Kermit's Collar.

[MrsPepper]

Question about the collar: how many points does it have, actually? 9 or 11?

 

[ReneeLouvier]

It's 11 points, MrsPepper.

 

[Ruahnna]

Since muppet frogs seem to be clothing-optional--maybe this was a way to help express Kermit's individuality. Better than a neck-tie, eh? (Personally, I've always found Gonzo to be a very snappy dresser....)

 

[Censored]

A certain member on here always starts fights over nothing. He's basically ruined Muppet Central.

 

[Vic Romano]

It's 11 points, MrsPepper.

Didn't he have a double collar at one point? I seem to remember that very early on, pre-TMS, maybe the Frog Prince?

 

[Pug Lover]

You're right Vic.In earlier episodes of Sesame Street,Kermit had two collars.

 

[Vic Romano]

Thanks! I knew I wasn't hallucinating... this time.

 

[ISNorden]

You're right Vic.In earlier episodes of Sesame Street,Kermit had two collars.

That would support the "covering up seams" theory; maybe Jim Henson (or someone on his staff) couldn't sew Kermit's head and neck together properly. (Somehow, I imagine a box in CTW's old studios with the label "Mangled Muppets"... )

 

[Vic Romano]

Didn't the original Kermit from Sam & Friends have no collar? It wasn't specified that he was a frog at all, so at some point in time, either a discussion or simple thought had to come up: "Let's give him a collar!" I would love to know how that came up...