Muppet Fun Facts

Did You Know?

If you thought you knew everything about the Muppets, think again! These fun facts might surprise even the biggest fan.

Kermit the Frog




Kermit's Collar

Everyone's favorite frog has a collar with 11 points.

Miss Piggy




Piggy's Pet

Miss Piggy has an adorable dog named Foo-Foo.

Constantine



Conniving Constantine

He's never lost in the voting for the World's Number One Criminal (though some suspect he cheats), he's got a seriously bad case of stage fright, and he was recently voted World's Number One Worst Kermit Impersonator.

Animal



Animal Attraction

While he gets very excited, Animal calms down when he’s with his pet bunny, aptly named Bunny.

Fozzie Bear



Fozzie's Funnies

Fozzie Bear gets a lot of his jokes from the (self-proclaimed) world’s greatest comedy writer, Gags Beasley.

The Great Gonzo




The Great Gonzo

This daredevil has been shot from a cannon more than 200 times—and that’s just today.

Beaker



Beaker

Along with Animal and the Swedish Chef, Beaker is part of the singing trio sometimes known as "The Leprechaun Brothers." He also was once devoured by the legendary Muppet lab's automatic wastebasket.

Sam Eagle



Sam Eagle

Sam is the moral center of the Muppets, a job nobody else wants. His favorite phrase is "you are all weirdos," followed closely by "why do I bother?"

Rowlf the Dog



Rowlf the Dog

Rowlf got his start starring in a pet food commercial. In addition to being one of the world's most accomplished canine piano players, he also plays the harmonica.

Walter



Walter

Walter grew up in the small town of Small Town…and still visits when not on tour with the Muppets. He's a world-class whistler, except for right after eating salty crackers.