Dr. Teeth by Dan Pinto
The New York Geeks played the music and lit the lights for this episode – all about the Muppets! Join us as we discuss the history and the future of all things Hensonian, as well as address the backlash from our previous comments on The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Wocka wocka!
Also featured is Stephen Neary with our new contest, “Would You Rather…”, which posits a bizarre question. The best response wins a prize, so listen for the contest and e-mail your answer to thegeeks@nygeekcast.com!
Show Notes:
- Is V Anti-Obama?
- Break Song: Mahna Mahna from Sesame Street
- Captain Vegetable
- Orange Oscar the Grouch
- Is Cookie Monster now the Veggie Monster?
- “Healthy Food” Music Video
- SNL Muppets
- Jim Henson Hour Pitch Tape
- Wilkins Coffee commercials
- “Visual Thinking” from Sam and Friends
- La Choy Dragon spot
- Sid the Science Kid
- Waldo
- The Greatest Muppet Movie Of All Time
- The Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever Made
- New Muppet Videos
- Seinfeld Babies
Oooo! Ooo!
I finally found footage of SNL muppets!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb68zu_dTmU
You all seem to have such strong opinions either for or against Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. I saw them recently, but they didn’t leave much of an impression. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!! Should I be feigning nostalgia for something I don’t really care about. Do I need have exaggeratedly pro or con opinion regarding niche movies to establish territory in the sacred subculture you call geekdom? Why can’t we just be lukewarm about this stuff?
Originally we didn’t have strong opinions about either movie, Dave and I simply stated that we thought both movies were overrated and were actually bad.
It’s EVERYONE else who reacted strongly to said opinion.
I felt lukewarm about both movies until I was asked and then people didn’t agree with my reaction.
I don’t think we have strong reactions to everything, but then again, if we were lukewarm about most things…why have a podcast?
I think it’s the natural geek inclination to strongly defend your opinions. As giant nerds, we’re all very protective of what we love, and the feedback that we got from listeners when Nelson and I said what we said about these two films exemplifies that.
I think it’s fine to have lukewarm feelings about certain properties or works — for example, I don’t really care for LOTR — but I think it’s really exciting when people have strong, well-founded opinions on the things they love, and they make those opinions known. Just don’t expect us to back down if we feel differently.
Obviously, Nelson and other David, I am both bad at listening and being a heckler. I still love your show and will have something better to say next time!!!