Snoop Doggy Dog (The Degenerate)

[Patty E.]

To: The Jim Henson Company
Charles H. Rivkin, Chief Executive Officer

I am very disturbed by a decision made by Jim Henson Productions to host a Christmas special featuring Rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg. The production company's decision to showcase this vulgar person with our beloved Muppet characters is an assault on America's impressionable, young minds.

Who at Jim Henson Productions determined it appropriate to introduce degenerate personalities to our children? His material is not worthy of being streamlined. He openly disrespects women, talks trash, and has an act that belongs in a X-rated club.

Kermit-the-Frog and the entire Muppet family must remember vulgar conduct is never acceptable. It is never in style or smart to degrade yourself or denigrate others.

My preference is to imagine Ms. Piggy's excitement upon meeting a real-life Marine Officer, "quick get the smelling salts." Or Kermit's pride in meeting a Captain from the U.S. Navy's Amphibious Unit.

I am talking about giving meaning, presenting dynamic role models in a warm, fun, wholesome, endearing fashion. The vulgar programming must cease. This is my request, and I speak on behalf of all the big and little kids. Please hear our voice, touch our heart, and always use your platform wisely.

Respectfully,
Patty E.
Email: pegerer@aol.com

 

[tomahawk]

yeah mr. rivkin so digitally cut richard pryor out of the muppet movie because just the sight of that swearing, drug doing degenerate makes me wanna run away and hide.

 

[Thog]

And please never show the Alice Cooper episode of The Muppet Show again.

PS Never let Ozzy sing with Miss Piggy

 

[Patty E.]

Snoop Doggy Dog= Damaging Influence

There is nothing glamorous or funny about drug dealing, violence, or crime. Nor, is it "cool" to teach your children to admire those that exhibit degenerate behavior. Snoop Dog, markets vulgarity. Glorifying Snoop Doggy Dog is grossly inappropriate for children's programming. Jim Henson Productions, is duty bound to maintain a high level of integrity in programming.


Respectfully,
Patty E.
Email: pegerer@aol.com

 

[FellowWLover]

Ok, you guys are mocking her, and I can see your point, *but* she does raise some issues that make some sense to me. I know I already argued on the other side of the fence, but her letter is starting to convince me. Porn stars and Muppets make me queasy.

 

[tomahawk]

o.k. than never watch the mt episode with cindy crawford because she was in playboy several times and there are still some people who consider that porno.

 

[Thog]

It just shows that the Muppets work with a wide range of stars that appeal to all sorts of different people. Snoop just happens to be one of them. Tomahawk is right. Richard Pryor did a lot of drugs back in the 1970's, but then again so did Gilda Radner and a few other that were guest stars on the show. Steve Martin wasn't always the cleanest man during his stand up comic days.
And what about Eddie Murphy? He caused a lot of problems back in the 1980's. Even though he hasn't worked with the Muppets, he has worked on a number of children's movies such as Mulan and Shrek.

 

[tomahawk]

another question i have for patty e ,what is your defintion of degrading? is it we will pay you x amount of money to be in a video(x or mtv approved) and you can either say yes or no, i would say it is in the hands of the person getting paid.
i believe you can only degrade yourself.

 

[frogboy4]

Seems that, once again, the Muppet Show gang is being confused with their Sesame Street cousins. The Muppet Show aucience is more mature and can make distinctions between entertainers and role models. Must everything be so PC all the time? Snoop Dog is not my fave, but I am very interested in what he'll be doing on the show. Now having someone like Kathy Lee - well that would be frightening. Better save that for a Halloween special. Oh...but they did get Kelly. Poor girl thought she was on the Sesame Street set. Well - many people do confuse the two projects these days, but hopefully that will change after the new year.

 

[Drtooth]

I'd also like to say I am feeling uneasy that Snoop Dog is in it. I was praying that it was a typo, and they ment Snoopy the dog was in it!

I also don't like the fact that SCRUBS cast members will be there, since it is a blatent promo for their show. And I hope they don't sneak in the overacting unfunny Sean Hayes (of Will and Grace) in it either! UGH!!!