How Muppet Worlds Are Connected

[animalrescuer]

Here's an idea for a fanfic I've been thinking about. We know that Kermit has been connected with Sesame Street and we know that Kermit has visited Fraggle Rock, but how are all the Muppet worlds connected? By being part of a large Muppet community. There's the Muppet Theater, Sesame Street, Frogtown Hollow and Waterville and the meadow where Bean Bunny and his family lives and Fraggle Rock is underneath it all. This fanfic will be about how all these Muppets first met and become a bigger community. I'll be working on the story whenever I get around to it.

 

[RedPiggy]

I, too, love the idea that they're all connected. I'll be interested to see how that goes for you.

 

[The Count]

Nice idea, would be interested to see how it comes out. Would recommend you read Reflections in Foam by Java here, as that might give you some inspiration.

 

[animalrescuer]

Chapter 1:
Kermit and Robin are in their swamp home visiting family when Kermit comes across a photo album of all his friends in the Muppet world. As he flips through it, Robin enters.
"Hi, Uncle Kermit. What'cha lookin' at?", he asked. "I'm looking through the photo album, Robin, you know, of all our friends?", he answered to his nephew. "You mean all our friends at the Muppet Theater, Sesame Street, Frogtown Hollow, Waterville and Fraggle Rock?", Robin asked. "Yep", Kermit answered.
Robin joined in to look at the pictures. "Hey, Uncle, do you remember when you first met everybody and we all became a big Muppet family?", he asked. "I sure do, Robin. In fact, I still remember the day I found Sesame Street." Kermit explains as a flashback occurs.
"I wanted to venture out of the swamp for a while, so I hopped through the swamp and soon, I found a small street not far from the swamp. I went to investigate it and I looked up and saw a sign that said "Sesame Street" and somehow I knew I was in a great place. The first resident I met was Big Bird, of course, he's not hard to miss. I couldn't believe how big he was! at first, I was scared, but then I realized he meant no harm and he showed me around. I saw Mr. Hooper at Hooper's Store, Oscar's trash can and as usual, he wasn't that friendly, but Big Bird told me it's because he's a grouch. He also showed me Ernie and Bert's place, the Fix-it shop with Maria, Luis and Grover and Bob were there with him. Then I saw Susan and Gordon in the 1-2-3 apartment where they lived and I saw Cookie Monster nearby eating, what else, cookies. Everyone I saw was very friendly and I've been visiting ever since".
"Wow. That's real neat, Uncle Kermit.", his nephew replied. "Thanks", Kermit said.
"Hey, I just had a thought. Do you think everyone we know remembers the day we all met?", Robin asked curiously. "Well, Robin, everyone has a different story of how things happened.", Kermit answered. "I wonder if they're telling those stories now", Robin said.

 

[animalrescuer]

Chapter 2:
Ernie and Bert are sitting in the living room of their apartment and reading.
"Hey, Bert?", Ernie asked. "Do you ever think about how we all first met?" "Well, sure I do, Ernie, but I'm reading my book now instead of remembering.", Bert answered. "Well, I remember the first time we visited the Muppet Theater, remember, Bert?", Ernie asked. "Of course I do, Ernie. Then again, I didn't want to do it in the first place", Bert replied.
Flashback occurs as Ernie tells the story. "I remember us performing with Connie Stevens and then a few months later, Cookie Monster, Grover and The Count went with us and performed with Marty Feldman in the last number." Bert starts remembering the occasion. "Yeah. I do remember that, Ernie. But, didn't Big Bird perform there, too, with Leslie Uggams?", Bert asked. "Oh, yeah. He did tell us about it. I bet he had as much fun as we did there.", Ernie said. "Yeah", Bert answered back. "Do you think everyone we know is thinking about how we first met right now?", he asked. "Who knows, Bert. Who knows?", Ernie answered.

 

[RedPiggy]

I thought Kermit was from the south. Oh well.

Anyway, I do admire your use of parallelism, especially with your choice of Kermit and Ernie as the reminiscers.

 

[animalrescuer]

Chapter 3:
Gobo and Wembley are hanging out in their room, sitting around not doing much except Gobo playing his guitar and Wembley looking at a book. "Hey, Gobo, I was just thinkin'," Wembley said. "Thinkin' about what, Wembley?", Gobo asked his friend. "Well, I was thinking about how we all first met. Don't you remember?", Wembley replied. "Yeah, I kinda do. In fact, I remember when Kermit introduced us to his friends, you know, after he and Robin visited Fraggle Rock on Christmas Eve.", Gobo answered. "Oh, yeah. I remember that", Wembley said.
A flashback occurs as Wembley explains what happened. "It was not long after that happened. That's when Kermit brought everyone to the Fraggle hole they found and they all came into Fraggle Rock. He showed them everything, our room, Mokey and Red's room, Boober's room, the Great Hall." "Don't forget the Doozers and their towers", Gobo added. "Oh, right. And the Gorgs. Boy, were they surprised when they saw them for the first time, especially Miss Piggy. She was scared stiff! Anyway, then we took them to see Madam Trash Heap and Philo and Gunge. Boy, were they shocked to see her. I can just remember that first conversation they had:
Philo: You are in the presence of...
Gunge: the all-knowing,
Philo: all-seeing
Both: trash heap, Nyeh!
Marjory: Oh, my! We have new friends.
Wembley: Yes, Madam Heap. This is Kermit. Say hi, Kermit.
Kermit: Uh...Hello, Madam Trash Heap. My name is Kermit and these are my friends. Here's Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Scooter, Rowlf, Rizzo, and my nephew, Robin.
Marjory: Oh, how nice to meet all of you!
Scooter: Likewise, Ms. Heap.
Fozzie: Forgive us, Madam Heap. This is our first time being in Fraggle Rock and this is so much to take in.
Marjory: Do not worry, my furry friend. When being in a new place, always take everything one step at a time. Most importantly, have fun, make new friends and enjoy yourselves while you're here.
Philo and Gunge: The trash heap has spoken. Nyeh!
Robin: Thank you, Madam Heap.
Gonzo: Yes. Thanks a lot.
Kermit: See you soon, Madam Heap.
Marjory: Take care. They all seem so nice.
Philo: Yeah, especially that frog.
Gunge: Personally, I liked that blue weirdo.
"Oh,yeah. I remember that very well, Wembley", Gobo said. "And they sang and played with us for the rest of the day.", Wembley added. "I'm glad they all visit, Gobo"
"Me too, Wembley", Gobo said. "Wembley, do you think everyone is talking about how we all first met?", Gobo asked. "I don't know, Gobo. Maybe", Wembley answered.

 

[RedPiggy]

I see we're continuing a theme here regarding who does the remembering.

Just as a nit-pick, each speaker needs it's own paragraph break. Characters tend to blend together otherwise.

I realize that characters are just summarizing things, but you mention a lot of scenes that could have been awesome as flashbacks. After all, you did mention Marjory's meeting. Now, if this is just an issue with writing dialogue for certain characters, I can definitely relate. However, this would be a good challenge for you. At least think about this when the characters start meeting again.

 

[animalrescuer]

The challenge for writing this is figuring out what happens when they met and writing some dialogue for the characters. When you say each character should have a paragraph break, you mean have a character some lines to speak during a flashback or come up with dialogue within a flashback? I just want to know so I can make the story better.

 

[RedPiggy]

I know what you mean. That's my problem right now with my fic.

What I mean is this:

Red said, "Hey, Gobo, let's swim!" "Sure, why not?" Gobo replied.


Should look like this:

Red said, "Hey, Gobo, let's swim!"

"Sure, why not?" Gobo replied.



Just hit enter when a new character speaks.