The Muppets went hilariously meta as only the Muppets could
The Muppets were a crucial part of everybody’s viewing habits back in the day, and this clip from 1980 shows why – and why it never gets old.
There’s breaking the fourth wall
And then there’s the Muppets pic.twitter.com/SpNhdYNUrG
— Muppet History ❄️ (@HistoryMuppet) January 4, 2024
Self-referential comedy at its very best. That’s why Muppet History‘s post attracted comments like these –
1.
“I don’t have the heart to tell him”
— Mike (@SpideyInTARDIS) January 4, 2024
2.
Things are terrible.
“And then there’s the Muppets” https://t.co/skukWmDmCN— A Giant Sequoia (@TheSierraTree) January 5, 2024
3.
Kermit’s remark is what really elevated this one
— AgentOfEris (@AgentOfEris) January 4, 2024
4.
Brilliant. https://t.co/joxG5N3HAy
— Rob Bloom (@robbloomcw) January 4, 2024
5.
Oh poor Gonzo…
— Bubz491 The Bald Man (@matt_spillane) January 4, 2024
6.
"Ready to wiggle some dolls?"
-Frank Oz— CappyCat (@CappyKitten) January 4, 2024
7.
Knowing when, how, and how much to play with meta is an art. The Muppets are masters at it. https://t.co/1zXqAQfGIz
— Chris Dee (@chrisdeecattale) January 4, 2024
James Pond_Agent 47 is clearly a fan.
As per that interview with Jim & Kermit together…once everyone starts listening to the Frog,they forget all about the "boring" man operating the puppet…except we'll always remember the way Jim,Frank etc., could ad-lib & make their characters come to life!
— James Pond_Agent 47 (@JamesPond47) January 4, 2024
Here’s one such interview.
Very special.
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The video guy cut the Muppets into this couple’s wedding tape and it works surprisingly well
Source HistoryMuppet Image Screengrab
