Happy Thought for 21 March 2025

Have a Happy Thought: 

 

Muppets were a part of many of our childhoods. (“Childhood” can last as long as you want it to, there is no defined age limit on it.) 

 

For those of us (should be all of us?) with an interest in New Zealand, a quick reminder that there is a kiwi connection to the Muppets... or literally, there was a kiwi muppet: 

 

Lindbergh the Muppet, later known as Clive the Kiwi. https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Lindbergh  

 

And of course who could forget Lew Zealand?? 

 

Lew Zealand the Muppet. https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Lew_Zealand 

 

Muppets continue delight us all, and no wonder when amazing Photoshop imagery comes out, like this series of Muppets... on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar ?? (should it be Harper’s Bizarre at this point? I’ll let you decide): 

 

Beaker as Renee Zellweger on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.  

Beaker as Renee Zellweger 

 

Bert as Demi Lovato on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.  

Bert as Demi Lovato 

 

Animal riding Janhvi Kapoor’s horse on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.! 

Animal riding Janhvi Kapoor’s horse 

 

Kermit as Anne Hathaway on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.! 

Kermit as Anne Hathaway 

 

Miss Piggy as Megan thee Stallion on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.! 

Miss Piggy as Megan thee Stallion 

 

Elmo as Anne Hathaway on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.! 

Elmo as Anne Hathaway 

 

Oscar the grouch as Tessa Thompson on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.! 

Oscar the grouch as Tessa Thompson 

 

Gonzo as doja cat on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.  

Gonzo as doja cat 

 

Big Bird as Rihanna on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.  

Big Bird as Rihanna 

 

Florence Pugh as Fozzie Bear on the cover of Harper’s bazaar.  

Fozzie Bear as Florence Pugh 

 

Missing your favourite Muppet? Check out the original thread here and scroll through, you might be surprised! 

 


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