Normally, we would applaud The New York Times for stripping away the veneer of public appearances and showing what's really going on, but when it comes to revealing the hand controlling Kermit the Frog, it's kind of a buzz kill.
The news that 98 percent Goldman Sachs employees' emailed "muppet" mentions were reference to the recent Jason Segal movie or intra-office name-calling is funny enough without mocking the reporter who brought us such a giggly scoop.
Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.
Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.
Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.
The always ridiculous Fox News manages to outdo itself.
If you were nervous that Jason Segel (and co-writer Nicholas Stoller) would update the Muppets for the modern age in any sort of cynical, pop culture reference-laden way, rest easy.
Critics are praising the Muppets brand for learning to market itself to adults again, so we'd like to highlight our three favorite press appearances and collaborations from the past week or so to investigate just why this Muppets campaign is working so well.
Ever since Eddie Murphy stepped down as Oscars host following Brett Ratner's departure as producer, the Internet has spoken clearly on who it wants the replacement host to be: the Muppets!
Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.
Every afternoon The Atlantic Wire highlights the day's video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.
Plus: Madonna's new movie looks more boring than terrible
Plus: Tom Waits is back, and as difficult as ever
Plus: A David Foster Wallace playground game is brought to life
Plus: Romney/Goldfish 2012!
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