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'''Tough Pigs''' is a Muppet fan website created on August 13, [[2001]]. Subtitled "Muppet Fans Who Grew Up," the site is a collection of essays, reviews and news blurbs written in a tongue-in-cheek style. |
'''Tough Pigs''' is a Muppet fan website created on August 13, [[2001]]. Subtitled "Muppet Fans Who Grew Up," the site is a collection of essays, reviews and news blurbs written in a tongue-in-cheek style. |
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The site was created by [[User:Toughpigs|Danny Horn]], who published [[MuppetZine]] for five years in the mid-90s and is now one of Muppet Wiki's chief administrators. |
The site was created by [[User:Toughpigs|Danny Horn]], who published [[MuppetZine]] for five years in the mid-90s and is now one of Muppet Wiki's chief administrators. |
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The website returned in January 2007, reformatted as a blog, written by [[Joe Hennes]] and [[User:PrawnRR|Ryan Roe]]. |
The website returned in January 2007, reformatted as a blog, written by [[Joe Hennes]] and [[User:PrawnRR|Ryan Roe]]. |
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| − | In 2010, the site partnered with [[The MuppetCast]] to create [[The Muppet Madness Tournament]]. In 2011, the site partnered with The MuppetCast and [[The Muppet Mindset]] to launch the short-lived [[MuppetFans.com]]. |
+ | In 2010, the site partnered with [[The MuppetCast]] to create [[The Muppet Madness Tournament]]. In 2011, the site partnered with The MuppetCast and [[The Muppet Mindset]] to launch the short-lived [[MuppetFans.com]]. On March 17, 2021, the site merged with The Muppet Mindset. |
| − | [[Walter]] is among the site's readers |
+ | [[Walter]] is among the site's readers,<ref>Ryan Roe, "[http://www.toughpigs.com/walter-the-muppet-reads-tough-pigs/ Walter the Muppet Reads Tough Pigs]", ''ToughPigs.com'', December 7, 2011.</ref> as is [[Kermit the Frog]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/MuppetMindset/status/1312008525535567876 @MuppetMindset on Twitter], October 2, 2020.</ref> |
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+ | Toughpigs.com-new.png|December 2009 |
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| + | FrogKissin.jpg|'''[https://www.toughpigs.com/tag/frog-kissin/ Frog Kissin']'''<br><small>Hosted by Julia Gaskill and Lara Frazier</small><br>(2014-2016) |
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| + | Movin Right Along podcast.png|'''[https://www.toughpigs.com/tag/movin-right-along/ Movin’ Right Along]'''<br><small>Hosted by Ryan Roe and Anthony Strand</small><br>(2017-present) |
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| + | 15 Seconds to Curtain.jpg|'''[https://www.toughpigs.com/tag/15-seconds-to-curtain/ 15 Seconds to Curtain]'''<br><small>Hosted by Joe Hennes</small><br>(2020) |
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| + | TP Cabin Fever.jpg|'''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjkn-rIq7nCJY_Yk3Zkc5DGygDho-f5Ok Cabin Fever]'''<br><small>Hosted by Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe</small><br>(2020) |
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| + | Muppets Sitcom Podcast.png|'''[https://www.toughpigs.com/tag/muppets-sitcom-podcast/ The Muppets: The Sitcom: The Podcast]'''<br><small>Hosted by Ryan Roe and Joe Hennes</small><br>(2020-2021) |
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| + | To Introduce Our Guest Star podcast.jpg|'''[https://www.toughpigs.com/tag/to-introduce-our-guest-star/ To Introduce Our Guest Star]'''<br><small>Hosted by Jarrod Fairclough and Joe Hennes</small><br>(2021) |
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| + | TPat20.jpg|'''[https://www.toughpigs.com/tag/toughpigs-at-20/ Tough Pigs at 20]'''<br><small>Hosted by Joe Hennes</small><br>(2021) |
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| + | Hubba-Wha Podcast.png|'''[https://toughpigs.com/hubba-wha Hubba-Wha?!<br>A Muppet Game Show]'''<br><small>Hosted by Evan Goldaper</small><br>(2021-2022) |
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| + | Fraggle Talk Podcast.jpg|'''[https://toughpigs.com/tag/fraggle-talk/ Fraggle Talk: The Unofficial Fraggle Rock Podcast]'''<br><small>Hosted by Joe Hennes</small><br>(2022) |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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* June 2, 2011 - Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe interview [[Rosita]] and [[Abby Cadabby]]. {{youtube|ot4mVTR5e7k&t}} |
* June 2, 2011 - Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe interview [[Rosita]] and [[Abby Cadabby]]. {{youtube|ot4mVTR5e7k&t}} |
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* February 18, 2020 - Joe Hennes and Gonger make a PB&J sandwich. {{youtube|SqLcWuXWo5M&t}} |
* February 18, 2020 - Joe Hennes and Gonger make a PB&J sandwich. {{youtube|SqLcWuXWo5M&t}} |
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| + | * July 24, 2020 - Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe interview [[Gonzo]] and [[Pepe the King Prawn]] about ''[[Muppets Now]]''. [http://www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs-talks-gonzo-pepe/] |
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| + | * October 5, 2021 - Joe Hennes interviews Miss Piggy about ''[[Muppets Haunted Mansion]]''. [https://toughpigs.com/haunted-piggy/] |
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| + | * October 7, 2021 - Jarrod Fairclough interviews Pepe and Gonzo about ''Muppets Haunted Mansion''. [https://toughpigs.com/muppets-haunted-mansion-gonzo-and-pepe/] |
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| + | * December 18, 2021 - Kermit the Frog appears in a special Christmas video message for Tough Pigs' social media outlets. [https://www.facebook.com/toughpigs/videos/2292148494260616/] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*The 2019 book ''[[The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Illustrated Holiday Classic]]'' depicts [[Charles Dickens (character)|Charles Dickens]] reading a book titled "Tough Pigs." Its back cover bears the image and initials of site owner [[Joe Hennes]]. |
*The 2019 book ''[[The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Illustrated Holiday Classic]]'' depicts [[Charles Dickens (character)|Charles Dickens]] reading a book titled "Tough Pigs." Its back cover bears the image and initials of site owner [[Joe Hennes]]. |
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| + | *On August 13, 2021, the official @TheMuppets [[Twitter]] account acknowledged the fansite in [https://twitter.com/TheMuppets/status/1426292909175939076 a tweet celebrating its 20th anniversary]. |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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* [http://forums.delphiforums.com/toughpigs/start Tough Pigs Forum] |
* [http://forums.delphiforums.com/toughpigs/start Tough Pigs Forum] |
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* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/ToughPigscom/25750617540 Tough Pigs on Facebook] |
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/ToughPigscom/25750617540 Tough Pigs on Facebook] |
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Revision as of 16:15, 22 April 2022
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| URL | toughpigs.com |
| Active | August 13, 2001 - present |
| Type | unofficial fansite |
| Creator | Danny Horn |
Tough Pigs is a Muppet fan website created on August 13, 2001. Subtitled "Muppet Fans Who Grew Up," the site is a collection of essays, reviews and news blurbs written in a tongue-in-cheek style.
The site was created by Danny Horn, who published MuppetZine for five years in the mid-90s and is now one of Muppet Wiki's chief administrators.
From 2001 through 2005, Horn wrote articles and reviews for the site. In late 2005, Horn co-founded Muppet Wiki, and took a hiatus from Tough Pigs.
The website returned in January 2007, reformatted as a blog, written by Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe.
In 2010, the site partnered with The MuppetCast to create The Muppet Madness Tournament. In 2011, the site partnered with The MuppetCast and The Muppet Mindset to launch the short-lived MuppetFans.com. On March 17, 2021, the site merged with The Muppet Mindset.
Walter is among the site's readers,[1] as is Kermit the Frog.[2]
September 2001
December 2009
August 2021
Podcasts
Appearances
- June 2, 2011 - Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe interview Rosita and Abby Cadabby. (YouTube)
- March 14, 2014 — Joe Hennes interviewed Constantine at the Muppets Most Wanted press junket. [1]
- March 21, 2014 — Joe Hennes and Ryan Dosier of The Muppet Mindset interview the cast of Muppets Most Wanted from the red carpet of the world premiere. [2]
- April 1, 2014 — Constantine (Matt Vogel) provided an audio message for the site's annual April Fools Day prank. [3]
- February 18, 2015 — The site produces "The Snuffy Awards" with a YouTube awards ceremony featuring video appearances by Tyler Bunch, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Annie Colbert, FrogFan76, Eric Jacobson, Brian Jay Jones, Peter Linz, Joey Mazzarino, Martin P. Robinson, John Tartaglia, Kirk Thatcher, Matt Vogel, and Constantine. [4]
- September 19, 2016 — The site produces "The Fozzie Awards" with appearances by Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Paul Williams, Peter Linz, Eric Jacobson, Julianne Buescher, Matt Vogel, Tyler Bunch, Kathryn Mullen, Katie Cook, Kirk Thatcher, Noel MacNeal, Danny Horn, The Muppet Mindset, FrogFan76, Mike Quinn, John Tartaglia, and Leslie Carrara-Rudolph. [5]
- November 15, 2017 - Joe Hennes interviews Gonger about the "Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck" segments. (YouTube)
- February 18, 2020 - Joe Hennes and Gonger make a PB&J sandwich. (YouTube)
- July 24, 2020 - Joe Hennes and Ryan Roe interview Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn about Muppets Now. [6]
- October 5, 2021 - Joe Hennes interviews Miss Piggy about Muppets Haunted Mansion. [7]
- October 7, 2021 - Jarrod Fairclough interviews Pepe and Gonzo about Muppets Haunted Mansion. [8]
- December 18, 2021 - Kermit the Frog appears in a special Christmas video message for Tough Pigs' social media outlets. [9]
References
- The 2019 book The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Illustrated Holiday Classic depicts Charles Dickens reading a book titled "Tough Pigs." Its back cover bears the image and initials of site owner Joe Hennes.
- On August 13, 2021, the official @TheMuppets Twitter account acknowledged the fansite in a tweet celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Sources
- ↑ Ryan Roe, "Walter the Muppet Reads Tough Pigs", ToughPigs.com, December 7, 2011.
- ↑ @MuppetMindset on Twitter, October 2, 2020.