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  1. Convincing John

    The Other babies

    A couple others... Not to muffin the thread, but there were also a couple shows I remember revolving around the "kid versions" of celebrities. One was "Little Rosie" (no, not O'Donnell, Roseanne Barr). I barely remember even the ad for this one. The Wiki link mentions a "Nanny" and trips to...
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    Does anybody think you're weird for watching Sesame Street?

    This comes up sometimes in documentaries, books, etc. People forget about the Muppeteers there and just believe in the characters totally without thinking about it. Guest stars on the Muppet Show have noted it. Carol Burnett said once: "When Kermit is up there, staring you in the face, you...
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    The Muppets Valentine Show

    The bike and motorcycle were on display? Cool. Did you get to see them when you worked on "The Muppet Movie"? I hope they take good care of them, whoever has them now. Maybe the Atlanta exhibit will display them someday. And Droop did make it to the Muppet Show, just not very far. I liked...
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    Best/Worst advertising mascots

    My two favorites have got to be Wilkins and Wontkins. They just top the list for me. I also like Tony the Tiger. I had a Religion and Philosophy professor once that sounded like him when he lectured.:p I hate that stupid king, too. I gotta agree with Alfred E. Neuman here. And I also...
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    All right, Charlie! BROIL THE BIGGIE!

    Looks like somebody in the restaurant business has been inspired by this sketch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GOGNE0nWHk You can actually buy a burger this big now. Read all about it. Anyone here near Detroit? Someone's GOT to get photos of this thing (preferrably with a Grover...
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    Elmo Knows Your Name Malfunction with name "James".

    Anyone seen this yet? Yet another Elmo Fisher Price product is acting up...the "Elmo Knows Your Name" doll. There's at least one out there saying something strange. You can hear what Elmo is saying by clicking the "Video: Listen to Elmo" underneath the photo or you can click here...
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    Character name origins...

    Yeah, I remember that, Katzi. It was Kermit Scott, right? I wonder if he's still around... And as for Cookie, I remember the sketches you mentioned, DrTooth. Cookie (sort of) came from Beautiful Day Monster too because of the "Mr. and Mrs. Game" sketch. (At least that's what we're told by...
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    Character name origins...

    Hey everyone, I was just thinking about something. Where do the names of our beloved Sesame Street characters come from? I was particularly interested in where they got Ernie and Bert's names from. Yes, we ALL know the names did NOT come from "Its a Wonderful Life". Sesame Workshop told...
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    Does anybody think you're weird for watching Sesame Street?

    Couldn't have said it better myself. Convincing John
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    Retired Muppets will move to Atlanta

    That's how I felt one time at a different Muppet exhibit. I saw a Garthim and Aughra (yep, the original one Frank Oz performed)! They had her up on a stand (in a glass case) and had her positioned so she was glaring down at you. I'm glad you got to see the Mystic! Good that you had such a...
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    Does anybody think you're weird for watching Sesame Street?

    Many of Sesame's life lessons can be carried and utilized from cradle to grave. Share. Live. Listen and look at the world you are in and enjoy it. It's okay to be curious about the world and we're here to help you (or remind you) to see how wonderful it can be. That (and so much more) is...
  12. Convincing John

    Master Replicas Gonzo Photo Puppet

    Reminds me of the E.T. Atari game... Anyway, even after all the pics, all the reviews, good and bad, I'm still undecided.:coy: It looks sorta okay and I wouldn't mind having one if I could fix it. I'm going to see how much my tax refund check is, then (maybe) get one. As I've said before...
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    Does anybody think you're weird for watching Sesame Street?

    To be honest, the only time I ever watched Extreme Makeover was when the Muppets were on it. Same for Paula Deen, Jimmy Kimmel, etc. Mikebenedict said that it's not just pop culture that influences what is mature and immature. That's true to a point. Sadly, though, here in the US pop culture...
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    The Muppets Valentine Show

    Also, notice how Miss Mousey isn't too concerned with Kermit crashing his bike into her house and wrecking her living room. Piggy would react differently, methinks. Kermit should learn to drive. That poor frog has the worst luck with bicycles! Convincing John
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    Does anybody think you're weird for watching Sesame Street?

    First off, I'm very familiar with TNG, but not TOS. Data dancing with Dr. Crusher and doing that goofy grin...:D gotta love it. Secondly, being considered weird for liking Sesame Street. I could write a book on this. Honestly, I have been teased and taunted so much for being a Henson fan...
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    The dark day of Valentines Day is upon us...

    You got a point there, Luke. They do charge a lot. One place down the street from here charges so much for chocolates alone that the box should dance and sing for those prices! This guy that I went to though was just a small place (about half the size of a Subway sandwich place) near the...
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    The dark day of Valentines Day is upon us...

    You hit the nail on the head, man. So true! (Neat cartoon, by the way). Convincing John
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    The dark day of Valentines Day is upon us...

    And just to add another bit o' evidence that Valentine's Day can be a hassle is...(drumroll)...it puts stress on the florist's! I was at the florist's about an hour ago (gettin' flowers for the cemetery:sympathy: ) when the poor guy there was just running himself ragged trying to get...
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    The Muppets Valentine Show

    :shifty: "C'mon, frog. I'll buy ya a beer." :) "Uh huh. Uh huh." Yeah, I thought it was pretty tame as well. The only part besides that one that stood out to me was the Galley-oh-hoop-hoop sketch. I haven't gotten around to watching it on the DVD. "Endearing Young Charms"? The only...
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    Your Gonzo Replica Pictures

    Like the stage? A huge "Muppet Show" title card backdrop with the "O" cut out to put your Kermit and Gonzo through? You could get some red curtains for your living room and hook that up somehow...now that'd be awesome! Too bad the Muppets have done their bit on "Extreme Makeover". Think of...
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