Heh Joggy, that is something I can relate to (the lack of luck with winning Muppet things). I remember the Broward County Fair, 2001. Nice (I think) Gonzo plush, waiting for me. All I had to do, was toss the rings on the bottle tops. Oh, the pain that ensued.
I had to have tried 7 times. I had the evil carnie, the kind that won't just give you the thing no matter if you play 3 or 3,000 times. Every time I wanted to just stop, I looked up..and there they were, those eyes, staring at me, seemingly saying "Matt...please win me Matt!" Ahhhh!!
I hate the BCF.
-Matt