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Not only did he take over the roles of Kermit and Ernie when Jim Henson passed away in 1990, he also performed Rizzo the rat, Bean Bunny, Beaker, Link Hogthrob, and Statler, among several others. A reason has not been given, although it seems clear that he is not retiring from show business. I wish him well, whatever he does.
ArniePyeInTheSky
Light the lamp! Not the rat! LIGHT THE LAMP! NOT THE RAT!!
Munchman347
Maybe Steve stopped using lube and Kermit wasn't gonna take it anymore...
Someoneisinmyhead
Off to do gay puppet porn. Guppets, cum guzzling Guppets. That would be fucked up. Funny, but fucked up.
kzagon
I'm happy I had a pre-Disney Kermit in my life
exittoshell
Kermit insisted on getting a different puppeteer, probably. Creative differences.
hobbitbandit
Beaker was funny, crazy, ahead of his time. I would back him in what ever he does I know it will be funny.
seanvt
If I did a job for 40 years, I don't care how awesome it is, I need a change.
rockgolf
I heard he had a frog in his throat.
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therealeeyore
Arm wrestler maybe???
HibiscuitsTea
My favorite Muppeteer!!! Sad to see him go, I LOVE his characters. He also did Wembly Fraggle!!!
Davedavedavedavedave
I'd guess soccer, or something foot related.
Rickredful
SpecialEdForces
I grew up on the Muppets. Just like my Dad did before me, 'A muppet Christmas Carol' is my favorite movie.
ComoSeIguana
Rizzo was one of my favorites. Later I learned he was named after Dustin Hoffmans character from Midnight Cowboy
BigChunkyBubbles
A truly skilled performer. He will be missed.
MayMyEnemiesLiveLong
plot twist: He's going to join the Avenue Q touring company.
PersonaAuGratin
Link Hogthrob is my porno name.
CeruleanK
Hopefully he asked himself what Jim would be doing at this point, and he's going to do something new and creative with his expertise.
CeruleanK
Because let's face it, the Muppets are now a zombie property making 10-second videos that just go "Look, it's this character, remember?"
terryr
He touched them in their privates.
kermie92
@bowmore kermie :(
proracing53
theboned1
The Muppets is still on?
BanThisIfYouDare
... but that's none of my business.
Jeweyboy
Perhaps he's pursuing a career as a professional fister?
NuiNiuhiNui
Perhaps he was discovered to be a neo-nazi, and corporate wants to avoid any embarrassment.
Tassyr
Okay, the fact that they're not giving a reason makes me curious.
EasilyButthurtCitizen
40 years of that job and you might be done too.
diphenhydraminehcl50mg
he was caught fucking the puppets
PinkPrincess007
Jameszombob
*Fisting
graehall
Man 40 years with that puppet, way to Kermit to the job
Snitchesgetstitchesbitches
This won't get the upvotes it deserves, but you have mine
teknojo
Muppet, but +1
rovertbiggs
All muppets are puppets, but all puppets are not muppets.
teknojo
Hmm... touché...
rabbihimself
Actually almost 30 years with the frog, but still, good joke. Have an upvote.
TheBufferkiller
If he's been doing this for nearly 40 years, I'd say he's probably fucking exhausted.
Veggisaurus
That arm must be larger than the others.
Sadpandathesad
I wonder if he's ever jerked himself with a Muppet....
Andalite
I've been at my job for a literal tenth of that time and I want to
TheBufferkiller
Same. I just hit 5 years last month and I'm ready for a change.
covertpetersen
I just quit my job last Friday! Fuck that felt good. On to better things!
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Smayds
His right arm must be killing him.
Shaftmaster
Yeah mine too... but not from Muppets.
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