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Muppet Google Doodle Honors the Birthday of Jim Henson

September 24th is the Birth date of the late Jim Henson, best known for creating and voicing many of the beloved Muppet characters. Today, Google remembers what would have been Jim’s 75th Birthday with a very cool (and interactive) Home Page Doodle, seen above (Hint: click on the colorful “hand” buttons, from left to right, under each Muppet icon for a fun surprise). The Google Blog also has a very endearing remembrance of Jim written by his son Brian, which you can read at This Link. Happy Birthday, Jim!

Ken Keirns’ Monkey in the Middle at My Plastic Heart

My Plastic Heart Vinyl Toy Boutique and Art Gallery is currently hosting a small but fun exhibit by artist Ken Keirns, featuring a selection of oil paintings as well as sculptures, toys and mixed media pieces, many of which feature monkeys or other pop culture icons/references. Keirns’ work mixes pop art with classic portraiture infused with a serious side of humor. Here are a few pieces you’ll see in the show:
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Sesame Street Spoofs the "Old Spice" Commercial

Anything is possible when you smell like a monster and know the word “on.”

Hilarious Video of the Day: Elmo and Ricky Gervais Blather On About God Knows What

I have no idea what this video is about, but I just love it because Ricky Gervais is awesome, and everything Elmo the Muppet says is hilarious because, well, because he’s a puppet that talks like a mental patient. Hilarious.

Cookie Monster Cupcake!


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I totally want to eat this cupcake right now.