monster sampler goes great on any wall.

Here he is eating his cookie and spreading crumbs everywhere. Yeah, Cookie Monster isn’t known for his table manners.

74. A Kermit cameo always carries an air of elegance.

Yes, they actually have these at Etsy. They also have a cameo Miss Piggy hairpin, too. But I like this.

75. Looks like a paintbrush Beaker has just popped up.

He’s probably hiding from Dr. Bunsen Honeydew who wants to use him for another experiment. But I think this is kind of clever.

76. Cuddle up with amigurumi of Bert and Ernie.

One is a fussy and eccentric neat freak while the other is a gregarious slacker. But they’ve lived together for decades and wouldn’t have it any other way.

77. This Sesame Street yarn wreath has color corresponding with characters.

Well, this is for a little kid’s party. Includes Elmo, the Count, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Oscar, Big Bird, and Zoe. So cute.

78. Any kid would want to plant a flower in this Cookie Monster pot.

However, Cookie Monster would rather have them keep cookies instead. Because cookies don’t grow on trees.

79. This Muppets quilt will help any child learn their ABCs.

This one has the alphabet all around the border. And it has your favorite Muppets in the squares.

80. This Animal wreath comes with bright sunflowers.

Well, the Animal in the center of this deco mesh wreath is plush. But he certainly seems happy.

81. Have fun learning with these Sesame Street peg dolls.

This one even includes Snuffy and has Big Bird actually tall. Still, I think these are adorable. Love them.

82. Keep your head warm this fall and winter with these Sesame Street beanie hats.

These are all made from fleece with the faces of all your favorite Sesame Street characters. So cute.

83. This wreath will show you that Miss Piggy is a bonafide star.

And yes, it has to be all shiny and sparkly. Not to mention, it’s gotta have pink as Piggy likes it.

84. Hope these Kermit earrings make it easy being green.

I suppose Piggy has a pair of these. If only to match with any green dress. Or to impress Kermit.

85. Snuggle on your couch with these knitted Muppets.

Includes Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Kermit. Cookie Monster even has his own cookie he’s eating.

86. If you love Kermit and Piggy, you’ll love this sampler.

Has the Kermit the Frog collar and a pearl necklace. Includes words from a song of one of the latest Muppet movies.

87. Cuddle up with something green like this Kermit pillow.

Has the trademark Kermit face with his eyes and big smile. Not to mention, the collar.

88. This rag Big Bird wreath will give kids big smiles.

This one has a plush Big Bird in the center surrounded by rags of green, yellow, orange, an blue. Yet, he seems rather welcoming as always.

89. For Christmas, how about hang this Beaker stocking at your fireplace.

This one shows him freaking out over a lab accident. Of course, it’s probably going to blow up in his face, eventually.

90. Show your love for the Muppets with this bracelet.

Each bead here is made from polymer clay. But at least it has some of your favorite characters.

91. For your wedding, these Muppet bouquets are simply sensational.

These bouquets seem to represent members of the Electric Mayhem. But the flowers are all in vibrant colors. Yes, there are Muppet themed weddings. Don’t ask.

92. For the curmudgeon in your life, you can’t go wrong with Statler and Waldorf earrings.

Because there’s nothing more fashionable by wearing earrings featuring 2 heckling old guys. By the way, they were based on 2 of Jim Henson’s professors who told him he wouldn’t make it in puppetry.

93. If you like Fraggle Rock, then you’ll enjoy these finger puppets.

Well, not familiar with Fraggle Rock. But I love how these Fraggles take up the bleachers.

94. It may not be easy being green, but this crocheted Kermit will melt your heart.

Now I just had to add an amigurumi of him on this post. After all, he’s the best known Muppet. This one really captures his eyes, too.

95. These Electric Mayhem amigurumi come crocheted.

This only has 4 of their members sans their trumpet player who you mostly don’t see and Animal. But these are great.

96. Of course, you can’t have a Muppet craft post without including an amigurumi of Big Bird.

Here he is shown with a birdseed ice cream cone. And he even has feathers. So adorable.

97. This crocheted Cookie Monster blanket is pure delight.

Here he is eating a cookie with his crazed eyes. Sure Cookie may be a glutton but you can’t help but love him.

98. Hope your little girl can keep warm with these Abby Cadabby beanie and mittens.

Like they all have pink and purple pigtails. Still, it’s about time Sesame Street had more female characters. Abby Cadabby was long overdue.

99. When it gets cold, these crocheted Sesame Street beanies sure come in handy.

Includes Grover, Cookie Monster, Oscar, Elmo, and Big Bird. And yes, each one is a gem.

100. This Grover amigurumi is made of super cuteness.

Wish I could find a Super Grover one. But sometimes you have to take what you can get.

Moi Specialty Muppet Merchandise

Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 29, 2016

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Like any great franchise, the Muppets have caused such a sensation that they ‘ve earned themselves their own merchandise line. As you see above, you might find the Miss Piggy had her own line of perfume called Moi which is kind of appropriate for her. She even had her own commercial, too. Besides, she’d find it quite complimentary to have her own line of beauty products being the consummate diva she is. But we all love her, anyway. Even though she can be a handful to Kermit and well, anybody. Nevertheless, you might find that a lot of Muppet merchandise consists of toys aimed for children, particularly from Sesame Street such as Tickle Me Elmo. Yet, you’ll find plenty of products for adults, too. Mostly because the Muppets appeal to a periphery demographic, especially since they have an audience who grew up with these memorable characters and loved them enough to introduce to their kids. The fact the Muppets tend to parody a lot of adult stuff helps. Just look at Sesame Street which has parodies of Les Miserables, Dances with Wolves, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The King and I, The Hunger Games, and yes, even Boardwalk Empire. Now I can devote to this post to the great Muppet products but you’d probably wouldn’t want something so boring. So I decided to go with some of the crazier Muppet merch which includes demented looking toys, inappropriate products, and crap that might make you scratch your head.

Sing along to your favorites with this singing Beaker.

Beaker Bot just says one thing and that’s just “Meep.” Though there was an online video of him singing Rick Astley.

2. Sign off on these Muppet checks.

Yes, there are checkbooks from other franchises, too. And it’s kind of ridiculous. But the Muppets have a ton of varieties to choose from.

3. Women who adore Beaker might want to wear this bra.

This is actually from Etsy. But still, I have no idea what it inspired someone to make this. Seriously, it’s kind of disturbing to say the least.

4. Relive the magic with this Labyrinth board game.

You know the movie where a teenage girl must travel a maze in order to rescue her baby brother after being kidnapped by David Bowie in tight pants. Yes, that’s the one. Not sure what I think about this one.

5. Keep in touch with old friends with this Kermit the Frog candlestick phone.

Because there’s nothing so charming like a remnant of obsolete technology. Seriously, you’ll probably never use this. I mean we live in the cell phone age.

6. Use the potty with Elmo with this potty seat.

Okay, I know this is for children. But yeah, toilet products like this are kind awkward in my mind. Now Elmo can watch you go potty.

7. To commemorate the release of Muppets Most Wanted, get your own Hotwheels Fozzie Bear Dairy Delivery Van.

Didn't Fozzie once say that a bear's natural habitat is a studebaker? So why does he have a truck?

Didn’t Fozzie once say that a bear’s natural habitat is a studebaker? So why does he have a van?

8. Now you can grow Kermit a fro with his own Chia Pet.

Sorry, seeing Kermit with a plant fro doesn’t really look right. Seriously, that’s kind of messed up. Why?

9. Take a nip with this cowboy Kermit hip flask.

Man, what a way to show a great example Kermit. Being on something people drink whiskey from and smoking a cigar. Brilliant!

10. Commemorate your favorite muppet with these collectible busts.

Yes, these are Muppet busts. I know it’s crazy but these exists. You’ll probably have to pay through the nose to collect them all.

11. Help fix Beaker with this Operation game.

Now what’s with Beaker missing a large chunk of his torso? Surely how can anyone survive that? His liver must be totally missing!

12. Capture the disco spirit of the 1970s with this Retro Kermit doll.

From Tough Pigs: “We know what Kermit looked like in the 70s, and it certainly wasn’t the love child of Don King and Barry Gibb.” Another comment: “Who’d have thought you could admire Kermit’s outtasite ‘fro AND use him to wash dishes?”

13. These Albino Elmos are a great sight to behold.

Is it just me or does an all white Elmo look very creepy? Guaranteed to haunt your dreams.

14. Have lots of fun with this Sesame Street Barkley bean bag.

Barkley is supposed to be a large shaggy dog. This bean bag toy is what Barkley looks like after getting electrocuted.

15. Make yourself look ravishing with this Muppet makeup set.

I don’t know about you. But there should really be only one Muppet with their own cosmetics line. And that’s Miss Piggy. So this is kind of over the top if you ask me.

16. Scramble your eggs in the morning with your very own Big Bird egg beater.

Because there’s no better toy to teach kids how to beat eggs than a traitor to his own kind. Seriously, this has Big Big committing what he’d see as infanticide. God, this is disturbing.

17. Always know the time with this commemorative Muppet Cuckoo Clock.

Now this decoration makes sense since the Muppet Show revolves around a theater. However, the fact it’s $200 does not.

18. There’s nothing more fun than playing Yahtzee with Kermit.

Nothing says fun like rolling dice in Kermit’s disembodied head. Christ, that’s just really messed up.

19. Carpenter Bert will always get the job done.

Sorry, but there’s no way in hell I can see Bert in the construction business. He’s a fussy, uptight neat freak with boring tastes and eccentric hobbies. I think Accountant Bert would make more sense.

20. Collect these Mexican muppets to form a mariachi band.

Except they all seem to have maracas. And nobody knows how to play guitar. Then again, these toys are from Japan.

21. Cuddle up with your very own Zoe plush.

Zoe is supposed to be a perky orange monster girl. This toy makes her seem like she’s clinically depressed.

22. This Miss Piggy doll is dressed to embody her taste in fashion.

Unfortunately, this doll seems to resemble Miss Piggy if she had a drug habit. I mean look at her snout and eyes for God’s sake. She seems totally high.

23. Nothing’s cuter on Easter than seeing Animal hatch from an egg.

From Tough Pigs: ” Disney, how many times do we have to tell you? Yosemite Sam is a Warner Brothers property.”

24. This Easter Fozzie Bear is only a mere lamb.

From Tough Pigs: “Yes, he still looks like Fozzie’s evil twin, but at least he’s an evil twin in a good mood. He might even be forgiven for the lamb costume. But that tie is not helpful. That is a very bad tie.”

25. How many times could even think of wanting a plush doll of the Count?

This doesn’t look like the Count at all. I mean he has slicked hair and a pointy nose. From Tough Pigs: “”He looks kinda like some creepy guy you keep trying to avoid at a bar… otherwise, not so bad.”

26. Cookie Monster is just here to clown around.

From Tough Pigs: “Finally! Donut-faced Cookie Monster has joined Cirque du Soleil! What the true fans are asking for!”

27. Make your nails shimmer with your favorite Muppet nail polish.

The Miss Piggy nail polish colors make sense. The other ones don’t. Seriously, why?

28. Always know the time with this Kermit clock.

Now that’s a really strange limb configuration. Doesn’t make me feel comfortable.

29. Keep your money secure with this Bert bank.

I have a lot of questions about this. First, why is Bert orange? Second why does he have that subtle look I’ve seen from villains in a slasher movie?

30. Light up with this Fraggle Rock Lighter Raver.

Not sure if this is appropriate for a family friendly franchise. Because we all know what lighters are used for. Right?

31. For a fine bathroom style, this Elmo toilet seat should suit you nicely.

Yes, this is an adult Elmo toilet seat. To be fair, they have these for multiple Muppets on Ebay. Elmo just had the biggest picture.

32. There’s nothing cuter than seeing Elmo in an animal costume.

From Tough Pigs: “Elmo had so much fun at the furry convention, he went back the next year. So, from left to right, Elmo is a bear, a cat, and… another cat?”

33. Wonder who’s going to win this epic banana boat race.

From Tough Pigs: “I would love to see an episode of Sesame Street where Elmo and Cookie Monster race around the Hawaiian islands on giant bananas. It would be very educational.”

34. Not sure if Cookie Monster and Elmo are cheerleading or getting ready for a fight.

From what their hand gestures suggest, it can go either way. I mean Elmo seems like he’s cheering. Cookie Monster seems like he’s training for a boxing match.

35. Though Cookie Monster is not always there, at least Elmo has a doll of his special friend.

Excuse me, but does anyone realize how creepy that seems? Available in blue and caramel color.

36. For Ernie, his rubber duckie is always his bath time friend.

From Tough Pigs: “Ernie’s mouth hangs open in shock as he beholds the sight of his Rubber Duckie grown to gigantic proportions! He stares out at us, as if to say, ‘How did this happen?!'” Guess I must’ve missed the episode about the nuclear meltdown.

37. Grace your Christmas tree with this ornament of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker.

Because nothing says Merry Christmas like making your lab assistant play Christmas tree. Wonder what can go wrong with that.

38. If you love the Muppets then you’ll like these key covers.

Why do we need key covers exactly? They’re not really necessary. Seriously, why?

39. Don’t worry, Fireman Grover will be to the rescue.

Unfortunately this Grover looks more likely to start fires than to stop them. Not that regular Grover is good at stopping them either.

40. If you liked The Dark Crystal, then you’ll want to wear this Skesis dress.

Seems more like a negligee that was inspired by Ron’s dress robe from Goblet of Fire. Said to cost $1500 today.

41. Keep your files stored on this Grover USB drive.

Just don’t mind that you have to pull his face apart before you plug it in. Maybe this isn’t suitable for children.

42. Pay your purchases with this Dark Crystal debit card.

From Master Card, by the way. Yes, they have these from every franchise. Not sure if it’s worth it.

43. If you like Godzilla and Sesame Street, these are the toys for you.

From Tough Pigs: “In case you’re not sure what you’re looking at, that’s supposed to be Cookie Monster, Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, and the Count…..Most of them are obvious enough reflections of what the characters would look like if they were involved is some sort of freak accident involving radiation….”

44. Call your friends with this Kermit office phone.

Like I said before, this is an obsolete artifact from a bygone age. You will never use this. It’s just a toy these days.

45. Smell swamp fresh with Kermit’s Amphibia.

Now having a fragrance for Miss Piggy makes sense. For Kermit, not so much. Also, is he sporting abs in the picture?

46. Snuggle up with Magic Light Ernie and his rubber duckie.

From Tough Pigs: “This must be like one of those college-era Ernie photos he keeps buried really deep in his photo album, and God forbid Bert finds it and uploads it to Facebook.”

47. You can always rock on with this Animal plush doll.

I think this toy got made when there was an accident with the dye at the plant while they were making the Grover plush dolls. So they decided to pass them as Animal.

48. You can always keep your money in this Miss Piggy bank.

So this has you dropping coins through Miss Piggy’s breasts? Wonder why anyone thought this would be appropriate for children?

49. There’s nothing more adorable than a plush doll of Rosita.

Poor Rosita. I didn’t know she was left outside too long in a thunderstorm. Shouldn’t have hid under that tree.

50. As we all know a Big Bird plush is a cuddly toy.

Okay, how anyone manage to make Big Bird like he’s Sesame Street’s neighborhood psychokiller? This is a plushie that inspires nightmares not cuddles.

51. No toy is more fun than these Mayhem dolls of Animal and Fozzie Bear.

From Tough Pigs: “Me try Hare Krishna! Now world all make sense. Bah-bye!” Another: “These guys are at every college party I’ve been to, and they’re always leaving with like, 12 girls! Jackasses…”

52. A Sam the Eagle plushie is a must for any American patriot.

From Tough Pigs: “Poor Sam lost all that weight to play the part of Gandhi. Then they gave it to that hack Kingsley.”

53. Grace your Christmas tree with these Sesame Street angel ornaments.

From Tough Pigs: “Here we have our familiar threesome as angels up in heaven, watching over humanity from their post near the famous Heavenly Sprigs of Parsley. Part of me wonders if Chara Hiroba made these toys because they were running short on dye. (“Aw, heck, let’s just put wings on ’em and call them angels!”)” So does that mean Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Big Bird are?

54. All these Muppets are is just another brick in the wall.

From Tough Pigs: “And two questions come to mind: 1. What? and 2. Huuuh? Are these bricks? Could you build a house out of Cookie Monsters and Elmos and Big Birds?”

55. Looks like these Sesame Street Muppets are getting froggy.

From Tough Pigs: “This is from the time Cookie, Elmo, and Big Bird tried to crash Kermit’s family reunion, I guess. But where are Cookie’s froggy eyes? And more importantly, would they be googly too?”

56. Of course, everyone would want a plushie of Guy Smiley.

Think of him as a muppetized Adrien Brody who just got struck by lightning. Or as Tough Pigs says: “What a remarkable likeness of the time Guy Smiley stuck a fork in an electrical outlet, had his nose redone, and put on just a touch of lipstick!”

57. Who wouldn’t want to snuggle with this great Gonzo?

From Tough Pigs: “You have to wonder what kind of reference material they used over at Toy Factory, if any. Gonzo has never worn an outfit even remotely like that. Are those supposed to be snow boots? Are they platform snow boots? And if it’s snow-boots weather, then why is his collar open like that? If somebody brought that toy into your house then you’d have to move.”

58. This Gonzo sugar bowl should be a charming figurine on any mantle.

From Tough Pigs: “I’m amused at the idea that Gonzo is portraying both the Mad Hatter and the Dormouse. Oh, and the town drunk.”

59. Behold the power of the Force with these Muppet Star Wars figurines.

Wait until Kermit finds out that Miss Piggy is his sister. That’s bound to get awkward.

60. Hang this commemorative Swedish Chef ornament on your Christmas tree this year.

For nothing says Christmas like being confronted by shrimps packing heat while you’re trying to boil their loved ones to death. Of course, in the Muppets, it’s played for laughs.

61. Those who like Toccata from Fraggle Rock might enjoy this plushie.

If that was a dressed up roadkill possum, I really wouldn’t know the difference. I may not be familiar with Fraggle Rock. But I know ugly when I see it.

62. Sure Oscar might be trashy but this plushie is simply adorable.

I don’t think his eyes are on right. It just seems like they’re in different directions. Not good.

63. You can have oodles of fun with this Gonzo finger puppet.

From Tough Pigs: “If the Muppets ever do PSA’s about not sticking things in electrical outlets… this is your man.” Or getting shot from a cannon.

64. Have endless fun with heckling these Statler and Waldorf dolls.

Apparently, they have no taste in fashion. But since they’re amateur insult comics, they should enjoy these.

65. When it comes to fashion, even Miss Piggy has her moments.

Also called, “Biker Whore Miss Piggy.” From Tough Pigs: “Piggy’s sense of taste has been one of the most unfortunate casualties of the Muppets’ evolution.”

66. Enjoy hours of fun with this Mexican Miss Piggy doll.

I think this might be a knock off. Still, seems more like Miss Piggy if she woke up hungover in a tanning booth. Or her as Snookie from Jersey Shore.

67. These Big Bird and Elmo tops are worth spinning for hours.

Okay, Big Bird seems quite evil in this. Elmo seems like he’s been in a bad accident and has never been the same since.

68. It’s firefighter Big Bird to the rescue.

The kind of doll that gives you second thoughts about calling 911. From Tough Pigs: “The oddest thing about this doll is that Big Bird looks pissed. Has Big Bird EVER been pissed?”

69. Relieve stress with this Cookie Monster squeeze toy.

Seems like combination between Cookie Monster and Jabba the Hutt. That or Cookie might have a problem.

70. Decorate your Muppet mantle with these French porcelain figures.

From Tough Pigs: “The challenge — and thus the educational value — of this toy is to try and guess which Muppets they’re intended to represent.”

71. This NASCAR Bear comes Animal approved.

I don’t understand the concept behind this bear. Sure it has Animal on his shirt. But what else does it have going for?

72. Where else would you want to keep your pills than in this glamorous Miss Piggy pill box?

Sometimes the bejeweled pill box option doesn’t always work so well. Really tacky as hell.

73. Have hours of fun with the Kermit game.

From Tough Frogs: “There’s something about Kermit’s posture and expression that make me uncomfortable.” Another: “As if this weren’t disturbing enough: Does the picture show that thing VIBRATING?” Also looks like a stupid game.

74. Nobody could resist this plush Rizzo the Rat.

Kind of makes Rizzo seem like a skeevy character who’d want to cause biological warfare. But, hey, that’s just my opinion. Also, that doesn’t look like Rizzo.

75. Bendy Piggy seems quite flexible.

Unfortunately, those face lifts didn’t help her age gracefully. Nor did the tanning treatments.

76. Wouldn’t you want to cuddle with this Fozzie Teddy Bear?

From Tough Pigs: “He’s completely evil. Bendy Piggy I think I could slap to her senses, but Direct Connect Fozzie wants to dump strong acids on my tissues, process my brain into canned meat, and make me eat it on Wheatables.”

77. It’s always bubble bathtime fun with this Gonzo toy.

From Tough Pigs: “The Gonzo dolls are pretty much on an equal level of ugliness, but this one is intriguing in that it appears to represent the tragic results of Gonzo’s Chainsaw Juggling act.”

78. Those who like Harry from Sesame Street, this is the figurine for you.

From Tough Pigs: “Looks like Herry was in the Alaskan water when the Exxon Valdez went down.” Also, he seems to be quite pissed.

79. Here we have Fozzie trying his talent in ventriloquism.

Seems like Fozzie is using the dummy to amuse the audience before he sends it on a killing spree. At least according to my interpretation.

80. This plush Kermit and Piggy can always show what love means.

Don’t look now, but I think Piggy is like, “If you touch him, I’m gonna straight up murder your ass. This frog is mine. Understand?”

81. Light up your room with these Sesame Street glow in the dark figures.

From Tough Pigs: “First there were Sesame Babies, and now Sesame Ghosts:
Your favorite Sesame characters are available as angry, vengeance-seeking spirits!”

82. This jester Animal always amuses.

From Tough Pigs: “Scooter needs to stop dragging the Electric Mayhem to the Renaissance Festival.” Yeah, I think Animal doesn’t really take to the outfit that well. Also seems drunk.

83. Keep your pencils in place with this Big Bird case.

No, that doesn’t look like Big Bird. That more or less resembles Tweety Bird. And he makes me want to step on him.

84. Can someone please show this Sweetums some love?

Translation: “I’d love to eat you!” From Tough Pigs: “I’d love to eat you!”
“… But as a common barn owl, my diet consists primarily of moths and small rodents.”

85. To commemorate the Muppets’ 25th Anniversary, here’s a Jimmy Spencer bobblehead doll.

From Tough Pigs: “This isn’t ugly. It’s just from 2002, when Muppet fans were sucked into an alternate universe where we all had to pay attention to stockcar racing.” Seriously, are there Muppet fan who even watch NASCAR?

86. It’s Officer Elmo at your service.

From Tough Pigs: “Can you imagine being arrested by Elmo? Seriously. Just try to picture it.” No, that doesn’t seem right. Also, he might’ve failed his fitness test. Must cut the donuts.

87. Snuggle up with these Sesame Street baby dolls.

On second thought, it be better to avoid them whenever possible. Keep them as far away from you and your children as possible. Because at night they will kill.

88. Back up your files with this Elmo USB drive.

Why did they have to have Elmo crouch like that? And why does the drive have to be between his legs? This is wrong on so many levels.

89. This Fozzie mini-bear plush is too cute not to love.

From Tough Pigs: “I see the problem… Somebody set this thing to Evil.” Don’t be surprise if you see him wielding a large knife from the kitchen.

90. Once again, another plush of Guy Smiley.

Apparently, this guy hasn’t seemed like himself lately. Because that’s definitely not his nose. In fact, doesn’t even look like him.

91. Grace this little Elmo ornament on your Christmas tree.

From Muppet Mindset: “Elmo loves crack! Does baby want to have some crack? Baby wants to ask Dorothy what crack is? Baby can’t, Elmo sold Dorothy for more crack.”

92. If you liked Muppet Babies, check out these figurines.

These little muppet babies are guaranteed to haunt your dreams. Also, why the hell is Fozzie dark? He’s not.

93. So I guess that’s Bert and Ernie’s car.

And I’m sure it’s falling apart and Ernie’s a terrible driver. Yeah, I think it might be time it goes to the junk yard where it was made.

94. Have hours of fun with Muppet Monopoly.

Because we all know that the Muppets are about dominating the real estate market until your friends go broke and have to bow out. Oh, wait, that was Donald Trump’s business model. My mistake.

95. Didn’t know Fozzie played hockey in his spare time.

Then again, I think he might want to do with a goalie mask. On the other hand, he might not have it in him for fights or excessive profanity. Then again, he may be a great mascot for the Boston Bruins.

96. This Gonzo doll is one anyone would want to cuddle with.

It’s said that Gonzo had done 3 years after his time at the funny farm. But he hasn’t been the same since. Chicken farmers might want to beware.

97. Don’t worry, Betty Lou will put the fire out.

For some reason, this firefighter Betty Lou gives me the creeps. Not sure why.

98. With this Gonzo doll, you can pretend to be Gonzo the Great.

From Tough Pigs: “Why does every Gonzo doll look like he’s just been electrocuted? (Then again, it’s Gonzo. Maybe he has.)”

99. What’s a better tribute to friendship than seeing Elmo as Oscar the Grouch?

From Tough Pigs: “If we ever needed proof that Elmo was a horrific alien larva, devouring his victims from the inside before bursting, hideously swollen, out of their shriveled skins… er… why did we want that proof again?”

100. From Muppets Most Wanted, this Kermit cologne is a fragrance for him.

Not sure if I’d want to sniff this. Still, why does Kermit have to have his own cologne? It doesn’t make sense.

Sensational, Celebrational, Puppetational Muppet Costumes

Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 28, 2016

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I know my last couple posts were not very happy ones. So in order to light up the mood, I thought it would be great to do some posts on the Muppets. After all, anyone who was a kid in the last 4 decades grew up with these puppets on TV and in the movies. You can see why Disney wanted to get their hands on it. I mean who can forget Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, the Electric Mayhem, Animal, Gonzo, Sweetums, Sam the Eagle, the Swedish Chef, and others? Or the cast of Sesame Street? Or Fraggle Rock? Or Labryinth? Or the Dark Crystal? Well, you might not have heard of some of these. But that’s beside the point. Yet, let’s spend some time in the puppetry world of the late Jim Henson. Yes, I know his sudden death sent a nation in mourning. Because he was such a genius who created these lovable characters in our childhood.

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The term “muppet” was coined by Henson as a marionette puppet as all the muppets were constructed. The beginnings of the Muppets can be traced all the way to the 1950s. In 1955, Henson created his first muppet Kermit the Frog who would become his signature character as well as voiced him until his sudden death in 1990. Contrary to what many people would think, Henson originally conceived the Muppets as characters aimed at an adult audience. Of course, network executives thought differently. Anyway, the same year the first Muppets would be introduced on a Washington D.C. based TV show called Sam and Friends which Henson created with his eventual wife Jane. The series was notable for being the first form of puppet media that didn’t include a physical proscenium arch within the characters were presented. Instead, Henson would utilize a natural 4-sided TV frame as the program’s theater as the viewers would already be watching. During the 1960s, the characters, notably Kermit and Rowlf the Dog appeared on several late night show skits and commercials, including The Ed Sullivan Show. Soon Rowlf would become the first Muppet with a regular network TV spot as Jimmy Dean’s sidekick. Later, Joan Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett began developing an educational TV program for kids and contracted Henson to design several characters. Produced by the Children’s Television Workshop, this show would debut as Sesame Street which received critical acclaim as the muppet characters proved vital to the program’s enduring popularity. In the 1970s, Henson would do The Land on Gorch sketches on SNL and develop a series in 1976 called The Muppet Show which was a more comedic variety show aimed more toward adults. However, the show was actually filmed in London because no American network thought it could work at the time (which was why this show aired in syndication in the US). And Henson couldn’t just go to cable. While Kermit and Rowlf would appear as regulars, it also introduced characters like Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Animal. The rest is history.

Miss Piggy (dress: Zac Posen, shoes: Christian Louboutin, jewelry: Fred Leighton, hair: Kim Kimble) and Kermit the Frog (in Brooks Brothers) at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

Of course, since the Muppets have become a very popular global franchise, it’s only natural that people might want to dress like them for Halloween for a cosplay. Nevertheless, when it comes to fashion icon, there’s no Muppet who wears it like the glamorous diva Miss Piggy. You may see I have pictures of her and Kermit at the Oscars and on the cover of the Vogue magazine wedding edition. Sure she may be a pig but she always tries to dress elegantly for every occasion and takes great pains to appear glamorous. So if you’re Donald Trump, she’s probably the last woman you’d want to call a “fat ugly pig” to her face. Because she doesn’t take criticism like that very well. Not to mention, she’s very skilled in martial arts and won’t hesitate to use them. Then again, seeing her karate chop Trump actually seems very satisfying to me. Really, you don’t want to piss her off. Anyway, in this post, I give you a treasure trove of great muppet costumes for your reading pleasure. And I’m sure Piggy will be flattered. She better be for I don’t want to be on the receiving end of her karate chop.

As we know from the Muppets, every frog must have his pig.

Luckily for Piggy, she’ll see plenty of costumes of moi on this post. So will Kermie who’s in a skin tight green body suit.

2. These pooches come all the way from the street.

By that, I mean Sesame Street. One dog is dressed as Oscar the Grouch. The other as Cookie Monster.

3. While Miss Piggy traditionally wears pink, she can also look chic in black.

Well, if you have a nice dress in your closet, then a Miss Piggy costume won’t be hard to do. I mean costume snouts and ears don’t cost much.

4. Pepe the King Prawn never lets a crabby day get to him.

He’s one of the later Muppets who has a heavy Spanish accent. He tends to play on many Latino stereotypes. Has been around since the 1990s.

5. This Sesame Street family loves life in this part of the neighborhood.

Parents are dressed up as Ernie and Bert. Dog is Cookie Monster. Kids are Elmo and Big Bird. The look on the dad’s face is priceless.

6. Big Bird always knows how to make an entrance.

Big Bird is a male which can’t be disputed. Yet, a lot of the Big Bird costumes I’ve seen are for women. At least the adult ones. Must be the feathers.

7. Seems like we have a visitor from another world.

Oh, those are the aliens from Sesame Street. They’re the ones that go, “Yip, yip, yip, yip, yip.” Seem like they’re quite easy to make.

8. Just give Piggy a few moments for some last touch ups.

Unfortunately, the photographer couldn’t wait. Hope it turns out well. Or else…

9. For fairy muppets on Sesame Street, young girls take to Abby Cadabby.

For the record, I’m not familiar with Abby Cadabby. I guess she’s a magical fairy with purple hair. Still, this is cute.

10. Guess Kermie and Piggy are going a bit formal.

Well, Kermie is a least wearing pants and a jacket. Piggy dons a red dress with a feather boa and tiara.

11. Now that’s what I call a well-dressed Animal.

Okay, his pants are shredded and holed up. But for someone like Animal, this is as good as it’s going to get.

12. Hey, girl, I think you might want to scram from this grouch.

Yes, that’s Oscar the Grouch all right. Basically someone who likes to be moody just for the heck of it. Sometimes it’s best to scram.

13. Miss Piggy is always very protective of her little Kermie.

This is a mother-baby Kermie and Piggy costume. And yes, it’s adorable. Love it.

14. I’m sure you’ll learn your ABC’s from this family.

Like how the parents are Big Bird and Count von Count. And how the kid is Elmo. Wonder why the Count has a big head in this.

15. For the Muppets, their cook is a renowned chef who comes all the way from the fjords.

“Yur puurt thur lobster airn der pot firlled wit boirling watur.” Guess the lobster will get the better of him. Bork, bork, bork.

16. Before she goes out, Miss Piggy just has to take a selfie.

Knowing how self-absorbed she could be, I can totally imagine Piggy doing this. Even dressed to the nines.

17. That’s what I call a real party Animal.

Yes, that’s Animal in his traditional look. Always with the drumsticks and broken chains as drummer for Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.

18. Didn’t know the Yip-Yip aliens had families.

Then again, these costumes are probably among the easiest to make. So why not do one for the whole family?

19. And I thought these creatures came to Earth in peace.

Actually this is a zombie version of the Yip-Yip aliens. I know the arms sticking out is stick. But what can I say? It’s unique.

20. Who can remember your favorite fuzzy blue monster Grover? You know the one from Sesame Street that dresses like a superhero and doesn’t violently eat cookies.

Well, sure looks like a fuzzy Grover, all right. Of course, I’ve heard he’s a proven liability as a server in the restaurant business.

21. Seems like Bert and Ernie have returned from a Hawaiian vacation.

Yet, they wear their shirts over their regular sweaters. Doesn’t really look right. Like Elmo and Grover though.

22. This little diva knows where to put pearls before swine.

In Miss Piggy’s case, the pearls go on swine. And so do feather boas. So cute.

23. Don’t be surprised if he’s a little grouchy at the moment.

This baby Oscar is prone to get cranky once in awhile. But like he has a plastic can that says, “Scram.”

24. Don’t mind these old guys, they’re always bashing the show.

As you can see, this is a group costume of Statler and Waldorf in paper mache. They’re the Muppets’ resident hecklers.

25. Today’s special: Swedish chicken.

You may not know this, but the Swedish Chef doesn’t get a great impression in Sweden. Mostly because Swedes think he doesn’t sound Swedish and get sick of being asked about him.

26. Here we come to the costume of the guy who started it all.

I think this is based on a photo of Jim Henson with Kermit in the 1970s. Still, love the little boy’s beard.

27. Sometimes being a large bird has its moments.

I wonder how often how many times people clean up after Big Bird when he visits them. Because he probably sheds a lot of yellow feathers. Still, this one is brilliant.

28. If you want to get to Sesame Street, ask them.

Yes, this is another Sesame Street family. But the costumes look different. Like how the dad is Oscar the Grouch.

29. This baby diva always has to have the best pink dress.

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