benny’s top 5 muppets
Posted by Benny Torres | January 15, 2009
And we’re back with the “Top 5,” wherein an employee asks another employee their Top 5 “blanks” and they answer for all to judge. Last time Durbin asked Dan a very specific music-related Top 5. Dan was a bit less specific with my Top 5 – but arguably better than Durbin (although admittedly it’s not too hard to top Durbin). With that little bit of truth – I present to you – my top 5 Muppets.
5) Mr. Snuffleupagus
Oh – Mr. Snuffleupagus your name is difficult to spell correctly (this IS the definitive spelling according to Wikipedia) and you are certainly difficult to see, but you’re all the more awesome for it. There’s something awesome about having a giant invisible wholly mammoth as a best friend that just strikes me as CORRECT. He’s loyal, trustworthy, and made of shaggy brown fir – I don’t think I need to say much more.
4) Cookie Monster
Cookie Monster’s amazing comedic timing and ability to turn any situation into an occasion to eat cookies gets him a nod in my list – his more than slight addictive, yet still kid-friendly personality cements him and number 4. Also – he’s blue. Scientifically proven to share “best color” responsibilities along with orange.
3) Dr. Bunsen Honeydew & Beaker
You can certainly argue that I’m cheating here by putting two Muppets in one slot. But then I can also certain argue that you deserve a punch in the throat. These Muppets are almost attached at the hip – and one of them doesn’t speak – so they count as one. They’re the scientists of the Muppet family – venturing out into the unexplored limits of blowing things up in faces. I love melons, I love science, and I love blowing things up with uncanny comedic timing – these guys manage to encapsulate all three.
2) Gonzo
A controversial choice to be sure – but I have my reasons. Gonzo is the eternal weirdo of the group, always daring to dream the craziest stuff out there. And even amid his own group of Muppet freaks – he’s considered a weirdo. There’s something to be said for a guy who manages to look strange next to a talking frog and sexually-frustrated pig. But the great thing about Gonzo is that he doesn’t care – he accepts and embraces his weirdness. Gonzo is number 2 because he probably matches my personality fairly well.
1) Mahna Mahna
Ah – yes. Number one. This one took a bit of research, but he certainly deserves to be at the top of the heap. Mahna, Mahna is an amazing song by the Muppets – and it turns out the gentleman who sings it is actually named “Mahna Mahna.” His dulcet tones have enriched my life beyond measure. Often imitated (nice try, Cake) but never duplicated. Despite (ahem) humble beginnings it simply doesn’t get better than Mahna, Mahna… the song OR the Muppet.
