Jim Henson's "The Muppets" Discussion (1955- ) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

toddly6666 · 09-24-2015, 12:48 PM

it wasnt offensive, it was just sort of boring.

Gamma_Winstead · 09-24-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jayman3

I don't know, 1MM are a tough crowd to deal with. They petitioned AMC to change the rating from "TV14" to "TVMA" for The Walking Dead. If they continue to try and have The Muppets pulled I'm sure ABC will comply with them.

The difference is the the walking dead SHOULD have been rated MA to begin with. There's nothing wrong with the muppets.

kemcha · 09-24-2015, 06:30 PM

One Million Moms is effective to a point. Such as changing the rating of a show, or moving a show to a new time-slot so that children can't watch it. However, when it comes to removing TV shows from the network, it's a bit harder to convince network execs of that.

What's so ridiculous is that One Million Moms is complaining about "The Muppets' being seen by children when its an obvious fact that the series has been advertised as a TV series for adults. They're only mad because ABC isn't producing this TV series for the kids.

There was a similar uproar when Dora The Explorer was redesigned for a more mature audience. The decision to revamp Dora The Explorer as a "Tween" caused an uproar with moms who labeled tween Dora a tramp and complained that she would be a 'bad girl'. When cartoons or children's shows evolve for teenagers or an adult audience, mom's everywhere start spelling out doomsday scenarios and start preaching to everyone about how this is a bad thing.

I hope ABC doesn't cater and leaves The Muppets like they currently are. The only advice I have for One Million Moms is this: if you don't like The Muppets, change the channel.

Braktastic · 09-24-2015, 06:45 PM

I loved it! One Million Moms need to get a real job. This show is marketed to adults that grew up with The Muppets, not their kids. If your kids love it too, well then, your kids are just that cool.

Zivouhr · 09-24-2015, 08:45 PM

A lot of potential in the Muppets 2015 show for some really funny jokes and skits. Looking forward to the next episode.

terp_fan99 · 09-24-2015, 09:58 PM

I'm not sure what to think after one episode. Liked some of it, disliked other parts. I'm going to reserve judgment until I see a few more.

jason00 · 09-25-2015, 12:28 PM

I watched it yesterday finally and thought it was great. I laughed pretty hard at a few places (which I won't mention for spoilers). And the fact that Kermit's new gf is a pig named Denise made me laugh so hard since my wife's name is Denise

I added it to the DVR every week after it was over.

fatediesel · 09-25-2015, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by terp_fan99

I'm not sure what to think after one episode. Liked some of it, disliked other parts. I'm going to reserve judgment until I see a few more.

Yeah, I felt the same way. I was never a huge fan of the Muppets when I was young so I don't have a nostalgia attachment to them, so with this I found some stuff that was funny but also didn't care for a lot of it. I'll keep watching it for now but am not sure how I'll feel about the show long-term.

DisneyBlu · 09-30-2015, 03:29 AM

I liked the premiere, but the second episode was much stronger. Some of my favorite jokes from tonight:

"No dirty pictures."
"Maybe I can turn it into a saxophone."

"No problem, I'll just take the battery out of your car to remind you to come see me."

"What? He's a handsome man and gender is fluid."

"Was he mad, or...?"
"I take messages, I DON'T JUDGE TONE!!!"

The running jokes about Gonzo's mom.

"I had a rough night last night."
"What happened?"
"I watched your show... and it sucked!"

"But it turned out to be a learning opportunity for my daughter: if you want something, don't count on dad."

Falaskan · 09-30-2015, 06:04 AM

Damn I keep missing this show when it airs

robgmun · 09-30-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyBlu

I liked the premiere, but the second episode was much stronger. Some of my favorite jokes from tonight:

Mine were:

"Now i wake up to the sound of my alarm instead of my own screams"

And the last 5 mins were the best

MattQuack · 09-30-2015, 10:06 PM

Kermit to Josh Groban: "Out of my way dork."

The way he said that had me laughing out loud!

Black Sabbath · 10-01-2015, 02:03 AM

Finally got around to watching the first episode. I really enjoyed it. Pretty much what I expected and wanted. I grew up with the Muppets and even watched the Muppet Babies, and I like the new "adult" spin on them with this show.

Its very self aware, and honestly, I think it is original. For a group that used to be aimed towards mainly kids, this is definitely a different take.

I loved the reboot movie a lot and liked the second one a good bit, so this show is kind of like the icing on the cake, especially with the adult-aimed spin. And honestly, to those that are skeptical, I'd give it a few episodes because maybe it'll just take a few to find its... bearings (wocka wocka).

MD-Blu · 10-13-2015, 11:54 PM

Tonight's new ep looks really funny from the previews. The Chef is funny.

GC Riot · 12-02-2015, 10:36 PM

whotony · 12-02-2015, 10:50 PM

I think much of this show is cgi, specifically when the muppets are on screen.

They move too oddly and there is a slight image jitter when they move around.

Something with the way their arms move to well and facial expressions.

MD-Blu · 03-03-2016, 11:24 PM

I hope ABC renews The Muppets for S2.

detective392 · 03-04-2016, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MD-Blu

I hope ABC renews The Muppets for S2.

They renewed a lot of shows today and Muppets wasn't one of them. If Disney/Marvel can keep shoving them money to renew SHIELD maybe they can do the same for Muppets.

robgmun · 03-04-2016, 08:38 PM

I'm still enjoying it but it's a shame they couldn't keep up with the more adult jokes from the first few episodes.

Freezeup · 03-13-2016, 06:15 AM

I don't understand some of the negatives towards this show. Personally, I think the new Muppet show is fantastic!

09-24-2015, 12:48 PM	#41
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	it wasnt offensive, it was just sort of boring.

09-24-2015, 06:30 PM	#43
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	One Million Moms is effective to a point. Such as changing the rating of a show, or moving a show to a new time-slot so that children can't watch it. However, when it comes to removing TV shows from the network, it's a bit harder to convince network execs of that. What's so ridiculous is that One Million Moms is complaining about "The Muppets' being seen by children when its an obvious fact that the series has been advertised as a TV series for adults. They're only mad because ABC isn't producing this TV series for the kids. There was a similar uproar when Dora The Explorer was redesigned for a more mature audience. The decision to revamp Dora The Explorer as a "Tween" caused an uproar with moms who labeled tween Dora a tramp and complained that she would be a 'bad girl'. When cartoons or children's shows evolve for teenagers or an adult audience, mom's everywhere start spelling out doomsday scenarios and start preaching to everyone about how this is a bad thing. I hope ABC doesn't cater and leaves The Muppets like they currently are. The only advice I have for One Million Moms is this: if you don't like The Muppets, change the channel.

09-24-2015, 06:45 PM	#44
Braktastic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:594 Blu-ray collection:594 Trading Score:13	I loved it! One Million Moms need to get a real job. This show is marketed to adults that grew up with The Muppets, not their kids. If your kids love it too, well then, your kids are just that cool.

09-24-2015, 08:45 PM	#45
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	A lot of potential in the Muppets 2015 show for some really funny jokes and skits. Looking forward to the next episode.

09-24-2015, 09:58 PM	#46
terp_fan99 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Montana 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:533 DVD collection:205 MA collection:2 Digital collection:823 Trading Score:62	I'm not sure what to think after one episode. Liked some of it, disliked other parts. I'm going to reserve judgment until I see a few more.

09-25-2015, 12:28 PM	#47
jason00 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:674 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:5	I watched it yesterday finally and thought it was great. I laughed pretty hard at a few places (which I won't mention for spoilers). And the fact that Kermit's new gf is a pig named Denise made me laugh so hard since my wife's name is Denise I added it to the DVR every week after it was over.

09-30-2015, 03:29 AM	#49
DisneyBlu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:212	I liked the premiere, but the second episode was much stronger. Some of my favorite jokes from tonight: "No dirty pictures." "Maybe I can turn it into a saxophone." "No problem, I'll just take the battery out of your car to remind you to come see me." "What? He's a handsome man and gender is fluid." "Was he mad, or...?" "I take messages, I DON'T JUDGE TONE!!!" The running jokes about Gonzo's mom. "I had a rough night last night." "What happened?" "I watched your show... and it sucked!" "But it turned out to be a learning opportunity for my daughter: if you want something, don't count on dad."

09-30-2015, 06:04 AM	#50
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	Damn I keep missing this show when it airs

09-30-2015, 10:06 PM	#52
MattQuack Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:New York 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:856 DVD collection:628 Trading Score:30	Kermit to Josh Groban: "Out of my way dork." The way he said that had me laughing out loud!

10-01-2015, 02:03 AM	#53
Black Sabbath Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2011 Home Theater Gallery:13 Trading Score:146	Finally got around to watching the first episode. I really enjoyed it. Pretty much what I expected and wanted. I grew up with the Muppets and even watched the Muppet Babies, and I like the new "adult" spin on them with this show. Its very self aware, and honestly, I think it is original. For a group that used to be aimed towards mainly kids, this is definitely a different take. I loved the reboot movie a lot and liked the second one a good bit, so this show is kind of like the icing on the cake, especially with the adult-aimed spin. And honestly, to those that are skeptical, I'd give it a few episodes because maybe it'll just take a few to find its... bearings (wocka wocka).

10-13-2015, 11:54 PM	#54
MD-Blu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:KY 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:194 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:57	Tonight's new ep looks really funny from the previews. The Chef is funny.

12-02-2015, 10:50 PM	#56
whotony Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:21 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:48	I think much of this show is cgi, specifically when the muppets are on screen. They move too oddly and there is a slight image jitter when they move around. Something with the way their arms move to well and facial expressions.

03-03-2016, 11:24 PM	#57
MD-Blu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:KY 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:194 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:57	I hope ABC renews The Muppets for S2.

03-04-2016, 08:38 PM	#59
robgmun Banned Member since:Nov 2007	I'm still enjoying it but it's a shame they couldn't keep up with the more adult jokes from the first few episodes.

03-13-2016, 06:15 AM	#60
Freezeup Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Toronto Trading Score:1	I don't understand some of the negatives towards this show. Personally, I think the new Muppet show is fantastic!

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