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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · Jun 25

Sometimes I don’t understand how Jim Henson ever sold his absolutely wild ideas to colleagues and gatekeepers alike, but then I look at a picture of him and am like “yes, I also would have done whatever he told me to do.”

Young Jim Henson looking like a very hot cult leader.

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Becca Petunia 🏳️‍⚧️ @tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social · Jun 13

SUPPORT LGBTQ+ CHARITIES AND WIN FABULOUS MUPPET THEMED PRIZES.

It's that simple. This image explains how, and you can learn more at toughPigs.com/pride-2025

An image with many Muppet prizes. The text reads: Want to support
LGBTQ+ causes &
win fabulous prizes
like these?
Donate to one (or more!)
of these charities:
Advocates for Trans Equality
- True Colors United
- The Trevor Project
Email proof of donation
to toughpigspride@gmail.com.
Every $10 you donate gets you
one contest ticket!
For more info, go to
toughpigs.com/pride-2025

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Jun 20

I made a Penguin!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · Jun 17

The ToughPigs Pride Month fundraiser is past the halfway point - you still have time to donate to some great causes and win Muppety prizes!

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Jun 20

This is the only time I’ve ever been suddenly video called and enjoyed it!

KOMakesThings @komakesthings.bsky.social · Jun 9

Well I've officially hit "Internet-grandma" status, I accidentally started a video call with @starmansart.bsky.social and couldn't figure out how to turn it off. Richard had to play the part of kind grandson politely humouring his confused Grandma (AKA he showed me some puppets he was working on)

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Mar 3

Thanks so much!!

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Feb 10

Hey Bluesky- help me name a big blue and pink monster!

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Matt Baume 🏳️‍🌈 @mattbaume.bsky.social · Feb 8

In honor of James Dean's birthday today, please enjoy this photo of him at the age of 17 playing Frankenstein in a play called "Goon With the Wind"

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Jun 12

Ernie and Bert 🧡💛

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Adam Grosswirth @adam807.bsky.social · Jan 31

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Jan 31

brutal

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Muppet Pictures @muppetpictures.bsky.social · Jan 26

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Jan 23

Yaaaaay!!!

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Matthew Gaydos @matthewgaydos.bsky.social · Jan 23

A new friend got added to the bookshelf, thanks to @starmansart.bsky.social

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jan 21

Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"

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Ragmop & Goose @ragmopandgoose.bsky.social · Jan 16

youtu.be/7xyUArvSdpw?...

10 Minute Anxiety Meditation with Pinky 🌸 | Ragmop & Goose | Mindful Meditation

YouTube video by Ragmop and Goose

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Dec 23

Incredible

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Becca Petunia 🏳️‍⚧️ @tallgirlpetunia.bsky.social · Dec 17

Photo puppets of the characters from Jim Henson's Scary Scary Monsters, a short lived toy and merch line.

Tag yourself, I'm the little blue guy.

Photo uncovered by @muppetdude.bsky.social !

A photo of seven monster puppets of different colors.

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Henson Creature OTD @hensoncreatureotd.bsky.social · Dec 17

Today’s Henson Creature OTD is Jen from The Dark Crystal (1982), performed by Jim Henson. Happy Dark Crystal Day!

Jen from The Dark Crystal. He is a humanoid elf creature with tan skin, blue eyes, and dark hair that has blue streaks in it. He wears layered beige clothes and holds the crystal shard in his hand. He is looking wistfully off camera with a slight smile.

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Dec 8

Timothy Chalamet on the Muppet Show

Sweetums sits with Timothy Chalamet and Kermit the Frog. Sweetums says, “Kill Twink With Rock!” and Kermit says “Sweetums, No!”. Timothy Chalamet sits and does nothing because he’s coin operated.

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Henson Creature OTD @hensoncreatureotd.bsky.social · Dec 6

Bluesky’s very first Henson Creature OTD (!!!) is Fizzgig from The Dark Crystal, performed by Dave Goelz.

A still from The Dark Crystal. Fizzgig, a round and fuzzy brown creature with piercing yellow eyes, sits on a rock.

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Henson Creature OTD @hensoncreatureotd.bsky.social · Dec 7

Today’s Henson Creature OTD is The Thought Lion from The Storyteller, performed by David Greenaway, Robert Tygner, and Mak Wilson.

A still from The Jim Henson Hour. Jim Henson, in a grey sweater and smiling, sits with a white lion with green eyes against a geometric CGI background.

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Henson Creature OTD @hensoncreatureotd.bsky.social · Dec 6

📍 Welcome to Henson Creature OTD! I post a Henson Creature every day at 3pm EST, and on Fridays I post the Non-Henson Creature Feature to give cool puppets and animatronics from non-Henson productions their spotlight :)

FAQ below ⬇️

A still from The Dark Crystal. Jen, Kira, and Fizzgig sit in a boat sailing through a marsh. Jen is playing his flute while Kira is rowing the boat.

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Dec 6

Thanks for the clarification

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Richard “Freak-Out” Gomez @starmansart.bsky.social · Dec 5

Incredible work, Dan!!

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