muppets

Fear of a Black Muppet: Why ‘Sesame Street’ Dropped Roosevelt Franklin

From the beginning, those at the Children’s Television Workshop wanted to ensure that all children were represented — no matter the color of their skin. But when it came to Blackness, they couldn’t seem to please anyone

Why ‘Kermit Did 9/11’ is the Conspiracy Theory That Won’t Croak

Actually, it looks like Bert and Elmo were in on it, too

I Take My Fashion Cues from a True Style Icon — Gonzo

As someone who has a certain degree of ambiguity in their appearance — as well as an affinity toward clashing patterns — I’ve always felt a kinship with the chic, blue-beaked freak

An Oral History of Kermit in the Gulag

While ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ wasn’t the most successful Muppet film, it did generate some of the most memorable Kermit the Frog memes