NPR's listeners rate the top 25 Muppets of all time

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I’m not surprised by the result!

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The frog always wins? Why?

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Because he’s Kermit…?

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Feel the Kerm!

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I think that is the “Kerm” I’m feeling, Right Now!

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How did Ludo not make the list?!? The rules state Labyrinth is eligible.

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Ludo is a muppet… [eta] I missed the NOT in your sentence… so, in fact, good question. Ludo rules.

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Swedish Chef will always be my #1

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for what it’s worth (about two sniggles and a groat):

    1. Count von Count
    1. Dr. Teeth
    1. Bert
    1. Elmo
    1. Scooter
    1. Snuffleupagus
    1. Sweetums
    1. Ernie
    1. Sam the Eagle
    1. Pepe the King Prawn
    1. Janice
    1. Big Bird
    1. Oscar the Grouch
    1. Rizzo the Rat
    1. Cookie Monster
    1. Statler and Waldorf
    1. Swedish Chef
    1. Miss Piggy
    1. Fozzie Bear
    1. Grover
    1. Rowlf
    1. Beaker
    1. Animal
    1. Gonzo
    1. Kermit

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think i’d stick in Crazy Harry there somewhere, me’self

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I think Jim Henson had a hand in that.

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I believe you mean…

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I couldn’t find him quickly!

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My immediate thought that I couldn’t name 25 Muppets for love nor money has been confirmed.

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The ranking of a lot of these is weird (Ernie at 18? Plus, his votes should’ve arguably been combined with Bert’s), so I’m glad Rowlf made the top 5. Someone told me that he was based on Tom Waits, and I was kinda annoyed when I found out the character dated back to the early 60s.

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I knew Skred wouldn’t be on the list but I was still rooting for him.

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No one remembers their name?

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Go find the early videos. Rowlf was one of the funniest talk-show guests around.

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