6 Thoughts About the Steve Whitmire News
It’s a weird week to be a Muppet fan.
Muppet Fans and Fake Gifs: A Facebook Story
Ooh, a fun little video… Where’s the sound? FOR THE LOVE OF FROG, WHERE’S THE SOUND?!
What We Want from Netflix’s Dark Crystal Series
There are a lot of things we’re hoping for (and afraid of) regarding the new Dark Crystal series on Netflix.
Bert & Ernie’s Pyramid Scheme: The Sesame Street Sketch You Might Have Repressed
A closer look at the sketch that haunts us to this day.
Why You Should Donate to MoMI’s Kickstarter Campaign
You haven’t pledged yet to help the Jim Henson Exhibition? Perhaps we can persuade you…
The Muppet Show: 40 Years Later – Season One Review
The ToughPigs staff looks back on our review of the first season of The Muppet Show!
Meep for Science
Beaker became a figurehead for the March for Science, and we agree that the Muppets have always been advocates for science!
The Importance of Cotterpin Doozer
Could a little Doozer be the most inspirational female Muppet character of all time?
ToughPigs Stands with PBS
With PBS in danger of being defunded, we look to the lessons of Sesame Street to prove its importance.
A Closer Look At Sesame Street’s “Women Can Be”
There’s a lot to love, and a little to critique, about Sesame’s empowerment anthem from 1974.
A Brief History of Female Muppets and Their Female Muppeteers
Looking back at the Muppets’ uneven history of female puppets performed by female performers.
The Two Piggies
Let’s talk about Miss Piggy, as well as her predecessor, Miss Piggy.
Donald Trump: The Anti-Henson
It is the firm belief of the owners of ToughPigs that Donald Trump represents the opposite of the teachings of Jim Henson. Yeah, even the Muppet fan sites are getting involved.
Hopes for a Muppet-Filled 2017
With an unfortunate 2016 behind us, we’re looking forward to what 2017 might bring for the Muppets.
ToughPigs Roundtable: Muppet Christmas Music
The ToughPigs writers (somehow) narrow down and share their favorite Muppet Christmas songs!
The Muppets Are the Key to the Art Carney Santa-matic Universe
The Muppets, Art Carney, and Santa Claus: This fan theory will ho-ho-ho your mind!
Why the Dickens Is it Always A Christmas Carol?
What is it about “A Christmas Carol” that made the Muppets adapt it so many times??
From Page to Screen: Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree
Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree is one of the worst Henson productions ever. But did you know it’s based on a book???
Why Does Everyone Love Pigs in Space So Much?
The response to the new video proves that fans love the sketch as much as ever. But why?
Sesame Street Humans Appreciation: People Are Funny
The human cast of Sesame Street is a talented comedy ensemble.
