Idea bulbs

A cartoon gag where a light bulb appears over a character's head, illustrating their sudden burst of inspiration. Occasionally, a physical light source is used instead.

ElmoSesame Street Episode 3429

Fozzie BearMuppets Most Wanted

Pancho ContrerasMonstrous en Red

PrimateJim Henson's Muppets Annual 1980

Rowlf the DogThe Jimmy Dean Show
(March 19, 1964)

Telly MonsterSesame Street Stays Up Late

Telly MonsterSesame Street Episode 4165

External links

• TV Tropes: Idea Bulb