Comments on: An Alien and a Rat vs. Two Monsters. Sounds right.

An Alien and a Rat vs. Two Monsters. Sounds right.

oneswellfoop — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:28:26 -0800

In 2008, the Muppetheads behind the Tough Pigs staged their own muppety election, in which Ernie (and running mate Bert) won the Presidency over a Fraggle ticket of Gobo & Red. Now they're doing it again, but with Ernie not going for a second term and inevitable favorite Kermit not running either, the 2012 Muppet Election is between a Sesame Street ticket of Grover/Cookie Monster and a Muppet Show ticket of Gonzo/Rizzo. And yes, there is negative campaigning on both sides.

Yes, it was inevitable Gonzo would have a "Birthers" problem, and there are other parallels with current candidates, but this is NOT just another Election-based satire. THESE ARE MUPPETS (and as such, are better qualified than ALL the other candidates at all levels of Government, right?) Sit back and enjoy.

By: JARED!!!

JARED!!! — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:39:51 -0800

Gonzo has a lot of heart and he sure dreams big. His links to many chickens may cause some difficulties though. But I predict Camilla will stand by her... well whatever Gonzo is. He's a little like a turkey.

By: drezdn

drezdn — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:45:32 -0800

Wouldn't be the first time a muppet ran the country (see also, Wilson, Woodrow).

By: Blazecock Pileon

Blazecock Pileon — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:50:30 -0800

Statler/Waldorf 2016: Yes, We're Still Alive And Laughing At You

By: Holy Zarquon's Singing Fish

Holy Zarquon's Singing Fish — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:57:08 -0800

I would vote Statler/Waldorf for the actual presidency of the United States in a heartbeat.

By: jb

jb — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:57:53 -0800

Don't make me choose. This is too hard. If I had to choose, I want to vote Grover/Gonzo -- or Gonzo/Grover. Rizzo is too cynical and it's way too easy to bribe Cookie Monster. Gonzo, though, clearly has no fear of anything, and Grover has demonstrated his incredible dedication to service.

By: azpenguin

azpenguin — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:05:28 -0800

I'm voting Gonzo. We all know that Grover is a monster.

By: oddman

oddman — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:18:30 -0800

I voted Grover/Cookie. I like Gonzo a lot, and a Gonzo/Grover ticket would be my first choice, but I just don't like Rizzo. [Not Rat-ist]

By: not_on_display

not_on_display — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:20:28 -0800

GOOGLE BIG BIRD

By: tully_monster

tully_monster — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:21:26 -0800

C is for Cookie. That's good enough for me.

By: vespabelle

vespabelle — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:22:33 -0800

I want to vote for sweet loveable Grover, but his choice of running mate give me the creeps.

By: East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94

East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:24:37 -0800

I could have sworn this guy was running

By: phong3d

phong3d — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:28:53 -0800

Not quite...

By: nevercalm

nevercalm — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:29:48 -0800

What the fuck? This is even a choice? Gonzo in a heartbeat. Grover hates immigrants and cookie monster is a total homophobe.

By: oneswellfoop

oneswellfoop — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:30:30 -0800

Could be worse, Grover could've picked Elmo as his running mate - or is he underage? I'd probably support any ticket with Rowlf as Vice-President. Better than Biden. (Although I'd love to hear Rowlf call something a "big fucking deal") At least we were spared any primary campaign - can you imagine the rhetoric we would've gotten from Sam the Eagle?

By: Navelgazer

Navelgazer — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 15:39:59 -0800

I'm sorry, is there a clear place where I can go vote? (for Gonzo, obviously.)

By: East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94

East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:05:08 -0800

An Alien and a Rat vs. Two Monsters. Sounds right. Birther eh

By: mfu

mfu — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:20:51 -0800

As much as I support Grover's stances on most every topic, I'm not sure I can vote for him. I'm specifically concerned that his duties as SuperGrover will interfere with his duties as POTUS. Also, while his domestic experience is somewhat lacking, Gonzo has foreign policy locked DOWN (you can't get much more foreign than him) . Lastly, concerns about Rizzo are overblown. One, Gonzo is f'ing indestructible, so no concerns with inheritance. And honestly? Rizzo is STILL better than Cheney or Ryan.

By: BigHeartedGuy

BigHeartedGuy — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:28:20 -0800

I'd definitely vote for Statler and Waldorf, but only if they could both be president.

By: briank

briank — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:41:33 -0800

My candidate was the Swedish Chef, but he dropped out after the first debate because no one could understand his answers to the questions.

By: bonehead

bonehead — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:44:13 -0800

Cookie's the kinda monster who would totally wash his sweet Trans-Am in the Whitehouse drive (and then eat it).

By: zarq

zarq — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:03:16 -0800

The debates should be like this. Or perhaps this.

By: Apropos of Something

Apropos of Something — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:34:19 -0800

nevercalm: "cookie monster is a total homophobe." I think you misspelled homophone.

By: homunculus

homunculus — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:52:53 -0800

Whoever wins should tap Animal for Secretary of State.

By: leotrotsky

leotrotsky — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 06:03:04 -0800

How can you people be so naive? Everyone knows that Statler and Waldorf are heavily involved due to their anonymous contributions to Pro Muppet Show SuperPACs.

By: bonehead

bonehead — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:03:59 -0800

President Elmo on the phone with the Pentagon.

By: oneswellfoop

oneswellfoop — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:05:26 -0800

The results are in... it's Gonzo.