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Muppet Engineer Kermit Love Is Gone...

Sad by mr_l_74	Jun 26th, 2008 10:32:27 AM
Sad lost
FIRST! by coen_fan	Jun 26th, 2008 10:32:49 AM
YEAH!!!!
When you said Kermits love i thought Frank OZ had died. by erichaislar	Jun 26th, 2008 10:32:56 AM
I almost screamed NOOOOOOOOOOO!
Shit, I'm sorry. by coen_fan	Jun 26th, 2008 10:33:09 AM
And RIP Mr. Love.
RIP Kermit Love by just pillow talk	Jun 26th, 2008 10:34:23 AM
As with just about everyone else, I grew up on their wonderful creations. My daughter now watches these from time to time. Thanks for everything you've done Mr. Love.
La Choy Dragon = Awesome by Larry of Arabia	Jun 26th, 2008 10:40:58 AM

could well be something in the water by thinboyslim.	Jun 26th, 2008 10:41:41 AM
www.boilcheck.com
Was he Kermit's namesake? by JediRob	Jun 26th, 2008 10:46:00 AM
Seemed like a really nice guy. What a nice charmed life he led. These are the guys I'm jealous of, not the movie stars.
The La Choy Dragon is horrifying by Alkeoholic77	Jun 26th, 2008 10:46:30 AM
I seriously am going to have nightmares of that things head flopping around and knocking over cans while trying to drag me back to hell with him.
Kermit Love by MRJONZ72	Jun 26th, 2008 10:50:53 AM
I absolutely love that name...no pun intended..after all these years Im a little surprised that I never heard of the guy. Rest In Peace.
The Snuggle Bear is pretty creepy too.. by tonagan	Jun 26th, 2008 10:51:33 AM
"Hi, I'm Snuggle, and I'm going to carve you like a turkey!"
That dragon is fucking nutty... by pencil-man	Jun 26th, 2008 10:51:41 AM
and for some reason I want to eat Chinese now.
Snuffy was my favorite. by Gatsbys West Egg Omlet	Jun 26th, 2008 10:51:43 AM
when Big Bird tried to count his feet, and just kept walking around and around him, counting and recounting legs. so great.
all the cool people are dying by seabiscuits	Jun 26th, 2008 10:52:03 AM
cause the world has become a cesspool of non talented yet famous shitmongers, haters and terrorists.
thanks for those memories, Mr Love. by Gatsbys West Egg Omlet	Jun 26th, 2008 10:53:27 AM
this message brought to you by the letter T.
La Choy Dragon.. by DarthScotland	Jun 26th, 2008 10:53:58 AM
that is probably the best thing I have ever seen. Makes the Smash Martians look rubbish. A Sad day.
He looked like Father Christmas, by tomdolan04	Jun 26th, 2008 10:54:04 AM
worked with insanely talented people, created timeless pieces of art and was called Kermit Love. The guy is all kinds of win. Seriously it's the guys like this behind the scenes who deserves the appraisals, and as was said by jedirob it's this type of man who makes me envious. RIP.
La Choy Dragon... by EriamJH	Jun 26th, 2008 10:56:42 AM
There must be a movie greenlighted NOW based on this creature.
What a wonderful by skimn	Jun 26th, 2008 10:57:11 AM
legacy he has left us all to love. Rest In Peace indeed Mr. Love.
HE IS NOT KERMIT'S NAMESAKE by rutgerman	Jun 26th, 2008 10:59:00 AM
Many people have said this INCLUDING Jim Henson, it's just a coincidence. But his contribution to the muppets was indelible nevertheless. His presence will be missed I'm sure.
Kermit Love? Sounds like Muppet Porn... by Sledge Hammer	Jun 26th, 2008 11:00:13 AM
...Meet The Feebles style. Still, anyone who (literally) had a hand in The Muppets is cool in my book. Rest in peace sir.
Who's going to be next? by O_Goncho	Jun 26th, 2008 11:07:56 AM
Seriously, were I a 70+ entertainment legend I'd be looking both ways at least twice before I crossed the street in 2008.
La Choy Dragon rocks! And so does that damn cute teddy bear by theycallmemrglass	Jun 26th, 2008 11:09:51 AM
When were those commercials made? early 70s? Never heard of Kermit Love but what a fucking name. RIP KL
Sad News Again by BilboRing	Jun 26th, 2008 11:09:52 AM
I hate to see the people who bring joy to children pass away. :(
La Choy Dragon by Spacekicker2001	Jun 26th, 2008 11:14:02 AM
I had never seen that. That commercial is awesome hahaha...way better than alot of the ones out now.
Wlkins by misterk360	Jun 26th, 2008 11:15:05 AM

Names No Longer Used by Jonas Grumpy	Jun 26th, 2008 11:17:20 AM
I know some first names fall out of fashion, but it's more interesting to note which ones go away once they're firmly identified with a certain character. For instance, when is the last time you met someone named "Kermit" who was born after the frog become popular? Or "Linus"? Or "Dagwood"? Or "Clark"? Or "Elmer"? Or "Felix" and/or "Oscar"? Of course, I've encountered a LOT of little boys named "Logan" since the first X-MEN movie was released. I'm certain that their dads had a lot more to do with that then their moms. (When I asked one kid if he was named after Wolverine, his mom rolled her eyes and sighed, "Yes..." Which tells me she didn't make the connection when her man suggested the name. Tee-hee!) Thanks for all of the entertainment, Mr. Love. Big, heaping piles of kudos to you.
Dropping like flys............ by ChiefRoberts	Jun 26th, 2008 11:18:01 AM
Suck me sideways! Deaths being a real cunt lately!
Witkins Coffee Comercials =Insane! by misterk360	Jun 26th, 2008 11:19:13 AM
My god, those are far the evilist, most wicked muppets I've ever seen! One even gets shot in the head!
haha that dragon wrecking everything by seabiscuits	Jun 26th, 2008 11:26:09 AM
and the mom grabbing her son for dear life. comedy gold!
Why do you need a costume designer for a radio show? by sfzapgun	Jun 26th, 2008 11:30:05 AM
Just wondering. This gentleman did great work. Thanks Mr. Love.
I mentioned that in the by emeraldboy	Jun 26th, 2008 11:30:30 AM
stan winston talk back.
La Choy Dragon gets the award by smackfu	Jun 26th, 2008 11:32:36 AM
for the most psychotic thing I've seen in a long time. I can't believe it was made in the era it was.
people used to be really talented and creative... =0( by The Marquis de Side 3	Jun 26th, 2008 11:46:51 AM
...all these people like Winston and Love, they were really committed to their craft. I highly doubt that this generation will beget anyone like them. The new generation doesn't yield as many original individuals as the previous one did...
We are losing so many greats by rogueleader66	Jun 26th, 2008 11:49:34 AM
It is making me sick, so much talent is being lost and yet those who churn garbage out of the Hollywood machine are still here WTF?????
I wasn't aware of Kermits work... by Boba Fat	Jun 26th, 2008 11:50:40 AM
but the La Choy Dragon is genius!
Fuck all first posters by Maximillian Roivas	Jun 26th, 2008 11:52:24 AM
Especially when a legend has just left us. I'm looking at u, coen_fan. Let's show some class for once
I love the fucking mob mentality of the Wilkin's commercials by Jackie Boy	Jun 26th, 2008 11:55:12 AM
"Something just seems to happen to people who don't drink Wilkin's Coffee, motherfucker!"
And now, Snuggle Bear is... by Kid Z	Jun 26th, 2008 11:58:46 AM
...CGI. (Along with Pop'n'Fresh, who, incidentally was originally drawn by Golden Age Green Lantern creator Mart Nodell). La Choy dragon??? WTF?
To answer the question of why do you need a designer for radio by emeraldboy	Jun 26th, 2008 12:04:37 PM
The answer is that before he hit radio. welles was know as landmark theater director. Mercury theatre was a bonafide theatre group. Welles Production of Richard the III has gone down in history. It was controversial and it electrified the crowd. But It showed that here was a man hwo took risks, was bold and could take text, in this case shakespeare and turn it into something modern. He transposed Richard the 111 to nazi germany and his all black version of Macbeth gave harlem the biggest crowd it ever in fact when Macbeth. Before the play none of the actors couldnt even read and had never acted before. That all changed. He bullied, cajoled, marshalled, harrased and harrangued his actor. BUt the result was a firestorm. He inspired fear and awe in his actors. and they delivered.
that dragon... by mr_macphisto	Jun 26th, 2008 12:05:59 PM
...made my fuckin' day. i've never seen an ad so deliciously insane in my life. they don't make shit like this anymore, that's for sure. and for that reason, i'll miss mr. love all the more. we need guys like him. if only for more la choy dragon mayhem.
R.I.P. by Toby___Wong	Jun 26th, 2008 12:09:29 PM
Muppets > any Disney shite.
Frank Oz operated the La Choy Dragon... by MCVamp	Jun 26th, 2008 12:40:38 PM
And he said he fucking hated it so much he never worked a full-body-suit puppet again. And I believe he DID use the word "fucking" when he described it--Mr. Oz is pretty, well, frank.
But the Dragon itself looked awesome. by MCVamp	Jun 26th, 2008 12:41:13 PM

HE WAS TOO YOUNG!!!!!! by zom-bot.com	Jun 26th, 2008 01:06:37 PM
ha ha ha. good life sir, rest well.
if we have learned anything by zom-bot.com	Jun 26th, 2008 01:07:44 PM
it's that people with grey beards die. please, go buy some Just For Men right now.
Is Kermit Love like Buddy Love? by KurtLockwood	Jun 26th, 2008 01:25:49 PM
Kermit the frog's womanizing, arrogant, evil self a la The Nutty Professor?
unfortunately, a lot of Jim's colleagues are by necgray	Jun 26th, 2008 01:44:59 PM
freaking old. I expect to see a few other Muppet/Sesame performers in the "RIP" headlines in the next few years.
by Bulvai	Jun 26th, 2008 01:52:33 PM
Sad news.
Sad news by Bulvai	Jun 26th, 2008 01:53:41 PM

Snuggle bear by Cotton McKnight	Jun 26th, 2008 02:02:51 PM
It's funny, I was inadvertently thinking about Kermit Love the other day. I saw a new "Snuggle" commercial and I was shocked at what I saw. I was always kind of fond of the little bear but mainly, I thought the animation/whatever you want to call it was outstanding. Now I see that they have replaced that with crappy CGI. It REALLY looks terrible. An era is truly ending, I'm afraid. Seriously, can this year get any worse? Gas prices going through the roof, important people in the world of the arts (no, not celebrities. If anyone should get it, it should be the talentless losers like.. I won't mention names), my ex girlfriend finding another guy, and people actually buying what Obama is selling. What's next?
phoenixmagi2, aka "dummy", "jackass", etc. by Cotton McKnight	Jun 26th, 2008 02:08:52 PM
It's particularly important when you look at the context. A LOT of very important people behind the scenes are passing on. Maybe they don't get the recognition that Stan Winston did, but they all contributed to a golden era of film and television that will continue to entertain long after we're all gone. It's out of respect that AICN and it's visitors take a break from the Shia Lebeouf updates just so they can slow down and remember all of Mr. Love's contributions.
look at that beard by Dradis Contact	Jun 26th, 2008 02:29:45 PM
that beard is hard core
It's Quick Cooked In Dragon Fire! by HEADGEEK	Jun 26th, 2008 02:42:31 PM
Fucking A! I want some of that shit right now! I've never had anything quick cooked in Dragon Fire!
i never trust a puppeteers' death by zom-bot.com	Jun 26th, 2008 03:22:01 PM
it always makes me think they died a few years ago, and were being used like a puppet, but only now the corpse puppet is so worn down they have to admit death and bury it.
oh, man... by Dollar Bird	Jun 26th, 2008 03:23:40 PM
That dragon ad was awesome. They don't make 'em like that anymore. They don't make 'em like those Snuggle commercials, either. Growing up, I never could decide if I loved the Snuggle bear or hated it. Love the puppetry, hate the voice and that asinine little giggle. Now, if only Snuggle tore up a Walgreen's while yelling in the faces of patrons, I might have come to love him, as I love that La Choy dragon. Also, love the rediculous claim that La Choy is cooked in actual dragon fire.
Man... by C00L DUD3	Jun 26th, 2008 03:41:16 PM
Too bad we always seems to learn of peeps accomplishments AFTER they depart. As one of his "million children"...Thanks pops... That Dragon, and all you did for SS, and the Muppets will entertain many for ages...
Snuggle is the anti-Christ by Det. John Kimble	Jun 26th, 2008 03:51:27 PM
Battletanks 2 ad FTW. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =48NnTQclWgU
Better version of the Battletanks ad: by Det. John Kimble	Jun 26th, 2008 03:55:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =3HXGIFPxbtk
muppets are disney shite by majortom25	Jun 26th, 2008 05:54:33 PM
"R.I.P. by Toby___Wong Jun 26th, 2008 12:09:29 PM Muppets > any Disney shite. " The muppets are owned by disney now.
wow by majortom25	Jun 26th, 2008 05:55:37 PM
This stinks. Last year i just got to meet jim hensons wife. I wonder how she feels about this.
man... by codymr	Jun 26th, 2008 06:09:05 PM
never heard of this guy before, but now that AICN and other sites have noted his passing I realize how important he was to the industry.
That dragon advert made my day... by brokentusk	Jun 26th, 2008 07:00:08 PM
... and I went on a date earlier which went really well (at least I think it did), so that's saying something.
RE: Queefer Bukkake's childhood tragedy by That 70s Venom	Jun 27th, 2008 03:31:44 AM
Nothing like a giant pink dragon cock to obliterate your innocence.
Fozzy Hate was unavailable for comment. by WickedJester	Jun 27th, 2008 08:45:12 AM

monster2Bpitied by brokentusk	Jun 27th, 2008 10:00:59 AM
Good advice, I'll definitely keep it in mind. Although, I was planning to eventually propose to her over talkback... something along the lines of: "I know it's TOO SOON, but will you marry me? After all, a guy's GOTTA EAT and at least I'm not Michael Bay."

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