HarryG Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 So I just saw the new Muppets series for the first time, and I have to say I am appalled. For those of you that have seen the show, you know why. For those who have not, I will explain Essentially, the new series on ABC is in the same style as The Office and Modern Family, i think the style is called a mockumentary. This is the first problem I have with it. The Muppets never needed to do what everyone else was doing; they did their own thing. Now it feels like the last thing that wasn't a tired cliche has become a tired cliche. As if that wasn't bad enough, the show is on the same adult caliber that Modern Family is. Kermit the Frog makes two sex jokes, and one of the members of Animal's band admits to being an alcoholic. This is the part that really really bugs me. Why do the Muppets need an adult edge? Why does Kermit the Frog need a sex life? How many kids tuned in to see the Muppets and heard that? Honest to God, I feel disgusted that the same frog that taught me how to count to fucking five is talking about "co-populating" with another pig. Oh, did i mention that? Theres a weird looking other female pig that Kermit dates in the show. Even the jokes that are innocent mostly fall flat. It just seems like a big travesty to me. In conclusion, it is my opinion that Jim Henson is rolling in his grave and I need to watch the Great Muppet Caper twice to grab what is left of that piece of my childhood back. What are your opinions on the new show? Post below. HarryG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deku Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 -snip- Well, didn't even know this existed but I'm glad I didn't. Thanks for the warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-money Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 They just can't come up with new ideas so they have to milk old ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedoof Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 >Literally awful As opposed to figuratively awful? But I'm in the same boat as deku. Didn't even know they were rebooting it. Though in all fairness it's not easy to live up the the quality of the old muppet show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryG Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 They just can't come up with new ideas so they have to milk old ones. The Muppets is more than an idea IMO. The worst part is that it isn't some corporate people trying to make everything modern. The creator of the show worked on six original Muppet movies with Jim Henson. I dont know how this even came to be. @Weedoof I just dont think The Muppets needed this adult edge. Thats what made them special to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jams Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 RIP, glad I knew it was crap without having to see it. I don't want my memories of watching the old TV show to be tainted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndaz Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Corporate greed has corrupted Cable (and ISPs). That's why I don't watch TV anymore unless it's either TWD, or Doctor Who. It's appalling how bad cable is. All the shows are remakes of the same thing with different names, news channels are misinformed and biased, cartoons are ABSOLUTE CRAP. You remember the good old days when cartoons made you want to get up out of bed early to watch them? Watch Uncle Grandpa or Steven Universe and you'll see how little effort they put into the content anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keroro1454 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Just watched it. Not great, but you need to get past that they can't remake the original. That was another time, and what worked then wouldn't work now. The jokes aren't great, and a little adult, but it's not the worst. My biggest complaint is just Ms. Piggy is a bigger ass than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryG Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Just watched it. Not great, but you need to get past that they can't remake the original. That was another time, and what worked then wouldn't work now. The jokes aren't great, and a little adult, but it's not the worst. My biggest complaint is just Ms. Piggy is a bigger ass than usual. I know they can't remake the original, but I dont think you're necessarily right on the second point. They really shouldn't have remade it all IMO if they were going to change the formula as much as they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deku Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Corporate greed has corrupted Cable (and ISPs). That's why I don't watch TV anymore unless it's either TWD, or Doctor Who. It's appalling how bad cable is. All the shows are remakes of the same thing with different names, news channels are misinformed and biased, cartoons are ABSOLUTE CRAP. You remember the good old days when cartoons made you want to get up out of bed early to watch them? Watch Uncle Grandpa or Steven Universe and you'll see how little effort they put into the content anymore. I completely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy! Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 im a muppet and i find this offensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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