Top 10 Times the Muppets Tackled Serious Issues
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Date: 2023-11-21
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Jeffrey
Thanks for posting. The number one spot is huge on being alone for the holidays. I'm still very much single, and I really do live my family, but especially Christmas can be hard to get through, especially when you're suffering with depression. I've certainly had my share of not having a very merry Christmas. I can remember spending half the day in tears back in 2005, and that was almost 20 years ago. Why is it that Christmas is the only holiday that's hard to be alone?
Thankfully, I know the answer. On a humanistic level, we acknowledge the hole that we can't seem to fill. We need each other, and that goes double for the introverts. On a spiritual note, the Savior of the world was introduced to us in a little town called Bethlehem. Either you love Him or you hate Him, maybe you feel indifferent to the Creator of the universe. God wanted to know His creation better, and there's no better way than to get to know us than to walk with the common folk. Have a great day, and remember, He loves you no matter what you're past looks like.
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Thanks for posting. The number one spot is huge on being alone for the holidays. I'm still very much single, and I really do live my family, but especially Christmas can be hard to get through, especially when you're suffering with depression. I've certainly had my share of not having a very merry Christmas. I can remember spending half the day in tears back in 2005, and that was almost 20 years ago. Why is it that Christmas is the only holiday that's hard to be alone?
Thankfully, I know the answer. On a humanistic level, we acknowledge the hole that we can't seem to fill. We need each other, and that goes double for the introverts. On a spiritual note, the Savior of the world was introduced to us in a little town called Bethlehem. Either you love Him or you hate Him, maybe you feel indifferent to the Creator of the universe. God wanted to know His creation better, and there's no better way than to get to know us than to walk with the common folk. Have a great day, and remember, He loves you no matter what you're past looks like.
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HearTheWords
Thank you for doing this video. The Muppets didn't treat children like idiots. They were the best teachers because it required a child to question things for themselves and developing their own critical thinking skills. I am automatically going into my Jim thinking about how all these moments were wonderful and important, one not being more or less special than the other. (I just love the Turn the World Around with Harry Belafonte though) There were just so many more than 10. I'll just share one - the episode of Fraggle Rock called Marooned. Red and Boober are trapped by a cave in. Both characters acknowledge that they are running out of air. Red asks, What do you think it's like to die? Boober answers, I don't know, Red. I don't think anybody does. Boober goes on to talk about a memory of a beautiful bubble that floated above him while doing laundry. He said, There it was, all perfectly round and shiny. then it was just gone.
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Thank you for doing this video. The Muppets didn't treat children like idiots. They were the best teachers because it required a child to question things for themselves and developing their own critical thinking skills. I am automatically going into my Jim thinking about how all these moments were wonderful and important, one not being more or less special than the other. (I just love the Turn the World Around with Harry Belafonte though) There were just so many more than 10. I'll just share one - the episode of Fraggle Rock called Marooned. Red and Boober are trapped by a cave in. Both characters acknowledge that they are running out of air. Red asks, What do you think it's like to die? Boober answers, I don't know, Red. I don't think anybody does. Boober goes on to talk about a memory of a beautiful bubble that floated above him while doing laundry. He said, There it was, all perfectly round and shiny. then it was just gone.
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Amy
You could have done better when you talked about Halfway down the Stairs.
It was performed by Jerry Nelson, and went platinum on the English Billboards.
Backstory, when Jerry was working on the Muppets, he had a daughter, Cristine, who was living with her mother while fighting Cystic fibrosis.
Her mother wrote a book about her, detailing her struggles, while constantly fighting to make it to each of life's milestones.
When you're constantly fighting for your next breath, it can often feel like you're halfway down the stairs.
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You could have done better when you talked about Halfway down the Stairs.
It was performed by Jerry Nelson, and went platinum on the English Billboards.
Backstory, when Jerry was working on the Muppets, he had a daughter, Cristine, who was living with her mother while fighting Cystic fibrosis.
Her mother wrote a book about her, detailing her struggles, while constantly fighting to make it to each of life's milestones.
When you're constantly fighting for your next breath, it can often feel like you're halfway down the stairs.
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Kelley
My favorite part of the Gonzo Leaves the Muppet Show episode is Camilla the Chicken's rendition of I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.
Poor Beaker. Remember when he tried to sing Feelings in the Diana Ross episode, and the unruly audience -- which loved Ross but haaaaaaated the Muppets -- booed the poor chap off the stage? No wonder he wanted revenge after he got trapped in the copying machine.
Gonzo's beautiful ballad I'm Going to Go Back There Someday should have rated an Honorable Mention, at least.
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My favorite part of the Gonzo Leaves the Muppet Show episode is Camilla the Chicken's rendition of I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.
Poor Beaker. Remember when he tried to sing Feelings in the Diana Ross episode, and the unruly audience -- which loved Ross but haaaaaaated the Muppets -- booed the poor chap off the stage? No wonder he wanted revenge after he got trapped in the copying machine.
Gonzo's beautiful ballad I'm Going to Go Back There Someday should have rated an Honorable Mention, at least.
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Steven
Gonzo facing his greatest fear in The Muppets Haunted Mansion should have been mentioned. Gonzos fear of growing old and being separated from ones friends and family is universal. It especially has a deep connection with the voice of Gonzo, Dave Goelz, who is the last remaining member of the original Muppet troupe and the oldest member. Also Gonzos fear of no one liking him if he doesnt do dangerous stunts can also be connected to the fear of being rejected or not liked.
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Gonzo facing his greatest fear in The Muppets Haunted Mansion should have been mentioned. Gonzos fear of growing old and being separated from ones friends and family is universal. It especially has a deep connection with the voice of Gonzo, Dave Goelz, who is the last remaining member of the original Muppet troupe and the oldest member. Also Gonzos fear of no one liking him if he doesnt do dangerous stunts can also be connected to the fear of being rejected or not liked.
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Sean
Here's a few others I can think of:
. Pictures in My Head- The Muppets (2011)
. Distinct More Like Extinct- Muppets From Space (1999)
. Everyone Matters- It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
. Dr. Teeth's Family Issues- Muppet Mayhem (2023)
. Gonzo Aging- Muppet Haunted Mansion (2021)
. Shame On You- The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
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Here's a few others I can think of:
. Pictures in My Head- The Muppets (2011)
. Distinct More Like Extinct- Muppets From Space (1999)
. Everyone Matters- It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
. Dr. Teeth's Family Issues- Muppet Mayhem (2023)
. Gonzo Aging- Muppet Haunted Mansion (2021)
. Shame On You- The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
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Its Not Easy Being Green should have been on the list. It is basically a song that talks about how hard it is to be yourself and how we all wish we were anyone else but ourselves at times.
And that while we arent alone in thinking that, we are also fine the way we are. That its okay, even good, to just be ourselves.
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Its Not Easy Being Green should have been on the list. It is basically a song that talks about how hard it is to be yourself and how we all wish we were anyone else but ourselves at times.
And that while we arent alone in thinking that, we are also fine the way we are. That its okay, even good, to just be ourselves.
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LillikoiSeed
One of my favorites was always the time they sang Buffalo Springfields For What Its Worth. I was a child when I watched the Muppet show, and that was the first time I ever heard that song. Now, every time I hear it, I think of that skit. It was beautifully done.
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One of my favorites was always the time they sang Buffalo Springfields For What Its Worth. I was a child when I watched the Muppet show, and that was the first time I ever heard that song. Now, every time I hear it, I think of that skit. It was beautifully done.
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Michael
Even Statler and Waldorf seemed sad about Gonzo leaving:
WALDORF: It's too bad Gonzo is leaving the show.
STATLER: I'll say. I can think of someone I actually WANT to see leave the show.
WALDORF: Yeah? Who's that?
STATLER: Me!
BOTH: Dohohohohoho!
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Even Statler and Waldorf seemed sad about Gonzo leaving:
WALDORF: It's too bad Gonzo is leaving the show.
STATLER: I'll say. I can think of someone I actually WANT to see leave the show.
WALDORF: Yeah? Who's that?
STATLER: Me!
BOTH: Dohohohohoho!
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iHeart
10 that was made because Bonnie Erickson left the show
7 I'm going to be 34 in two months, and the older I get the more I realized that I get what Jim was dealing with
4 I have that issue in my house, Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson was a real sobfest for me
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10 that was made because Bonnie Erickson left the show
7 I'm going to be 34 in two months, and the older I get the more I realized that I get what Jim was dealing with
4 I have that issue in my house, Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson was a real sobfest for me
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Adam
Steves first time as Kermit was definitely a little off but he got so much better pretty quickly. Matt's isn't bad its just different. A lot of people say Matt's Kermit sounds more like Jim's but Steves does more to me. Either way Kermit is always Kermit.
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Steves first time as Kermit was definitely a little off but he got so much better pretty quickly. Matt's isn't bad its just different. A lot of people say Matt's Kermit sounds more like Jim's but Steves does more to me. Either way Kermit is always Kermit.
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isaac
I have a quesrion about the 4th entry Tribute to Jim Henson. If Henson died shortly before this episode of The Muppet Show was made, who provide the voice and performing as Kermit? Was there a change in voice between Henson and his replacement?
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I have a quesrion about the 4th entry Tribute to Jim Henson. If Henson died shortly before this episode of The Muppet Show was made, who provide the voice and performing as Kermit? Was there a change in voice between Henson and his replacement?
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David
Kermit: I guess I was wrong when I said I never promised anyone. I promised me.
It' speaks to something that many people have difficulty understanding: before you can live for anyone else, you must be able and willing to live for yourself.
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Kermit: I guess I was wrong when I said I never promised anyone. I promised me.
It' speaks to something that many people have difficulty understanding: before you can live for anyone else, you must be able and willing to live for yourself.
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Trina
I love that they're unafraid to embrace tough topics. Time is indeed all too fleeting, and try as we might, it waits for no one. Also, the way they addressed empathy and interculturism was a fitting touch as well.
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I love that they're unafraid to embrace tough topics. Time is indeed all too fleeting, and try as we might, it waits for no one. Also, the way they addressed empathy and interculturism was a fitting touch as well.
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joyunicycle
I was going to make a Statler and Waldorf comment, but really I can't. These moments are precious. Maybe another video. However, I'd give Kermit talking about Robin Williams an honorable mention.
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I was going to make a Statler and Waldorf comment, but really I can't. These moments are precious. Maybe another video. However, I'd give Kermit talking about Robin Williams an honorable mention.
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Thomas
Other great Muppet moments that have a tackle serious subject that I feel get over looked:
Im Going to Go Back There Someday from The Muppet Movie
Saying Goodbye from The Muppets Take Manhattan
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Other great Muppet moments that have a tackle serious subject that I feel get over looked:
Im Going to Go Back There Someday from The Muppet Movie
Saying Goodbye from The Muppets Take Manhattan
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Kevin
Halfway Up the Stairs is a cute song, but I can't help but think you're reading too much into it. Especially when you consider a much more poignant song in that exact same episode. If Just One Person.
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Halfway Up the Stairs is a cute song, but I can't help but think you're reading too much into it. Especially when you consider a much more poignant song in that exact same episode. If Just One Person.
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Tuesona
What about saving the theater not getting bought by corporate and you can do anything with friends from muppet movie 2011 and everyone matters from merry muppet Xmas how one person helps others
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What about saving the theater not getting bought by corporate and you can do anything with friends from muppet movie 2011 and everyone matters from merry muppet Xmas how one person helps others
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Tyler
Just to clarify, The Muppet Show isnt really a childrens show as it wasnt intended for kids. It was geared more to adults but in a family friendly setting for any audience member to enjoy. :)
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Just to clarify, The Muppet Show isnt really a childrens show as it wasnt intended for kids. It was geared more to adults but in a family friendly setting for any audience member to enjoy. :)
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Classic
The problem with Climate Change is unless China and India change, nothing anything we do will make any difference. China has said, many times, that it has no intension of changing.
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The problem with Climate Change is unless China and India change, nothing anything we do will make any difference. China has said, many times, that it has no intension of changing.
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Justin
Very very great epic list I like it a lot very very great job mis mojo i love the muppets a lot thank you for making this video it is one of my absolute favorite list ever
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Very very great epic list I like it a lot very very great job mis mojo i love the muppets a lot thank you for making this video it is one of my absolute favorite list ever
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blueraccoon
I'll be honest the only Muppets exposure i had was Muppets in space and it takes my memory abit after an elementary level of homework. Made me laugh at a hard moment.
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I'll be honest the only Muppets exposure i had was Muppets in space and it takes my memory abit after an elementary level of homework. Made me laugh at a hard moment.
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Jason
Just one person, because of one person can make a difference to a lot of lives. And a Christmas special a world can be different if there never was a me, everyone matters.
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Just one person, because of one person can make a difference to a lot of lives. And a Christmas special a world can be different if there never was a me, everyone matters.
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Buggy
Kermit in #10 is like how Jim was with his fellow performers. if any of them had a chance to do something other than Muppets he was the first to tell them to go do it.
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Kermit in #10 is like how Jim was with his fellow performers. if any of them had a chance to do something other than Muppets he was the first to tell them to go do it.
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Marcelo
This is why I love The Muppets because they can tackle any subject. And I can also say this style of puppetry can do so much more than what its doing right now.
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This is why I love The Muppets because they can tackle any subject. And I can also say this style of puppetry can do so much more than what its doing right now.
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CAPTAIN
In Muppets From Space, Gonzo suffered through distinctiveness, because he was so afraid that there was nobody like him and that he never knew about his species.
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In Muppets From Space, Gonzo suffered through distinctiveness, because he was so afraid that there was nobody like him and that he never knew about his species.
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Alex
Last christmas was the first time my step-dad was no longer alive. it was hard to celebrate and be surrounded by relatives when it was a time to be happy.
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Last christmas was the first time my step-dad was no longer alive. it was hard to celebrate and be surrounded by relatives when it was a time to be happy.
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Waheed
I thought we were going to get something from the 2011 Muppets movie like Kermit's loneliness after the whole Muppets gang went their separate ways.
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I thought we were going to get something from the 2011 Muppets movie like Kermit's loneliness after the whole Muppets gang went their separate ways.
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Thomas
The Harry Belafonte episode is the best one! And the Christmas album with John Denver and the Muppets is my absolute favorite Christmas album.
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The Harry Belafonte episode is the best one! And the Christmas album with John Denver and the Muppets is my absolute favorite Christmas album.
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SpiceGhouls
My grandad used to sing the stair song to me when I was little, hearing that song always makes me think of him, he died 4 years ago
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My grandad used to sing the stair song to me when I was little, hearing that song always makes me think of him, he died 4 years ago
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