Honestly, “Gonzo is the new Kermit” is a sentiment I can get behind. Vogel’s Kermit DOES bother me, so if Goelz really is the last OG, give his characters the forefront. A special for each one of them until he’s ready to hang it up or passes on.

@februaryschneck

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Of the original core 5 muppeteers (Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, and Richard Hunt) only 2 are still alive (Frank and Dave) and 1 is still with the muppets (Dave) he really should be the new front man because Vogel’s Kermit is just so off, and they have horribly forgotten how to write for Piggy and Fozzie and many more.

@garrettcarter5622

2 жыл бұрын

Vogel is perfectly fine. Yes, it does sound weird, but that's only because he's new at doing Kermit and I imagine the voice will be honed in as he gets more and more experience.

@februaryschneck

2 жыл бұрын

@@garrettcarter5622 yes but no. See here’s the thing, firstly he’s not new.. he’s been playing Kermit for more than 4 years now so he’s not exactly new.. he may have only had a few new projects since taking over the role but he has had plenty of downtime to keep working on it. Secondly even before he took it over he should have been getting trained as at least back in the 90s they were always training new puppeteers to fill in when the older ones eventually couldn’t be as present. Lastly and most importantly.. Kermit is more than a voice. He is a character with a personality that I haven’t seen since 2015. Kermits personality is completely devoid when he is performed by Vogel (who is a great puppeteer just not as Kermit) and that’s the biggest problem with modern muppets, as much as I love and miss th classic characters these aren’t characters that you can pass the torch down and expect them to remain the same they are going to change, Steve Whitmires Kermit is very different from Jim’s but the soul remained similar enough that it didn’t affect the overall work, however Vogel’s Kermit lacks depth, and personality. Frank Oz has even pointed it out in a recent interview! And again I want to say Vogel is great! His work as Constantine and Uncle Deadly is incredible.. but there is sgomething blocking him from connecting to Kermit and adapting him into his new form. (Deadlys a great example he used to just be creepy but lately he has become far more queer coded which is a fun and new idea that doesn’t detract from who deadly was but elevates who he is now… he needs to find that with Kermit…)

@Taydar

2 жыл бұрын

Vogels Kermit is more like Jim original than Steve's was, with his wit and comebacks (Frank Oz talks a load of rubbish)

@invaderpez12

2 жыл бұрын

@@februaryschneck "he should have been getting trained" Thats neither his fault nor anyone at Disney/Muppet Studios. If rumors are to be believed, Steve Whitmire didn't want an understudy which is a problem with Muppets since you might have to pass on the role to another person at any moment.

Gonzo is a whatever. That's all he's ever needed to be, and we love him for that

@VinceHagenbeek

2 жыл бұрын

Does that make Muppets from Space non-canon?

@mediocre_sandwich2113

2 жыл бұрын

@@VinceHagenbeek hopefully yes

@rhodiumveil7072

2 жыл бұрын

@@VinceHagenbeek aren’t all the Muppet Movies non-canon? They’re movies with the Muppets playing parts, they even do ‘behind the scenes’ segments where the Muppets talk about playing themselves.

@VinceHagenbeek

2 жыл бұрын

@@rhodiumveil7072 Makes sense, especially when you talk about The Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island. Has anyone also seen Muppets Haunted Mansion yet?

@rhodiumveil7072

2 жыл бұрын

@@VinceHagenbeek I have, both Miss Piggy and Bunsen Honeydew complain about how small their cameos are, seemingly confirming that it is completely fictional in Muppets canon

Gonzo as Gonzorella just made me realize HE ONLY HAS 3 FINGERS. HAS HE ALWAYS HAD ONLY THREE FINGERS?! PS- Gonzo Dickens is PEAK Gonzo and if seeing him doesn't make you feel warm and fuzzy inside I don't know what will.

@tuckerhawkey9561

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he's always had 3 fingers

@mediocre_sandwich2113

2 жыл бұрын

SRSLY I DIDN'T NOTICE UNTIL GONZORELLA OML-

@megelizabeth9492

2 жыл бұрын

Most of the Muppets have three fingers, since it simplifies the hand. I think Dr. Teeth may have four, but I'm not I’m not entirely sure on that.

@oblivion715

2 жыл бұрын

Charles Dickens is my favorite Gonzo role, followed by the Tin Man.

@terribleeditor4556

Жыл бұрын

Wait he has only three fingers!? Why did I think he had four all this time!?

Gonzos fashion sense is unironically great. Move over Miss Piggy, Gonzo is the *real* Fashionista here!

@SirBlackReeds

2 жыл бұрын

Or is it?

@perrilewis180

Жыл бұрын

You act like they both don't hold the entire fashion spectrum of the lgbt community.

Dan as the Ghost of Christmas Present... A large figure with boundless energy... nope, don't see it.

Gonzo has probably been my fave since childhood, though it rotates between him, Kermit, and Fozzie. it is a family TRADITION to watch Muppet Christmas Carol at least ONCE during the Christmas season. me and my sisters quote the Gonzo and Rizzo bits all the time. and he looks down right ADORABLE in that dress. the dude is as much of a fashion ICON as Miss Piggy.

@vbsenthusiast

2 жыл бұрын

if you don't watch muppet christmas carol every holiday season then what are you doing with your life

@tattoonkids7138

2 жыл бұрын

Next thing you should do is make a history of the Muppet babies

@WannabeRedcoat

2 жыл бұрын

I watch it every Christmas eve

Wait people were concerned about baby gonzo wearing a dress? He's a weird guy, maybe there isn't a deep reason he wants to wear one, maybe he just wanted to? Gonzo is Gonzo, he tries new things, does stuff nobody expects because that's who he is! It's actually a great message. More people need to be true to themselves like Gonzo!

@SirBlackReeds

2 жыл бұрын

Except the crux of the issue is that he's a boy. Now, imagine if the crux was him being a Whatever instead.

@DokkaChapman

2 жыл бұрын

He wore a dress in the 80's show and no one batted an eyelid back then.

@inkling457

2 жыл бұрын

People are just transphobic and sexist, wanting boys to be traditional, and tough, and only wearing pants.

@christinathomas1417

2 жыл бұрын

The root of the issue is assholes just wanting to ruin ANYTHING for a freaking headline. Honestly it's a lazy story.

@TheClockworkgal

2 жыл бұрын

sorry gonzo is trans he just is now gonzo. is. trans.

To be fair, “Muppets From Space” wasn’t the first Muppet production to imply that Gonzo was an alien. The song he sings in “The Muppet Movie”, ‘I’m Going to Go Back There Someday’, has lyrics that seem to indicate a possible extraterrestrial origin.

Gonzo, an awesome character who reminds us all that being weird is far more fun and rewarding than being like everyone else.

It’s not a Disney Dan video without his contagious laughter! :D

@maple855

Жыл бұрын

True @Makaylin!

The first time I ever saw the muppets was in the original movie and I just remember Gonzo hopping up and down in the back of the studebaker saying he was "hopping mad" and I knew immediately he'd be one of my favorite characters ever.

Way I see it all Muppet movies are technically “non-canon” the muppet show and the other shows where they just put on shows and have guest stars are set in real life. But in my opinion all the movies where they tell origin stories, have celebrity cameos, break the 4th wall and contain contradicting information then it’s the Muppets making a movie. Acting, sometimes as fictional versions of themselves. So you can say that Muppets from Space is just a movie where the Muppets decide to make a film pretending Gonzo was an alien

@alofoop

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree with this!

@maddyj3911

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I just like to think of all muppet media being canon in some way shape or form

The sad part about "Goelz being the last original Muppet" is that Frank Oz (Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Animal, Cookie Monster, Bert, Grover, and Sam the Eagle) is still alive and well. Oz has even gone on to say that he would be happy to come back to the Muppets. Disney just doesn't want him. Honestly, I don't hate Matt Vogel's Kermit, it sounds a little 'fakey' but, Steve Whitmire didn't sound like Jim Henson either. I would like to see some of the original performers' characters develop more (like Gonzo, Fozzie, etc.) I thought that the Halloween special was really good, but as said by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew IN THE SPECIAL: "Oh Beakie, I was so hoping we would get a bigger cameo." Basically, more character development for original characters but don't rely on it for the sake of the plot.

@SirBlackReeds

2 жыл бұрын

Disney or the Hensons, or both?

@grey.helfrecht

2 жыл бұрын

Both

@megelizabeth9492

2 жыл бұрын

The bunsen and beaker joke was referencing a cut scene with Bunsen, Beaker, Van Neuter and mulch, where they were looking inside of Gonzo’s head trying to see if there was any fear inside. (Gonzo and the Ghost Host also get a reference to it as well.)

I liked muppets from space. I grew up with that. It sucked that Gonzo felt alone. It made me feel sad. I honestly loved that Gonzo’s “family” came to take him back and he says that he isn’t alone, he has his friends

Was so excited Muppets haunted Mansion was Gonzocentric! Only thing missing was Rizzo by his side along with Pepé. Another great Distory, Dan! Keep up the amazing work!

@MistbornPrincess

2 жыл бұрын

I love Rizzo, have ever since The Muppets Take Manhattan.

Gonzo loves his chickens.

Gonzo is and always will be my favorite Muppet, he’s such a great character and I love all the hijinks he gets into in stuff like Great Muppet Caper and Treasure Island

@FreeSpiritPaulette

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I see you everywhere

Literally just finished muppet haunted mansion then got two surprises in one day! Great video as always Dan! Love you man 🖤

I can’t believe Gonzo’s dad doesn’t believe in what was my favorite movie as a kid… But to be fair peak Gonzo for me is still the dancing cheese bit

Dave Goelz had to be convinced by Henson to become a Muppeteer. He originated in the workshop, but Henson saw something in him and his ability to perform. Goelz doubted himself, doubted his ability, doubted that he was good enough. If you watch Gonzo and his character development on screen, it lines up perfectly with Goelz. Shy, meek, a little weird, but still willing to put himself out there, all the way to this confident guy who proudly lets his freak flag fly. As a shy guy racked with doubt my whole life myself, Gonzo has always meant the world to me.

@megelizabeth9492

2 жыл бұрын

Performer actually.

@Monkeyboy1138

2 жыл бұрын

@@megelizabeth9492 back in Henson’s day, when Goelz stepped in to the role, they referred to themselves as Muppeteers. It’s only a relatively recent thing that they called themselves performers. Starting with the new generation of performers who felt it trivialised their work, though Frank Oz often still refers to what he used to do as being a Muppeteer.

@megelizabeth9492

2 жыл бұрын

Wrong way around actually. Frank prefers performer.

Fun fact! When I was little Gonzo was my favorite muppet to the point where I wanted to marry him when I grew up. The fact that I'm a lesbian now honestly leaves a lot to unpack there but Gonzo will always hold a special place in my heart as a result

His nose get longer and bigger with ever new designs.

@SEGASister

2 жыл бұрын

“Let’s just say the attic matches the basement, okay?”

I’m not sure why, but I feel like Disney Dan absolutely nailed the role of Christmas present. He just has a really good vibe for the role.

The Steve-O of the muppets *THAT IS A PERFECT COMPARISON!*

Gonzo was always my favorite Muppet. The moment that stands out for me is him singing "I"m Going to Go Back There Someday" in The Muppet Movie. You see that there's a wistful, melancholy side to him. That underneath all the weirdness and crazy stunts, he's an outsider who just wants to belong. I really related to that.

Does anyone else tear up when hearing ‘I’d like to go back there someday’? ❤️

@Schaperart

2 жыл бұрын

That is peak Gonzo - glad someone else thinks so too

@brandielee7971

2 жыл бұрын

Yup

@KitKat_Kt

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@vilstef6988

Жыл бұрын

Every time!

@cookiesontoast9981

10 ай бұрын

Probably my least favourite song of the movie. But it's alright.

Honestly, so many things have been about Kermit and Miss Piggy relationship for so long, I welcome anything about anyone else. And really, Gonzo is the best anyway.

Regarding the Gonzo in a dress situation, I can see the push back possibly being because of the presentation. The way it's written, they highlight it and make it an issue the other characters questioned. Gonzo's weirdness is part of his character and has traditionally not been questioned as "is this okay?". The other Muppets just accept him for the lovable weirdo he is. By highlighting it in the way they did here, they went against this and created a "problem" where there was none. Gonzo has always done things off the beaten path and embraced his unique weirdness as a positive. Him in a dress is just a normal Tuesday and that's how it should be treated.

@maddyj3911

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with u: it shouldn’t be a problem it definitely isn’t. But remember it’s muppet BABIES. Babies/ toddlers naturally find things confusing that they’re not used to . I’d personally think of it as gonzo ( as a baby) working up to embracing his gonzality lol sort of an origin story for how his whole attitude is today . Ik not everyone is a fan of muppets from space and it’s fine to have preferences like that I totally respect that. But just know that embracing who u r doesn’t mean u can’t feel alone. I’ve embraced the fact I was autistic since elementary school but still didn’t feel complete cuz I wasn’t really friends with anyone else on the spectrum. Self acceptance isn’t just “ oh it’s okay to be the way I am boom everything is fixed.” Knowing it’s ok is just the first step , self acceptance ( and acceptance of others) is an ongoing journey.

Watching this immediately after Muppets Haunted Mansion is the perfect companion piece

I've always ADORED Christmas Carol Gonzo and he'll forever hold a place in my heart!! He's probably one of my favorite muppets that I can actually see a lot of myself in-- us little weird whatevers gotta stick together!!! :)

I've been in love with The Great Gonzo for as long as I can remember. Seriously. The fact that he keeps withstanding everything, including PHYSICAL pain, is that he listens to his own heart at ALL advice and NO complaints. He sometimes asked the triumph of being his own self, and that makes me want to love him as much as Kermit.

I've been waiting for someone to say that because I'm an autistic man who wants to wear a dress, if not be a little girl. And alot of people think I'm some crazy, gay weirdo. But like gonzo, I've learned not to worry about what everyone else thinks and be true to myself and embrace being different. And for the record, gonzo is one of my favorite muppet characters, and I've been a muppet fan since birth. In fact I'm an aspiring creative mind who hold jim Henson and walt disney in the highest regard.

The Muppets did Toy Story like a decade earlier too. Anyone else seen The Christmas Toy (1986). Now I see why Disney had to buy the Muppets 😂

@kristinmarie862

2 жыл бұрын

Had it on VHS

As a kid I saw gonzo and always thought he was a mosquito

My favourite Gonzo moment is “Light the lamp, not the rat!”

My favorite gonzo appearance is in the muppets Christmas carol when rizzo kisses him on the nose, and they just stare at each other after. Its so awkward i love it.

You know Gonzo once put on a dress in the original muppet show series. So this is entirely in character for him in fact he's done crazier and more problematic! He's juggled a baby grand piano, shoots himself semi regularly out of a cannon, has intament relations with chickens, and almost shot kermit's nephew Robin out of a cannon! He almost shot a five year old out of a cannon if Kermit hadn't intervened and your mad about him putting on a dress and heels? I'm so done!

@SirBlackReeds

2 жыл бұрын

The issue is that the message and delivery is obnoxious at best. Let's not forget that Rizzo was completely out of character. He wouldn't help Gonzo in that endeavor. He would mock the living crap out of him. Plus, it already looks like Generation Alpha is going to grow up in a world where dogs are able to tell the males and females apart better than humans. Do you not see how sad that is?

Gonzo is my favorite Weirdo and I love him forever. If he was allowed to be weird, then for sure I could too, right? He was and is very important to me.

Two things to say here. One, thank you for telling me about the Muppets Haunted Mansion. I went onto Disney+ to watch it as soon as you mentioned it. Two, there needs to be an episode of Foolish Mortals about the Muppets Haunted Mansion Special.

Gonzo has always been my favorite Muppet. Watching him as a kid helped me not be afraid to be myself.

Can you do the evolution of Fozzie?

My favorite Gonzo moment was the Christmas morning when I came out to see a stuffed Gonzo and a Rawlf puppet under the tree. Always loved tweeking that Gonzos nose with the plastic bubble inside.

When I was little girl, I thought that Gonzo was a type of animal named weirdo, because of the original Muppet Babies Saturday morning TV show. 😂📺👶🏻🐸🐷🐻

@zuglymonster

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! That's where I learned it. I've always thought his species was weirdo

My favorite Gonzo moment will always be Muppet Treasure Island, when he's mistaken for being Jim. That entire exchange always makes me smile.

0:11 Kenny is already giving Dan sass about the video editing. This is going to be a great episode.

My Favorite Gonzo moment has been when he shot cannons to the 1812 overture on Muppets Tonight, just KNOCKING OUT EVERYONE 🤣

Had I been a child when the muppet babies episode came out with gonzo wearing a dress, I would have been so happy. I would have felt less alone, I’m so glad kids now are able to see themselves no matter who they are in the shows they watch.

You go, lil Gonzo! Pretty dresses are for anyone who likes to wear them! 💙🐤

Dude, I worked on Muppet babies Disney Jr, and you totally got what we were doing.

“Gonzo is the new Kermit” Hearing that made everything click into place

Gonzo has always been hands-down my favorite! At the risk of sounding lame, I always felt like I was weird growing up, but Gonzo always made me feel better b/c he didn't just accept that he was different, he EMBRACED it fully and enjoyed anything life threw at him, he was always fearless & just rolled with the punches. I have a serious soft spot in my heart for the little guy - thank you so much for doing this video! Brought a reminiscent smile to my face today! :-)

my favorite memory of my last Disney World trip was meeting these two adorable kids, a boy and a girl, on the Lilly Belle. The boy sees a girl walk by dressed as Mal from disenchanted and tells me he went as her for Halloween the he pointed and loudly proclaims "that's my short daddy! My tall daddy is over there!" I just thought 'Wow these kids are awesome!'

0:32 “Kermit is a frog, Fozzie Bear is a pig, wait…” Don’t worry; I do that too! Mostly with writing. As for the video itself, Gonzo has always been my favorite Muppet. My favorite Gonzo-related media/role? Probably Christmas Carol and Treasure Island, but Haunted Mansion is getting up there now too! 13:10 Oh! Here's how they came up with the idea, straight from Dave Goelz from an interview circa 2011: "When I went on the Today Show a few years ago, his eyes malfunctioned. During the bit, I realized that only one eye was opening. It was a fantastic expression. We made it into a funny thing because it just happened on live television. I immediately asked the Workshop if we could incorporate that, and eventually, when they built some more Gonzos, they did do it. So I have the ability to open one eye separately, and it gives you a very perplexed, crazy expression that I love." Also, nice words about the, “Gonzo in a dress,” piece. I honestly loved what it represented, and that it was done with my favorite Muppet.

Sam: “Would you stop this foolishness?!” Gonzo: “What foolishness would you like to see?”

Dan as Ghost of Christmas present is a gift. I need more info about this. Tell us about your theatre past, Dan!!! Please!!!

My favorite Gonzo moment is when Gonzo as The Tin Man acts like a big brother to Fozzie as The Cowardly Lion by holding his arms out just to help Fozzie walk over that creepy creeky bridge in The Muppets Wizard of Oz. Not a favorite Muppet Movie, but a favorite Muppet Moment.

The opening credits to Great Muppet Caper is a favorite Gonzo moment for me. The whole thing features Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo in a hot air balloon breaking the third wall as they respond to the opening credits. All of a sudden Gonzo starts thinking about the act of plummeting from the balloon, and just gets stuck thinking about it.

My favorite Gonzo moment? *ahem* "EXPECT THE FIRST GHOST TONIGHT WHEN THE BELL. TOLLS. ONE!!!"

Watching Muppet Christmas Carol so often as a kid, Gonzo definitely occupies a special place for me. Haunted Mansion was a joy to watch.

"People got upset with gonzo in a dress" despite the fact he's worn a dress MULTIPLE times. And no one gave a crap when Rizzo is CLEARLY WEARING A SKIRT IN THE SAME SCENE. KERMIT HAS DRESSED IN WOMEN'S CLOTHES BEFORE, EVEN WRESTLED AS A FEMALE WRESTLER. FOZZIE DRESSED AS MISS PIGGY TO IMPRESS HIS MOM. YOU'RE GETTING MAD OVER A PUPPET WITH PING PONG BALLS FOR EYES AND WIRES DANGLING FROM IT'S WRIST PEOPLE.

DAN!! I can’t believe you missed out on one of the best Gonzos (not to mention the other masterpiece) from Muppets Classic Theater!! Gonzo as Rumpelstiltskin!! It was like giving a Brother’s Grimm aesthetic mixed with Aughra’s aesthetic!

My favorite Gonzo moment is in Muppet Christmas Carol when he brings the frozen Rizzo inside and a chicken in a fancy headdress walks by him. He seemed very interested in that chicken. I don't blame him.

my all time fave is gonzo playing the bagpips on the pole and then comes the beaver roflmao

Honestly Gonzo in a dress makes so much sense, I feel if he did this way back no one would’ve questioned it cause he’s GONZo

Yes!!! More Muppet Evolutions!!!!

Question: What would a Gonzo-scented candle smell like? Gunpowder and sulphur, perhaps?

I don't care if it's not Gonzo-dad canon, Muppets From Space is still my favorite because of the Gonzo focus, it really feels like a 'coming of age' story for him and I love the emotion that comes from it. He's still gonna be a 'whatever-the-F' to me, 'cause Gonzo is just Gonzo.

My favorite Gonzo moment is his song in the original Muppet Movie; there's just something about it that's so beautifully nostalgic, melancholy, and comforting all at the same time. I want it in my funeral.

Wow, so much Gonzo appreciation! Did you know he also got a close-up freeze in the anti-drug story; Cartoon All Stars to the Rescue? No joke, it was baby Gonzo in an artist outfit, showing that he drew the backgrounds for the Rollercoaster scene! I still love this story strangely even if iiid was just made as part of a just say no revolution. Also your Little speech about Gonzo teaching us to be ourselves is just so sweet! i thought that was great too!

Gonzo peaked in a Christmas Carol but never went down

I don’t know my favorite Gonzo moment yet, but if I had to choose it might be on an episode of the Muppet Show which I shall put in quotes Kermit: We have skiers on crutches, and chickens on springs Gonzo: These are a few of my favorite things. woo hoo wait for me girls! Also, my favorite Muppet is Rowlf the Dog, but I don’t think Disney Dan could do much of an evolution of him, as the current puppet has been in use since Muppets Take Manhattan

Not since the casting of J. Jonah Jameson has a someone been more perfect for a role, than Dan as Ghost of Christmas Present.

Gonzo is my favorite Muppet because of his blue appearance, long nose, and I accept the fact that he is truly an alien.

@cookiesontoast9981

10 ай бұрын

Yeah I've never quite understood why people care so much about what Gonzo is. Whether that be a "whatever" or an alien, who cares? Gonzo is Gonzo and I'm happy either way. Plus Muppets From Space is an extremely fun Muppets movie.

My favorite Gonzo moment is tied between two Muppet Show Sketches. Gonzo catches the Cannonball is tied with Gonzo jumps the Bike into the balcony almost killing Statler and Waldorf. Honorable mention: Gonzo defuses a Bomb.

My favorite Gonzo moments are, its a three-way tie between jumping a motorcycle into Statler and Waldorf's box, the flower pot dance in the _Muppet Vision 3-D_ pre-show, or "TAXIIIIII!!!!" And let the record show that there is a Muppets comic strip where Gonzo walks past the men's and women's restrooms to use the "whatever" bathroom

Gonzo is my favorite. Loved the non-specificated birdlike creature. He s the brave weirdo. Love him! He was the creative one in my eyes.

"Gonzo is the new Kermit." 😬 That hurt me... but you're also not wrong. I love Gonzo.

I absolutely love Gonzo the most iconic little blue weirdo ever.

The muppet christmas carol is one of my favorite movie 😭 I’ve watched it at least 20 times whether it’s christmas or not

I remember suggesting an evolution of Gonzo video a while back after seeing how different he was on The Muppet Show so thank you for doing this video Dan. The best version of Gonzo has to be the Muppets Christmas Carol one, he's brilliant and bounces off Rizzo so well.

did you know in muppets:most wanted when gonzo joins the were doing a sequel song he says "just wait for tom hanks to do toy story 4" he called it this was at 2014 so... gonzo is a weird enough to predict the future and not even noticing it

@Nathanthehuman09

2 жыл бұрын

looking back at him saying that is even more funnier if you watched it now knowing it did happen

This is now my favorite character evolution video you have created @DisneyDan. Also Gonzo is my favorite Muppet and I just love him.

Baby Gonzo is SO FREAKING CUTE!! I love baby Kermit too. They are my favorites!

Gonzo throwing himself into the street screaming for a taxi

2:00 now I'm imagining Jim tossing out puppets like Oprah giving away cars. I think my favorite Gonzo moment of all time is the Madeline Kahn episode. There's some really funny parts, but also really genuine emotions.

@christopherwall2121

Ай бұрын

That's basically how we got Elmo as we know him; Richard Hunt, frustrated that he just couldn't seem to get the character to work, tossed the puppet to Kevin Clash and basically said, "here, you try and get something out of this"

Gonzo's original voice sounded like he lived in a cigar box too lol!

I love gonzo in prop culture on Disney plus. It’s a very entertaining section of the muppet movie episode

On the record John Denver and the Muppets a Christmas together they do a version of the song Christmas is Coming. And when Piggie's explaining the lyrics and says "Christmas is coming the goose is getting fat" Gonzo responds with "nice." This has always been my favorite Gonzo moment

After a long and stressful work week, unwinding with a glass of wine and learning about the evolution of our beloved Gonzo is making my Friday night so much better.

I enjoy his antics in the Muppets classic theater. just weird random panic and good bits

Question: What is Sweetums? What is Thog? What is Behemoth? He is the only Muppet out of the main group to not be a identifiable animal, but why is Gonzo the only abstract Muppet who's species everyone is so hung up on?

@jhosk92

2 жыл бұрын

(For complete transparency, this isn't my observation. I think the Kermitment podcast pointed it out during their episode on The Great Santa Claus Switch.)

@OvisArcana

2 жыл бұрын

i think it matters much more for gonzo bc so much of gonzo's character is built around his Otherness, his strangeness, his uniqueness. he was always a "whatever" from the beginning and they constantly bring attention to it; meanwhile muppets like sweetums and thog have more broad usages, usually used for comedy based around how big they are. barely anyone mentions that they are strange at all. gonzo's purpose is much more focused on how he is an Other, that he's weird and strange. i think that's why people care so much, at least personally.

I'm OG Muppets generation and Gonzo annoyed me as a kid, but when I was older I realised it was because I resented how *himself* he was, and I - for reasons left unsaid - wasn't able to do that. Once I was able to, Gonzo went straight to my heart. Peak Gonzo for me though is 'Someday' in the Muppet Movie, though I can never get enough of him, Pepe and Rizzo in the ABC series. Man I wish someone would do more of that...

thank u for being a true gonzo fan, hes my favorite something or other

Favorite Gonzo moment: when he sings “I’m going to go back there some day”

“This is so cool, I’m taller! I may even have a future with the NBA!” ❤️ our blue whatever!

I really noticed how Gonzo changed over the decades.

"Gonzo" is the perfect name for a phallic-nosed Muppet

My fav Gonzo is "Muppet Classic Theatre" where he is a host with Rizzo again, but also plays some on-stage characters. He's a little more zany in that one compared to Christmas Carol, which is great, but I love CC too and plan to watch it again this season. I think it's important to mention Rizzo because the two are often paired together and play off of each other well

Ever since I was little and watching anything The Muppets related, Gonzo was the one muppet i loved the most. Kermit and the rest are great dont get me wrong. But Gonzo stood out in the best fun ways he can. your video of him is amazing, I especially love it when you talked about that whole Gonzo wearing a dress thing. There have been some episodes in the original Muppet Babies and Muppet Babies comic where he is wearing a dress. I think today people forget the word "dress up" and playing "pretend". I never saw Gonzo wearing a dress then and now as a big deal. He's gonna be true to himself, let Gonzo be Gonzo. Whatever makes you Happy. Anyway hope you have a great day, and thank you for making a great video on Gonzo the Great.

My favourite Gonzo moment is after he gets stretched in Treasure Island, & he sticks his limbs in front of Kermit & goes 'poodly poodly poodly poodly!' I find it hilarious everytime, it's so silly