Oh definitely, you're right, I don't put the blame on the performers. Ultimately, it's the writing. Though, interviewers have always brought up the Piggy thing to Kermit. I don't think that's a new development.
I have not seen the general public accepting the 'modern' Muppets with open arms. The Muppets haven't been popular like they used to be in years.
And even if the 'modern' stuff was popular, does that make it Ok? I never liked The Muppets because they were popular. I liked them because they were entertaining and had a good message. Again, I'd rather see them doing nothing than contradicting everything they used to be.
I don't really feel like attacking anyone. The company is clearly trying its best. But sometimes, through no one's fault, lighting doesn't strike twice. The Muppets are classic, and nothing can take that away. But Jim Henson was the ultimate creative force. Nothing was going to be as good once he was gone.
I am holding out hope for the Fraggle Rock movie. Some of my friends think it's doomed to failure, but I don't want to give up yet.