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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

So I’ve barely had time to breathe between writing the recap for the last big Muppet event and prepping for the next one, but @sokdrawer.bsky.social has put together a beautiful video celebrating some of the big and small moments that ToughPigs has been a part of. It’s worth watching!

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

If my tax dollars are being used to run commercials on television, it better be this one.

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E*TRADE - Monkey (2000, USA)

YouTube video by The Hall of Advertising

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Oh hey, I took this photo! That’s the event where my profile pic came from.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 02/09/2026

ToughPigs' 25th anniversary celebration continues as we count down our Top 25 original Muppet songs from the past 25 years! www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs25-...

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The ToughPigs 25 – Best Original Songs - ToughPigs

We've narrowed down our 25 favorite Muppet, Sesame, and Fraggle songs from just the past 25 years!

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Had some thoughts I wanted to share on #ToughPigs25 day. Please forgive any factual errors; I was heavily jet lagged at the time.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

So the day has finally arrived. Happy 25th anniversary to the website that I am incredibly, ridiculously proud to call home, ToughPigs. The folks that help bring this magic to life every day truly are my found family, and I cherish having each of them in my life.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

It’s going to be happening! It’s also going to be a happening. This will be one happening happening happening!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 07/08/2026

Reminder: Submit your picks for your favorite Muppet Show moments and episodes by August 10th!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 07/08/2026

Join us THIS WEEKEND at @movingimagenyc.bsky.social for a special salute to Muppet fans! Hope to see you there!

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Here’s just one of the big things we’ve been working on! More to come!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 03/08/2026

If you can believe it, ToughPigs is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month! We'll have plenty of fun articles, podcasts, and surprises coming soon, but the celebration kicks off NOW! www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs-25...

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Celebrating 25 Years of ToughPigs - ToughPigs

On August 13, 2001, Danny Horn launched ToughPigs dot com. (You may have heard of it.) We’ve been studying our calendars - Gregorian, Julian, and Hensonian - and it seems that this month, ToughPigs is...

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

My birthday is a few days after this. You don’t have to get me anything, but it would be nice if you could come to this.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

If you’re in the mood, I wrote a little something contemplative and silly for this Independence Day eve.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We’re live! Come hang out with us!

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

There’s going to be TRIVIA! And prizes. And TRIVIA!! And special guests. And also TRIVIA!!! And art being drawn live. But save some room for the TRIVIA!!!!

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Mexico China Germany Japan Morocco ——————— Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Reading Terminal Market

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to Mel Brooks. I got to see him at an event promoting his behind-the-scenes book on Young Frankenstein, and he was everything I would’ve hoped for, hilarious and gracious. It’s good to see the king.

Mel Brooks holding a microphone, his right arm outstretched.

Mel Brooks holding a microphone and pointing up.

Mel Brooks smiling. He’s still holding the microphone, but it’s not up to his face anymore.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Name a movie that flopped at the box office but is actually great. #FilmSky

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I saw it, and I still can’t believe it. This Knicks team was special, and I’m so glad they got to end the drought. They brought the city I love together, and now they’ll be remembered forever. Well done, Knicks!

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Ghostbusters - I Love This Town

YouTube video by Ghostbusters.net

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 10/06/2026

Join us and a bunch of our Muppet fan friends for a special livestream game show fundraiser TONIGHT at 8pm ET!

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Becca Petunia 🏳️‍⚧️ @tallgirlpetunia.northsky.social · 07/06/2026

@toughpigs.com is running a Pride Month charity drive with great prizes! Donate to 1 or more of these charities & email your receipt to toughpigspride@gmail.com and you could win! Check out www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026! For each repost I get on this, I'll post 1 Muppet fact I bet you don't know!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 03/06/2026

The ToughPigs Pride Month fundraiser is up and running! Join us for some livestream game show fun with our friends from the @kermitment.com and @muppeturgy.com podcasts. PLUS we've added even more prizes that you can win just for donating to some good causes! www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026-u...

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PRIDE MONTH UPDATE: New Prizes & Livestream - ToughPigs

The 2026 ToughPigs Pride Month festivities continue with new prizes and a livestream YOU can help out with!

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Some pretty cool things have happened at ToughPigs in the 14 years I’ve been here, but this might just be the coolest.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

At last! The Muppet story everyone’s talking about today!

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Look, I’m just saying, if they were really committed to a Spielberg Summer, they would’ve renamed the place “The Sugar-Land Express.”

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

American League East American League Central American League West National League East National League Central National League West

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

So this is how I spent my morning. This didn't make the final cut, but it was a personal favorite of mine.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Well, you can always go with this…

A photo of the band Queen, where Brian May is fourth from the left, with the caption “May, the fourth, be with you.”

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Guess I better buy my Lightning Lane now.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Please… don’t make me have to get a “Proud NYU Alum” t-shirt.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today’s the day! You can watch the special and form your own opinions, but if you want some help, you can read some of mine!

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I schedule out my posts weeks in advance, so they’re not exactly timely, but if you want to make this relevant to today’s main topic in the Muppet fan world, feel free to replace “Gonzo” with a certain puppeteer’s name.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

“Well, they certainly seem to be having a good time, Sprocket. Yeah, I like it when they have a good time. But I tell you what, somebody’s got to do something about these dishes, Sprocket. C’mon, I’ll wash and you dry, okay?” Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Finally, society is ready to start talking openly about the Bus Driver Dance.

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

You all remember how upset folks got when Green Book won Best Picture? That’s how I felt about Anora.

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The Muppet Fan Hall of Fame @muppetno.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Want your fav celebrity to be inducted? Then nominate them for the 5th annual class of the Muppet Fan Hall of Fame!!! Nominations close New Year's Eve at noon! forms.gle/HEpCaUrANs3L...

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5th Annual Muppet Fan Hall of Fame Nomination Form

To qualify for consideration, you need to be one of the following 1. A Muppet fan website writer 2. A Muppet fan Artist 3. A Muppet fan podcaster/podcast 4. A Vocal Muppet fan on Twitter, Tumbler, ...

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Insert a movie into another movie: The Muppets (2011) Take Manhattan

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Jeff Gordon “Gordongrubs “ @gordongrubs.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Final day of Disney Fans for good, a fundraiser for the 2nd harvest Food bank of OC which supports CM’s,hospitality, community, & more. With layoffs,hours reduced, inflation,& climate: Need is high! Every size donation counts ! Can’t donate? Please Share🙏 together.feedoc.org/fundraiser/6...

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Look, this is a good opening, but for the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, how did we not open with a parody of “99 Luftballons?” (And yes, I do know what the original song’s about.)

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

What color are their hands now, Charlie Brown?

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Matthew Soberman @matthewsoberman.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

That’s easy. That’s George Stephanopoulos!

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