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Marvelous Muppets

         Prompt;Favourite Muppet Show character.

         At this moment the theme song for The Muppet Show is reverberating in my mind. The horns are blaring and the drums are thumping. It is unforgettable like those irrepressible, zany Muppets.

         I loved, or should I say still love that amusing television program. I can see Gonzo and his ladies, the chickens, wandering on stage interrupting different acts. Kermit is flustered in his attempts to organize and produce t.v. magic. He somehow remains upbeat and serves as the cheerleader/motivator. Fozzie Bear never gave up in his attempts to be a stand-up comedian. Then there's the incomparable Miss Piggy. She did not lack for self-esteem and she barrelled through life certain she was tres belle. The romance that existed between herself and Kermie was far more important to her. How could he resist her magnificence? The band members were cool, hip, laidback. I'm laughing as the Swedish Chef mumbles something unintelligible and tosses ingredients in a frenzy.

         So, do I have a favourite? Hmmm, maybe. Actually, my favs are two pairs. When I fulfilled my lifelong wish to visit Disneyworld several years ago I toured a replica Muppet theatre. In the balcony the heckling team of Statler and Waldorf held court with their catcalls and insights. They are curmudgeonly seniors and I believe realistic.Opinionated does not begin to describe them. I appreciate their sarcasm and unabashed observations.

         I still wear a t-shirt emblazoned with the crotchety duo and this slogan OLD IT SURE BEATS DEAD.

         My other favourite team are Professor Honeydew and Beaker. Calm, relentless Professor/Dr. Bunsen Honeydew would explain an experiment and poor, hapless Beaker would be the guinea pig/lab rat. Beaker never spoke words, he squeaked with a meep. There was never any doubt he did not like the explosive outcomes. I also wear a t-shirt with the two of them on it.

         The Muppets may have seemed manic, but the members were a supportive, rag tag team. They co-existed despite their uniqueness.

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