Top 25 Muppets

 

Top 25 Favorite Muppets

 

The Muppets, created by Jim Henson in the 1950s, is one of the most beloved group of characters in American literature. My earliest cinematic memory is seeing The Muppet Christmas Carol in the theater, and I’ve been a fan ever since. Here are my top 25 favorite Muppets.

 

1.      Statler and Waldorf (The Muppet Show)

The original trolls.

2.      Kermit the Frog (Sam & Friends)

Classic and timeless.

3.      Gonzo the Great (The Muppet Show)
So weird and awesome.

4.      Oscar the Grouch (Sesame Street)

It’s okay to be grouchy sometimes and to love what others despise.

5.      Bert and Ernie (Sesame Street)

These friends show you divergent personalities can still have a loving (and platonic) relationship.

6.      Sam Eagle (The Muppet Show)

Merica. Heck, yeah.

7.      Rowlf the Dog (The Muppet Show)

Probably the most underrated Muppet. Lovable and loyal, like a dog should be.

8.      Miss Piggy (The Muppet Show)

The ultimate showstopper.

9.      Grover (Sesame Street)

Lovable and furry. Yep, that’s Grover alright.

10.  Fozzie Bear (The Muppet Show)

He tries so hard to be deliberately funny but is only funny when he doesn’t.

11.  Cookie Monster (Sesame Street)

Not gonna lie. Cookies are great.

12.  Deet (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance)

Sweet, loveable, but also fierce and fearless

13.  Count von Count (Sesame Street)

We all have an obsession.

14.  Lefty the Salesman (Sesame Street)

Who knew Sesame Street had a black market?

15.  Sherlock Hemlock and Watson (Sesame Street)

Not the world’s greatest detective, but a great pair. They remind me a lot of Wallace and Gromit.

16.  skekTek (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance)

Evil genius and is more interesting than just evil.

17.  Hup (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance)

Everyone needs someone like Hup to watch their back.

18.  Mr. Johnson (Sesame Street)

The Muppet my heart goes out to most. He just wants his soup in a normal fashion.

19.  Wilkins and Wontkins (Wilkins Coffee Commercials)

If you’ve never seen this hilarious duo, check them out on YouTube.

20.  Dr. Benson Honeydew and Beaker (The Muppet Show)

Poor beaker. He just can’t catch a break.

21.  The Newsman (The Muppet Show)

I love the 70s aesthetic on this guy.

22.  Big Bird (Sesame Street)

He’s got just the right amount of innocence.

23.  Guy Smiley (Sesame Street)

Big, loud, and always gets caught in the curtain.

24.  Elmo (Sesame Street)

A little annoying but hard not to love.

25.  Prairie Dawn (Sesame Street)

I love how she always seems fluster by the stupidity of those around her.

 

Honorable Mention: Captain Link Heartthrob, Dr. Teeth, The Swedish Chef, Telly Monster, and Rizzo the Rat