Frank! Oz!
Anyone who knows me knows I just love The Muppets. I have many great childhood memories watching the Muppet Show. I loved Fozzie Bear’s poorly timed jokes and Miss Piggy’s temper tantrums. I loved the true love evidenced between Gonzo and Camilla the Chicken.
So imagine my surprise when a coworker said casually, “Yeh, Yoda came through the to go before.” I began to stammer more and was almost screeching in joy.
Me- Frank Oz came by? Why didn’t you tell me he was here?!
Him- You weren’t here. He’s this tall, skinny, white guy. ‘Bout 6’5″.
Me- Frank! Oz! Do you know who he is?!!
Him- He was Yoda.
Me- Not just Yoda! He was the voice of Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy…(Noticed his blank stare), haven’t you heard of The Muppets?
Him- Who?
My eyes got really wide and I was about to launch into a Muppet historical monologue. He was thankfully rescued by the manager asking him to focus on his work.
Frank Oz came by. Don’t know exactly when. Perhaps it was best I didn’t know. Poor guy would’ve been scared to death. My joy can get a little intense.
