Who's The best muppet?

[Janice & Mokey's Man]

Originally posted by Gonzo
And Byron, what has Mickey done for me lately?

Well, for you, nothin'...

(but remember, SB wouldn't be possible today were it not for him...)

 

[frogboy4]

I have to agree with Cory about Mickey Mouse. He has a bit of charm, but no real personality like Kermit. He has been reduced to a logo/figure head for decades. He's cute though - not as cute as my Kermit - who is the best Muppet. Rowlf hangs a close second followed by Gonzo and Pepe (had to list him because he's moved up so quickly).

Just my thoughts though.

 

[beaker]

Originally posted by frogboy4
I have to agree with Cory about Mickey Mouse. He has a bit of charm, but no real personality like Kermit. He has been reduced to a logo/figure head for decades. He's cute though - not as cute as my Kermit - who is the best Muppet. Rowlf hangs a close second followed by Gonzo and Pepe (had to list him because he's moved up so quickly).

Just my thoughts though.

Considering Disney ripped off Mickey Mouse from a 14th century Maltese fresco, I'd say he's been a corporate icon for 700 years.
http://www.cinescape.com/0/Editorial.asp?this_cat=News&obj_id=36930&aff_id=0

 

[Janice & Mokey's Man]

Oh, please...Walt freakin' drew Mickey himself, the art thing is so a coincidence (and it doesn't even look exactly like him).

Not sayin' that to you, Cory, but the people behind that story...

And I think Mickey has personality, it was just much more developed in his earlier years. Is Kermit more of a personality? Of course, it's just that I automatcially get defensive when people get near a path of dissin' Disney, lol.

 

[frogboy4]

That is so funny. Walt was a starving artist. I don't think he knew much of 700 year old art in Australia of all places. Mickey is a modified version of his Oswald the rabbit character that was stolen from him when he was fired from an advertising job.

 

[Rachel]

All the muppets are the "best".

But as far as favourites go I'd have to say Kermit was mine.

And I also agree about Mickey Mouse. I love the old black and white Mickey shorts but otherwise I find Mickey kinda dull most of the time.

 

[SgtPepper]

Kermit is to Mario (both leaders)

as

Mickey is to The San Diego Chicken (both mascots)

 

[Cantus Rock]

Originally posted by SgtPepper
Kermit is to Mario (both leaders)

as

Mickey is to The San Diego Chicken (both mascots)

Mario as in Super Mario? I think I'd have to diagree there pallie.

Mario, since the days where he had a definite face with facial features, has been the Nintendo mascot. The only lines people remember are the very few that he says in games. And personality? I don't think so. Now, as a cartoon trader and collector, I know about the Nintendo cartoons. Any full series collector (such as my self) worth his salt knows Super Mario World and Super Mario Brothers 3, as well as Captain N and the Legend of Zelda's toon runs. The only problem is, no common person remembers these shows, and if they do, its a vague memory at best. Most know Mario as a face, or just a character in a game. But one things for sure, Mario is synonymous with Nintendo. Thus, I personally label him a Mascot rather than a leader.

Now as for Mickey, as much as it kills me, I have to agree with him just being a face now-a-days. Byron, you know very well I love Disney, but really its true. He hasn't done anything impactful and character-worthy in a very, very long time.

-Matt

 

[SgtPepper]

Yeah... I guess youre right... mario is a weeney (how on earth can I not know how to spell that)

Maybe I should compare Kermit to... umm... Jerry Garcia maybe that works... he's a leader... even thogh he's dead.

 

[Cantus Rock]

Originally posted by SgtPepper
Yeah... I guess youre right... mario is a weeney (how on earth can I not know how to spell that)

Maybe I should compare Kermit to... umm... Jerry Garcia maybe that works... he's a leader... even thogh he's dead.

Weeny..weeney...eh, I dunno...Byron, research that for me will ya?

Well, in ways Jerry and Kermit were very much alike, but I think in the context of this thread they are a bit different. But, I think that analogy works for me. As a closing note, remember this my friend:

"A true leader guides even after his death."

-Matt