Recent events have caused me to question what these guys mean to me and I've realised that there are things more important than just representing the best in us. I really don't know how to put it into words. The Muppets are almost like this spiritual entity to me and they have changed me as a person. It's nearly been two years since I discovered thier magic and things couldn't be going better.
I study and perform drama at school and for my solo examination, we had to embody someone who had influenced our personal life. Did I choose Kermit? No. Jim? No. Frank? No.
I chose Miss Piggy.
This was odd for a few reasons. Firstly, my teacher was probably referring to a human. Secondly, she was also referring to a real person. Thirdly.....I seriously can't stand the pig. She annoys the heck outta me and I root for Kermit when he defends his bachelorhood.
So then why did I choose her? Simple. As much as I hate her, I would curl up in a ball and cry if she was to disappear. I see too much of her in me. Piggy is very much a part of my life, as with the other Muppets and I'm sure you'll agree with me.
These guys don't just create a family of themselves, the sense and impact of thier friendship and trust has created a ripple effect throughout the world. There is a family of puppeteers, a family of fans and a family of haters (created by Statler and Waldorf, of course)
Take a look at us, would you? We're just one big, slightly insane, muffin filled community who would throw the largest party of randomness if we were all to throw caution to the wind and come together. I connect to you guys in a way I simply can't with even my best friend. I'm typing from the bottom of my heart here.
The Muppets brought me to self- acceptance, tolerance and you guys. That, by itself, means the world to me.