Jezebel: kermit

It's Not Easy Being Green

Anna — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

[New York, November 25. Images via Getty]

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: A detailed view of the Kermit the Frog balloon during 'Inflation Eve', the preparations on November 25, 2009 for the Macy's 83rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. New giant helium character balloons include Pillsbury Doughboy, Ronald McDonald, Sailor Mickey and Spider-Man. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

The Origins Of Your Favorite Muppets, Revealed

Margaret — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:45:00 EST

Bert and Ernie really are just friends, but there are plenty of other secrets about the inspiration for some of the characters on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

Even though we all grew up watching the Muppets, most people have no idea that Cookie Monster got his start in a 1967 IBM training video, Miss Piggy was driven to the beauty pageant circuit by a rough childhood in Iowa, or that when in Pakistan, Oscar the Grouch lives in an oil barrel. [Mental Floss]

"I just saw him the other day. He stays...

Jessica — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:45:00 EST

"I just saw him the other day. He stays so busy lining up his little productions, then I show up and make them hits. It works marvellously that way. And we stay in constant contact thanks to spy satellites." Miss Piggy on her ex-boyfriend, Kermit. [Mirror]