Your Thoughts: The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

[BEAR]

Can't we just come to appreciate that they tried and made an effort and move on and see what comes next? I mean, it is okay to be a little disappointed, but don't be ungrateful. If you are true Muppet fans, you would know to do this. Don't be rude.

 

[Vic Romano]

Funny you think I'm being unfair.

Okay, then just answer my question; why do you feel such a strong need to join a forum the day after a film comes out and critisize other peoples opinions? You've jumped on several members who've been here for a long time, some since MC started, is this really the smartest way to make friends?

Beau (and everyone else), I have clearly stated; I think it is great that this film was enjoyed by so many. I think it's great that to most people, the Muppets (because of this film) will live on. Yes, most of the posts seem to be in the negative for the film, but look at the poll; those numbers don't lie. I simply asked why the few who didn't like it or God forbid express how they feel, need to be called out by you (MWoO)? MC's a tight family, we don't have to agree about everything though. You're obviously very well versed in the Muppets and personally, I think it'd have been nice to have you here long before this film, simply to have you share your vast knowledge, it would hold up a lot better then the way your presenting these arguments. Tell people you disagree! Tell them you loved this movie! But don't tell everyone who didn't like it that they're wrong or innapropriate for doing so.

 

[MWoO]

Because sometimes people tear into a film before they even have a chance to think about what they just watched. I also feel the need to save the muppets from people, fans no less, that falsly say the Muppet are only meant for children and should be sanatized for them. It's simply wrong.

I'm not telling people they are wrong for not likeing the movie. I am saying that some reasons for not likeing it make no sense and I back this up with examples from past movies and the Muppet Show. Now if people want to continue not likeing the movie for illogical reasons, there is nothing I can do, but they should at least realize their reasons are illogical.

For example, a couple of people were upset because Rizzo said "witch slapped". Why? Because they heard the other phrase and got all upset over something that didn't actually happen. Should they just be allowed to think what they heward was what actually happened? And when people say the Muppet movies and Show were meant for kids, it should be pointed out the Jim Henson tried to fight that very idea. If people will claim to be friends, they should at least stop supporting the very ideas Jim Henson fought.

BTW, does post count and time spent posting really have a say in who I can and can not disagree with? Is this one of those kinds of boards? Where a poster can only e taken seriously if their post count is in the thousands? I sure hope not.

 

[BEAR]

I'm sorry, MWoO, for the rude and inconsiderate nature of some of the people in this board. I am new myself and can't believe how overly sensitive and critical folks have been to each other.

 

[TogetherAgain]

I'm sorry, MWoO, for the rude and inconsiderate nature of some of the people in this board. I am new myself and can't believe how overly sensitive and critical folks have been to each other.

I'm sorry that you seem to be getting pushed out!
This board is usually very welcoming, very friendly, and an absolutely wonderful place to be. However people seem to be butting heads on this thread an awful lot. Please don't use this as the sole judge of the forum. We're really pretty nice... just hang out on other threads. This one has some rough edges, I guess.
So I personally welcome you to Muppet Central.

 

[Beauregard]

BTW, does post count and time spent posting really have a say in who I can and can not disagree with? Is this one of those kinds of boards? Where a poster can only e taken seriously if their post count is in the thousands? I sure hope not.

Oooooh dear. This thread is a bit of a bad example to the MC communities behavior.

But, for one second, let me just examine why, if no one minds.

The film was highly advertised as the Film that would decide the Muppets future...

As a result, us Muppet fans feel that Everything is held at stake on the comments on thsi film. They each and everyone os us feel that this film and the Muppets very lives depends on us alone. I too fall prey to this thinking all the time.

NOTE: I am defending this film...I never seen it...

You get the same on Star Trek sites, when it comes to things like Season Finals, people are at each others throat continually becuase they are fighting for the series lives the only way they know how.

So, let's just lay off a bit, and frankly, ignore those who's efforts to sav the Muppets offend you, and ignore those who's honest Personal opinions offend you, and let's eat Muffins.

Mwoo, it's great to have your thoughts, and your defence, just try not to stamp on people...too much...

Bear, don't judge MC by this stressfull thread, too much hangs on this thread for people to be relaxed here.

Vic, don't feel I was saying anything bad about you.

Lisa, May I join you in Welcoming all new mebers in this thread!

Bea{Hope tht helped}regard

 

[ReneeLouvier]

I agree with you wholeheartedly, Beau.

 

[TogetherAgain]

let's eat Muffins.

I'll take a muffin!

 

[Beauregard]

I'll take a muffin!

Is that the blueberry one, or the one with the little brown sprinkles?

 

[Vic Romano]

You're right, Beau; thanks for moderating so peacefully.

MWoO, if I've offended you, my apologies... truce; and welcome to the boards you stubborn nut