Joe the Legal Weasel

Joe the Legal Weasel first appeared in early publicity for the upcoming Disney+ series Muppets Now. The first press release of the series, released to the public on August 23, 2019, was a signed letter from Kermit the Frog with edits made by Joe; including certain sections redacted in black marker, and a stamp saying "Restricted until I say so."

Joe made his first appearance as a physical Muppet in a teaser video for the series that was screened during the Disney+ panel at the D23 Expo the next day. Joe listens intently as Kermit announces the new series and constantly stops him from divulging specific details about the show. Joe is shown to speak in a low monotone voice and laughs uproariously at his own jokes.

Joe also appears in 2019 "Talk Like a Pirate Day" video published to The Muppets social media accounts. Kermit, Gonzo, Pepe the King Prawn, and Fozzie Bear celebrate the holiday until Joe pops in, declaring "I infringe on copyright." When Kermit comments that he doesn't sound very pirate-y, Joe replies "Copyright infringement is today's most common type of piracy." His obnoxious laughter drives the others away.

Joe is recycled from one of the Prairie Dogs seen on The Muppet Show and other productions.

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