tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post2280607172800814655..comments2024-03-10T00:00:31.355+00:00Comments on BRIAN SIBLEY : his blog: MUPPET MADNESSBrian Sibleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-66603640857149227052009-12-01T01:18:57.550+00:002009-12-01T01:18:57.550+00:00How right you are, BOLL and ANDY. You both (indepe...How right you are, BOLL and ANDY. You both (independently) said the same thing in as many words. <br /><br />The Muppets' mutual respect and tolerance for one another is a lesson to many an organization to which I belong... ;-)Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-58414979868304603282009-11-30T20:12:55.167+00:002009-11-30T20:12:55.167+00:00I honestly think that The Muppets are without a do...I honestly think that The Muppets are without a doubt one of the greatest things to ever be done with moving pictures. I struggle to think of many shows that are as universally adored as our furry friends.<br /><br />And we're at the right time of year to appreciate Henson's genius and what he has inspired in others - how much more powerful is "A Christmas Carol" when performed by simple puppets than it is with millions of dollars of motion capture technology?<br /><br />I'd like to share my favourite photo of Jim Henson:<br /><a href="http://www.anniefightsfear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hensonkermit_big.jpg" rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow">http://www.anniefightsfear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hensonkermit_big.jpg</a>Andy Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404988861331264759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-30865772869131398252009-11-30T19:58:36.022+00:002009-11-30T19:58:36.022+00:00No arguments - just brilliant ! Its worth saying, ...No arguments - just brilliant ! Its worth saying, yet again, that the Muppets are unique.Yes, as this clip shows, they are very funny but they also do sentiment in a totally convincing and genuine way. Who else could do 'Halfway Up the Stair' and make it so appealing ? Who else could treat the death of Tiny Tim in 'A Christmas Carol' with such obvious and simple sincerity it knocks flat every single other filmed version there is ! And supporting all that is the equality that runs through everything they do - all the Muppet Shows and Sesame Street. Every character, for all his or her eccentricities, is given a fair go - even if, like Beaker or Fozzy, we delight in their total inability.The universality of that acceptance of species and ability somehow conveys a sense of togetherness and goodness that is sadly lacking in humankind but which, displayed in these creatures, carries the message of Jim Henson ever onwards.... and I say God Bless 'em !<br />REOPYR : A paragraph or essay that successfully conveys a sentiment shared by all that previously has only been conveyed succinctly and accurately in a single sentence.Boll Weavilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858122220880954456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-36674319581351727432009-11-30T09:06:07.057+00:002009-11-30T09:06:07.057+00:00The Frog's probably been on an Assertive Manag...The Frog's probably been on an Assertive Management course.Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-21498625365504079532009-11-30T09:03:05.066+00:002009-11-30T09:03:05.066+00:00What I can't figure, is how they managed to ke...What I can't figure, is how they managed to keep Miss Piggy out of the limelight for so much of the video!SharonMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369769107190148944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-22751394419566171582009-11-30T08:28:19.431+00:002009-11-30T08:28:19.431+00:00GOOD DOG - If you move very fast, you could be the...<b>GOOD DOG</b> - If you move very fast, you could be the one to get the bursary to study the topic for three years... :-)<br /><br /><b>SUZANNE</b> - You're entirely welcome!Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-18283356329226335452009-11-30T07:10:38.155+00:002009-11-30T07:10:38.155+00:00Fan-flaming-tastic! Thanks for that early morning ...Fan-flaming-tastic! Thanks for that early morning giggle!Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-49794997198012608842009-11-30T01:38:10.791+00:002009-11-30T01:38:10.791+00:00Absolute genius. Beaker rocks!
Although watching ...Absolute genius. Beaker rocks!<br /><br />Although watching it just before switching off the computer and retiring for the night I just know I'm going to have some strange, strange dreams.<br /><br /><i>Supposing you have never, hitherto, contemplated the similarities between Freddy Mercury and Rowlf, now's the time to do so!</i><br /><br />I suspect there are Media Studies students who are going to make this the subject of their thesis.Good Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789861569691613179noreply@blogger.com