Of Mouse and Frog
I see on Fark that Disney has bought the Muppets. Dammit!
I know and understand perfectly that the Muppet franchise just hasn't been the same since Jim died, but this is a final insult I'd rather not see. Disney is well known for rapaciously exploiting its trademarks, sometimes illegally (see Pooh, Winnie The), and although I doubt the Muppets can sink any lower than doing a Pizza Hut commercial with that woodenheaded twit with boobs they call Jessica Simpson I'm sure I will continue to be surprised by the depths Disney can achieve.
What would Statler and Waldorf say?
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Yes, but at least Miss Piggy
Yes, but at least Miss Piggy gave that blonde bimbo the boot she so richly deserved for coming on to Kermie! It was one of the better commercials in this year's Super Bowl. It was good clean fun and I wasn't trying to cover up the eyes of GuitarPicker's kids when they were watching it.
*sigh* The whole muppet franchise saga is really sad. After Jim Henson died, his kids marshalled their resources and bought back the company from Bertelsmann (or was it Vivendi? Some EU media giant) because they didn't think the property was faring well under Bertelsmann's management. I hope they get a lot of money for their troubles, because money will be the only thing they have left when Disney gets done whoring out my favorite characters.
I'm off to find some Muppet's DVD's. I still love the Debbie Harry sketch of "one way or another" with all the monsters. I have to find some muppets songs to sing at my desk. yes. today will be spent in homage to Mr. Henson and his fine creations.
Kermit: Moving right along in
Kermit: Moving right along in search of good drug and good booze, with good ludes you can't lose
Fozzie: This could become a habit
Kermit: Money is a problem so we'll reach out and grab it, together we'll nab it
Fozzie: We'll jack or steal or back-a-stab it.
Kermit: Stab it?
Both: Moving right along
Fozzie: Hookers and smack for free
Kermit: Shooting up is half the fun come share it with me
Both: Moving right along
Kermit: We'll learn to share the load
Fozzie: We just need a fix to keep this show on the road
Kermit: Moving right along we found a life on the high way
Fozzie: And your way is my way
Kermit: So trust my dealer's product
Fozzie: Callifornia here we come high in the sky land
Kermit: 'ponic and meth labs
Fozzie: Though sadly we're wanted in Rhode Island
Kermit: We did what?
Fozzie: Just forget it
Both: Moving right along
Kermit: Hey L.A. where the hell can you be?
Fozzie: Send some one to fetch us we're nuts deep in D.T's.
Both: Moving right along
Kermit: You take it you know best
Fozzie: Hey, is that a hobbit riding an ostrich, or did I just turn into an orange? Shit, this is good stuff...
Both: Moving right along
Fozzie: Dealing drugs Laurel Canyon
Both: We're in this together
Kermit: And we know were we're going
Fozzie: Movie stars with flashy cars and life with the top down
Kermit: We're storming the big town
Fozzie: Yeah storm is right, hey, should it be snowing?
Kermit: No, I don't think so
Both: Moving right along
Fozzie: Do I see signs of men?
Kermit: Yeah, welcome on the same post that says come back again!
Both: Moving right along
Kermit: Footlose and fancy free
Fozzie: You're ready for the big town
Kermit: Is it ready for me
Both: Moving right along, Moving right along, Moving right along, Moving right along
What would Statler and
What would Statler and Waldorf say? They'd call Michael Eisner a douchebag and give him the finger before fucking off to Boca Raton to retire. That, I think, would bring me immeasurable joy.
Indeed.
Indeed.