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"Island In the Sun" performed by the Muppets' Beaker
1950s Muppets threaten you to drink Wilkins Coffee or die
These commercials from the 1950s and 60s feature two of Jim Henson's earliest Muppets, who would like to inform you that if you don't become a Wilkins Coffee drinker, you will cease to exist. In one of the commercials a puppet says to the other "People who don't drink Wilkins Coffee just blow up sometimes"… READ THE REST
Watch Debbie Harry and Kermit the Frog sing together
In 1981, the great Debbie Harry of Blondie joined the great Kermit the Frog on The Muppet Show to sing the latter's iconic song "The Rainbow Connection." Below are two other performances from that same episode. Open Culture quotes Muppets creator Jim Henson's son Brian: …I was in high school and my father knew that… READ THE REST
NPR's listeners rate the top 25 Muppets of all time
NPR surveyed its readers as to which Muppets they love best. Sadly, NPR's listeners are wrong. Look at how low the guys at #24 and #25 are? Top Ten Muppets for sure. NPR: 25. Count von Count The ultimate Order Muppet. Nice to see the Count showing up here, repping Sesame Street (he's one of only 10 Sesame… READ THE REST
These Marvel Avengers bottle openers will have you opening your drinks like a real hero
Superheroes and supervillains have securely entered the zeitgeist as solid staples of modern pop culture and, perhaps, no group of comic book icons is bigger than those in the Marvel universe. Marvel has carved an impressive niche into the fabric of our society, and with that comes a unique selection of collectibles. From action figures… READ THE REST
These $30 online classes make becoming a game developer a reality
How many times have you played a game and wondered what on earth its creators were thinking? We're looking at you, Warcraft III: Reforged. Whether it's inefficient updates or disappointing graphics, there are lots of things you'd change if you created your own video game. So what's stopping you? If you think you have what… READ THE REST
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