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Wash: Little River just gets more colorful by the moment. What'll she do next? Zoe: Either blow us all up or rub soup in our hair. It's a toss-up. Wash: I hope she does the soup thing. It's always a hoot, and we don't all die from it.

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JZ - Oct 23, 2008 9:31:05 am PDT #6046 of 10001

See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.

I was at the Henson Memorial. When Big Bird came down the aisle it felt like maybe everything would be alright.

I...ohhhh, Trudy! I hate to say that I'm jealous of anyone's attendance at a memorial, but I still remember exactly where I was when I heard Jim Henson had died (in a car with a fellow poetry student and a Spy magazine summer intern, driving to see Spike & Mike's animation festival at an arthouse theatre in Rhinebeck, listening to NPR--and then, suddenly, all three of us stunned and silent and then shouting, "NO!" at the radio). It's a horrible thing that he had to die at all, but how sad and amazing that you were part of that memorial to such a man.

Did Harry Belafonte really get up and sing this song? I would have so completely lost it at that point.

Glamcookie - Oct 23, 2008 9:33:01 am PDT #6047 of 10001

I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

I can't watch the Big Bird/Henson thing. I cried hearing the announcement in my car followed by the station playing "The Rainbow Connection." I could tear up now just thinking about it.

In related news, my friends have studio space in the Henson studios (old Chaplin studios). It's so cool there! Kermit is on top of the building in the suit from The Little Tramp. Adorable.

Dana - Oct 23, 2008 9:41:40 am PDT #6048 of 10001

I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Favorite Muppet Show sketch?

I love Rita Moreno singing "Fever" with Animal going nuts on the drums. And Linda Rondstadt singing "When I Grow Too Old to Dream."

Barb - Oct 23, 2008 9:42:51 am PDT #6049 of 10001

“Not dead yet!”

"The Rainbow Connection." I could tear up now just thinking about it.

That song, period, makes me tear up. In that sort of context, sobbing disaster.

DavidS - Oct 23, 2008 9:43:15 am PDT #6050 of 10001

"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Favorite Muppet Show sketch?

Ma Nah Ma Nah is still pretty great.

I also like Debby Harry and the punk rock badges.

Kathy A - Oct 23, 2008 9:44:47 am PDT #6051 of 10001

We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

Speaking of Harry Belafonte and the Muppets, I love "Turn the World Around," from his appearance on The Muppet Show. Also love that "Fever" number--"[Rant in Spanish.] [Pause.] Cool it."

Oh, and "For What It's Worth," sung by the woodland creatures hiding from the hunters. "You'd better stop, hey, what's that sound, everybody look what's goin' down..."

tommyrot - Oct 23, 2008 9:45:58 am PDT #6052 of 10001

Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

I loved Gonzo and his stormtrooper chickens in a Star Wars sketch.

Dana - Oct 23, 2008 9:47:34 am PDT #6053 of 10001

I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Here's the Rita Moreno sketch:

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Cashmere - Oct 23, 2008 9:48:10 am PDT #6054 of 10001

Now tagless for your comfort.

I can't stop grinning when I listen to Barack Obama. Oof.

Marriage obviously agrees with Ellen because she's looking absolutely gorgeous.

Can't watch Big Bird. Will cry.

Tom Scola - Oct 23, 2008 9:49:02 am PDT #6055 of 10001

Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

Did Harry Belafonte really get up and sing this song? I would have so completely lost it at that point.

JZ, did you look at the "related videos" on that YouTube page?

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