The RHLC!

[MeepBorkMeep]

Yeah. He's very, very awesome. I still crack up at the idea of glass breaking and his small intrigued grunt. Or coming into work with a hangover and being faced with a loud chicken. Or running in Sweetums feet. Or slamming his fist on the table and declaring that this waiter be tipped not a dime over fifteen percent. He was cool.

 

[Skye]

So true, MBM. Everyone who knew him should just get together and write a big book of Richard stories. That would be the best book ever. He sure was an awesome, one-of-a-kind type of guy.

 

[MeepBorkMeep]

Oh, oh Gosh. They should. Okay. Somebody schedule interviews. We need to find people to interview. Maybe Emmy knows them. Oh, oh this is such a good idea.

-MBM is on a terrible sugar high. Disregard crazy rambling.-

But really, we should. I just sent a letter to Steve Whitmire, I'll let you know if the address worked.

If you want ta see my letter, let me know. Maybe someone could let me know if I came off too creepy or something.

 

[Fragglemuppet]

What's this about a restoraunt story?
MBM, you know Emmy? Yes, I for one would love to see your letter! Would you like to PM it to me, or post it here?

 

[Muppet Matt]

What's this about a restoraunt story?
MBM, you know Emmy? Yes, I for one would love to see your letter! Would you like to PM it to me, or post it here?

Who is Emmy?

 

[MeepBorkMeep]

She made Rhuntfan.com.

Nah, I don't know Emmy. She's been really busy lately. Maybe Jackie has some references.

Anyway, here's the letter. Of course, if Steve ever goes on here, now he knows my username.

Dear Steve Whitmire,

Hello, Mr. Whitmire. My name’s Marianne, and I'm (age) years old. Pro’ly the only (age) year old die-hard Muppet fan in the tri-state area. Just looked up the definition of “tri-state area”. Very interesting.

I know you’re really, really busy, and probably get all sorts of fan mail every day, so I completely understand if you don’t respond, or even read this letter. Of course, the fact that I understand if you do not read this letter means nothing right now, because if you’ve gotten this far, you’ve already technically read the letter. Catch 22. Sorry.

I just wanted to tell you that you’re really one of the most awesome, talented Muppeteers. The way you picked up Kermit like that really took a lot, and you’re doing a really, really great job. And Beaker and Ernie too. (By the way, if you don’t mind me asking, how do you do Beaker’s voice? Do you inhale while you speak? I read that, but every time I try it, I cough up my tongue. But I digress.) My personal favorite of yours is Rizzo. He’s just so loveable and cultured yet…so disgusting. Loved your part in Muppets 3D too. Waldo, man. Good stuff. Great job in Muppets From Space, by the way. Even the commentary was a piece of art. Love Rizzo’s little “What a freak-o” at your cameo. ;-) (By the way, Ray Liotta’s middle name is Julian. So it’s…almost kind of like Lee. Jul-LEE-an. Ray Lee Liotta. Bystanders think I’m insane cause every time I hear Ray Liotta’s name, I go into a long Ray Lee Lee Ray Lee Liotta banter. And I just digressed again.)

I just wanted to drop a letter to tell you that you’re really talented, puppeteering, voices, delivery of lines, just everything, and to keep up the good work. And also that an autograph would be really cool. I could send along a SASE if that makes things easier. But if you’re too busy, again, I really understand. Thanks for all the joy and inspiration and stuff.

Much appreciated,
Marianne (Last name, age, address, bla bla bla)

P.S. If you know what’s good for you, do not go anywhere NEAR S.W.A.E.H.B on Muppet Central. Better not let your wife or any of your acquaintances go either. God help you if you already have. Better stay away from the RHLC too. You’re mentioned a few times there…you know, better just stay away from Muppet Central in general. There are some crazies on there. *Raises hand*

 

[Muppet Matt]

Thanks for posting that MBM! I could write to David Rudman and ask him a few things, he said that he and Richard were GREAT pals.

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

What's this about a restoraunt story?

Here's the story as I read it on Emmy's site:

According to Jerry Nelson, in addition to being incredibly funny, Richard Hunt was also very generous in all things, including dinner checks. If you were dining out somewhere with Richard, going Dutch on the check was not an option; Richard would grab the check and insist on paying for everyone at the table.
Richard was also quite generous when it came to tipping the wait staff, maybe over 20 percent if the service was good. But one evening, he and Jerry were having a late dinner somewhere, and they were kept waiting forever, the food was cold and improperly prepared and the waiter assigned to their table was rather rude. So. As soon as the waiter departs (after saying he'd like to get the payment ASAP) Richard says, "That's it. Not a penny over 15 percent!"

That's one of my favorite Richard stories.

 

[MeepBorkMeep]

Thanks for posting that MBM! I could write to David Rudman and ask him a few things, he said that he and Richard were GREAT pals.

Oh, that'd be awesome. Could you? That'd be so cool.

 

[Skye]

Aw MBM, I'm glad you liked the idea of the Richard book! How awesome would it be if we could actually get a bunch of people to do that. I'd cherish that book forever. Oh, and that is a very cool letter to Steve. I think he'll like it. Awesome idea to try to write to him, too! Definitely let us know if the address works.

Oh Matt, that would be great if you could write to David Rudman! I didn't know he and Richard were good friends. He'd probably have some really cute stories.