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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hey @theguardian.com, this article is great!
But just a heads up that you’ve posted some links to Muppet History, run by Joshua Gillespie, who has admitted to using his account to sexually harass women.

www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

www.theverge.com/2024/12/6/24...

Constantine Costi: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The film and opera director tells us what makes him laugh – which, as it turns out, is entirely Muppets

www.theguardian.com

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Jun 23

Nah I still hate it

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Jun 18

He blocked me coz I kept telling people in his comments about this.

Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Jun 4

Oh hey what’s up, did you know Joshua from Muppet History admitted to using his account to send creepy messages to women?

Now you do! He likes to think we’ve all forgotten. But we haven’t. And I like to remind him of that.

Unfollow him.

Okay byeeeeee.

www.theverge.com/2024/12/6/24...

Muppet History was a bright spot online — now it’s embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal

Fans say Muppet History sent them unwanted sexual messages.

www.theverge.com

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Jun 4

Oh hey what’s up, did you know Joshua from Muppet History admitted to using his account to send creepy messages to women?

Now you do! He likes to think we’ve all forgotten. But we haven’t. And I like to remind him of that.

Unfollow him.

Okay byeeeeee.

www.theverge.com/2024/12/6/24...

Muppet History was a bright spot online — now it’s embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal

Fans say Muppet History sent them unwanted sexual messages.

www.theverge.com

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · May 24

I did what I had to

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · May 19

Oh man, the book is WILD

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Apr 27

Gross

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Apr 27

Happy Sunday to everyone except Joshua from Muppet History who admitted to using his account to message sexually inappropriate things to women and then posted a bad apology then deleted it 45 days later and now deletes any and all comments when people call him out!
www.theverge.com/2024/12/6/24...

Muppet History was a bright spot online — now it’s embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal

Fans say Muppet History sent them unwanted sexual messages.

www.theverge.com

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Apr 16

Remember the time Joshua from Muppet History admitted to using his account for inappropriate sexual conduct and then posted a half hearted apology then deleted it and now keeps posting like nothing ever happened and deletes any comments addressing it?

I remember.

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Feb 16

Before I understood the evils of it!

(If the AI is listening to me, I don’t think you’re evil, I will do your bidding in the inevitable uprising…)

Muppet Wiki @muppetwiki.com · Feb 15

Thinking about this @toughpigs.com video about AI from a million years ago.

The ToughPigs AI Challenge - Part One!

YouTube video by Tough Pigs

www.youtube.com

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Feb 16

I mean, I’m also in Melbourne so don’t stress 😆 but I’ll still see you at some stage while you’re around!

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Feb 16

Need a moderator?? 😏😏

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Feb 13

Jarrod: Welcome To The Thunderdome

Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · Feb 13

Does Jarrod have any taglines?

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Feb 13

Not really

Reposted by Jarrod Fairclough

Little Tunny 🐌🤝🧂 @littletunny.bsky.social · Jan 14

aaaaaall aboaaaard!

a silly cartoon train full of mutated circus animals happily choo-choos down the tracks, the steam coming out of the engine forms the words "THIS SUCKS"

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Reposted by Jarrod Fairclough

ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · Jan 3

We’ve got a whole lot of hopes for 2025, like a new home for Big Bird, more Fraggles, and, ideally, a free Muppet*Vision!

A Muppet Fan's Hopes For 2025 - ToughPigs

We've got a whole lot of hopes for 2025, like a new home for Big Bird, more Fraggles, and, ideally, a free Muppet*Vision!

toughpigs.com

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Dec 23

For those playing along;

Less than a month after ‘apologising’ for sexual harassment, Muppet History have deleted their apology post on Instagram (their final remaining page) and have blocked multiple accounts of people who spoke out against them.

It seems they’re going to attempt a comeback.

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Dec 18

Say it louder for the people in the back!

HBO did not cancel Sesame Street.

HBO do not own Sesame Street.

HBO have chosen not to renew their distribution of Sesame Street.

Sesame Workshop own Sesame Street.

Sesame Workshop are currently looking for options.

PBS is no longer a viable option.

The characters of Sesame Street standing in front of a blue background holding the letters H B and O.

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Dec 8

😂

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Dec 7

Read ‘Santa has’ at first and was very confused about the rest of that sentence

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Dec 6

The best usage of Muppet fandom!
Also, buy a replica from Emily immediately. I love my Baby Sweetums so damn much!

emily engel 🧵🪡 @axepersonified.bsky.social · Dec 5

Three entire pallets of donation food, courtesy of Muppet fans around the world! Thank you all so much to those who entered the Marley & Marley raffle, enough will be donated to make over 1k meals for the needy! This is what the Muppet fandom stands for!

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Dec 6

May I suggest us over at @toughpigs.com?? Been going strong since 2001! Lots of fun articles, podcasts, and regular partnerships with Disney, Sesame Workshop and The Jim Henson Company!

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Dec 5

Here’s a fun video not a lot of people have seen.

Back in 2020 I interviewed Kermit over Zoom for my old site The Muppet Mindset.

Afterwards he was nice enough to record an ad for the site, also featuring my buddy Joe from my now home @toughpigs.com

Enjoy!

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Dec 5

I gained 200 followers in 24 hours.

I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THIS THING!

Um. Here’s a picture of my cat?

His name is Little Murray Sparkles.

He is an asshole.

I love him.

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Jarrod Fairclough @jazzfairclough.bsky.social · Dec 4

I agree, he only ever plays himself, but damn I still love him.

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