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Beaker as Nike's "Jumpman" on Muppet Babies.
"Hike" ad from the 1996 parody calendar.
Nike is a North-American sports apparel manufacturer, founded in 1964. The brand is recognized by their iconic "Swoosh" logo, while their Air Jordan brand was created for former NBA player Michael Jordan in 1984, and is recognized by their "Jumpman" logo. Nike has released two Muppet shoe homages.
References[]
- The 1996 calendar Kermit the Frog's 1996 Advertising Parodies! features Kermit and gang as Nike ("Hike") models for the month of May.
- In the 2020 Muppet Babies episode "Gonzo's Coop Dreams," Gonzo wears a pair of hi-tech sneakers, the "can't lose shoes," invented by Bunsen and Beaker. They feature a Nike parody of Michael Jordan's "Jumpman" logo, in the form of Beaker (holding a beaker, instead of a basketball).
Mentions[]
- Following Super Bowl LIX in February 2025, Nike released an ad celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles win with a montage of the team set to Kermit the Frog (Jim Henson) singing "Bein' Green." (Instagram)