"Cause 'Great Dudley' would sound silly? !" Lol
I loved Dudley in this clip btw, "The name of Caesar will endure forever. My salads will conquer the world!" It's such an old joke now, but he still manages to make it charming, lol.
This is really the height of the Muppets, they had such verbal wit, coming from their vaudeville roots.
Lou: We who are about to die salute you!
Dudley: Nicely put!
Plus, Gonzo calling out Beauregard's name, I always love when characters speak to other characters their puppeteer performs.