October 29, 2002

7:28 AM

Are Ernie and Bert gay? What is Gonzo? Find out the answers (question 19 and 10, respectively) and more at the Muppet FAQ. Read the profiles of your favorite Muppets like Zoot or Animal. Or maybe you'd be interested in one of the Henson feature creatures and its background. Read about it. Explore the fascinating world of Jim Henson and muppets in general.
posted by ashbury (14 comments total)

Are Ernie and Bert gay?

Only Statler and Waldorf know for sure...
posted by machaus at 7:33 AM on October 29, 2002

I love the muppets. For a pretty frequently updated merch site, check out toughpigs.com.
posted by Ufez Jones at 8:07 AM on October 29, 2002

Just a question: Is "The Muppets Do Dallas" a real movie? This site mentions it as one of "their more recent outings," (near bottom of page) but a search doesn't turn up anything. I always thought it would be the perfect name for an NC17 Muppets movie... if they were to make such a thing.
posted by slackdog at 8:17 AM on October 29, 2002

hehehe slackdog, someone already (sort of) did.

Take a trip and Meet the Feebles.
posted by absquatulate at 8:44 AM on October 29, 2002

Thank heaven for the internet, full of so many people with way too much time on their hands.
posted by crunchland at 9:21 AM on October 29, 2002

if ren & stimpy are, then bert and ernie are. both couples have the same relationship duties.
posted by the aloha at 9:24 AM on October 29, 2002

Also check Kermitage for more on the muppet show, broken down by episode or character.
posted by jazon at 9:24 AM on October 29, 2002

Mahna Mahna...

Truer words were never spoken.
posted by Dillenger69 at 9:42 AM on October 29, 2002

Oh, absquatulate, I keep meaning to see that. Thanks for reminding me!
posted by slackdog at 9:56 AM on October 29, 2002

Nice FAQ! Too bad it's gotten out of date.
posted by Songdog at 11:53 AM on October 29, 2002

Took me a sec to figure out who "Ernie and Bert" are. They've always been Bert and Ernie to me.
posted by tolkhan at 12:14 PM on October 29, 2002

when I was a kid.... I thought they were just one word....

"Bertnerny"

I was always wondering why they called these two characters one name.... I guess I was a little slow...
posted by LoopSouth at 12:26 PM on October 29, 2002

Kind of like that show in the NBC promos, Lawn Norder.
posted by hilker at 1:11 PM on October 29, 2002

My sister just moved to Greenville, Mississippi, not far from the Jim Henson Museum in Leland. I'm looking forward to seeing an original Kermit on my next visit.
posted by kickerofelves at 2:17 PM on October 29, 2002