Miss Piggy's weight



A running gag throughout the duration of Miss Piggy's existence regards her weight. It is often employed through others cracking jokes at her expense, her weight having improbable impacts on her situation and attributing her weight to her consuming large doses of unhealthy foods. These instances are typically met with a dose of physical punishment to those around calling attention to it.

The Muppet Show

 * In the panel discussion of "Does travel broaden the mind?" in episode 115, Mildred Huxtetter quips that Piggy, despite having never traveled far, is the broadest of all the panel members. She later remarks that Piggy's size threatens to knock her off the panel, to which Piggy threatens to knock her out of the theater.


 * Piggy's weight was the focal point of episode 222, where Kermit informs Scooter that Piggy's upcoming ballet number will be cut due to her being unable to fit her outfit. She spends the episode trying to lose weight, struggling to starve herself and exercise. Her efforts prove fruitless, as she winds up busting the scale by setting on it.


 * Episode 301 sees Piggy ordering an appearance-keeping, healthy meal from the Canteen; Gladys refers to her order as the "Fatso Special." Piggy reacts negatively, especially when the much more petite Annie Sue orders some junk food.


 * An edition of "Pigs in Space" in episode 420 shows the Swinetrek severely balanced to one side. Link Hogthrob and Dr. Julius Strangepork soon find that the ship shifts to whatever side First Mate Piggy happens to be on. Piggy insists it's merely a coincidence.

Muppets Tonight

 * Spamela Hamderson mistakes Piggy for a baby whale in the "Bay of Pigswatch" sketch in episode 101.


 * Martin Short gains several pounds after consuming jar after jar of Mama Fiama's pasta cause in episode 110. As Piggy joins him for the closing number ("Steppin' Out with My Baby"), Nigel comments that his enormous weight makes Piggy look thin by comparison. "Come off it, he's not that big," replies Rizzo.


 * In the "Pigs in Space: Deep Dish Nine" sketch in episode 206, Piggy's weight causes her to be the sole member of the Swinetrek to not be affected by a sudden loss of gravity. A similar situation occurs in a "Pigs in Space" web video, "The Gravity of the Situation."


 * Mimicking Courtney Cox's role in Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" music video in episode 211, Piggy attempts to join Kermit onstage, but he is unable to move her. Further attempts made by the crew using ropes and even a crane proof unsuccessful as well.

The Muppets

 * During the morning meeting in "Pig Girls Don't Cry," Kermit discusses a failed production piece involving Piggy flying on a cable, which was unable to support her weight. Bobo is surprised, as the cable was one used typically for wrecking balls.

Films

 * In Muppet Treasure Island, following "Love Led Us Here," Captain Smollett saves Benjamina Gunn from a high fall and is visibly suffering trying to keep her in his grasp.

Other

 * In Muppets Party Cruise, one of Piggy's stock phrases employed during the "Long Cruise" game has her getting enraged at someone making a "whale watching" remark toward her.