1. newyorker: The Seven Fundamentals of Great Muppet Cinema 5) Go easy on the lessons. Unlike most other kiddy entertainment, the Muppets were never didactic. They’re flawed, eccentric, anarchic personalities. Miss Piggy, let’s face it, is a borderline narcissist. Gonzo is in love with a chicken. Kermit has a quiet dignity, but he’s easily aggravated. In the Muppet world, character trumps discipline—but when it comes time for morals, they’re kept simple and classy. Leave the “I love you, you love me” garbage to the singing dinosaur. Click through to read the other six fundamentals of great Muppet cinema: http://nyr.kr/rM3d7o

    newyorker:

    The Seven Fundamentals of Great Muppet Cinema

    5) Go easy on the lessons.
    Unlike most other kiddy entertainment, the Muppets were never didactic. They’re flawed, eccentric, anarchic personalities. Miss Piggy, let’s face it, is a borderline narcissist. Gonzo is in love with a chicken. Kermit has a quiet dignity, but he’s easily aggravated. In the Muppet world, character trumps discipline—but when it comes time for morals, they’re kept simple and classy. Leave the “I love you, you love me” garbage to the singing dinosaur.

    Click through to read the other six fundamentals of great Muppet cinema: http://nyr.kr/rM3d7o

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    Quality. I love the Muppets.
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