OT: I’ll probably get admonished for this…

[Dawgg]

… but this topic and my opinion on it are too important to just let it die away in locked or outdated threads.

I’ll put this bluntly: The Muppet Christmas Carol is hands down the best theatrical version of the famous Charles Dickens novel and I’m not sure there’s a close second. Sure, there’s some woke casting (Emily Cratchit is played by a man and engaged in an inter-species relationship), but Michael Caine deserved an Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ebeneezer Scrooge. With all due respect to Patrick Stewart, George C. Scott, and Scrooge McDuck, the way Michael Caine owned that role is a masterclass in dramatic acting and all other Scrooges come second (yes, even Bill Murray).

It’s a relevant thread because Jim Henson was born in Mississippi. In before the lock.

 

[Crazy Cotton]

Can't we all just get along....

 

[jethreauxdawg]

 

[DoggieDaddy13]

It's like he brought Dr, Bryant, Bromhead, Pennyworth, and Alfie all to the role of Ebenezer.
Masterclass for sure.

 

[Dawgg]

It's like he brought Dr, Bryant, Bromhead, Pennyworth, and Alfie all to the role of Ebenezer.
Masterclass for sure.

 

[johnson86-1]

I can’t find it with google but somewhere there is a video of Kermit walking in in his roommates watching a Christmas csrol that’s not the muppet version so he berates them and beats one of them up. One of him Henson’s classic skits.

 

[SanfordRJones]

… but this topic and my opinion on it are too important to just let it die away in locked or outdated threads.

I’ll put this bluntly: The Muppet Christmas Carol is hands down the best theatrical version of the famous Charles Dickens novel and I’m not sure there’s a close second. Sure, there’s some woke casting (Emily Cratchit is played by a man and engaged in an inter-species relationship), but Michael Caine deserved an Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ebeneezer Scrooge. With all due respect to Patrick Stewart, George C. Scott, and Scrooge McDuck, the way Michael Caine owned that role is a masterclass in dramatic acting and all other Scrooges come second (yes, even Bill Murray).

It’s a relevant thread because Jim Henson was born in Mississippi. In before the lock.

I'm so 17ing tired of The liberal media, conservative talk radio, and sheep like you completely overlooking the greatest Christmas special of all time: Emmett Otter's Jug-band Christmas.

This reply is also relevant because Jim Henson is still from Mississippi.

 

[Dawgg]

I'm so 17ing tired of The liberal media, conservative talk radio, and sheep like you completely overlooking the greatest Christmas special of all time: Emmett Otter's Jug-band Christmas.

This reply is also relevant because Jim Henson is still from Mississippi.

Mother 17er, my love for The Muppet Christmas Carol doesn’t mean I 17ing hate Emmett Otter’s Jug-band Christmas. That’s a good Christmas special.

It’s just not the greatest Christmas special of all time. That’s The He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special. The Skeletor redemption arc in that special is 17ing cinema.

 

[ZombieKissinger]

Not only is it the best version of A Christmas Carol, it’s a top ten film

also: https://www.vulture.com/2017/12/the-story-behind-the-music-of-the-muppet-christmas-carol.html

 

[85Bears]

It’s a wonderful life is the best Christmas movie, hands down

 

[The Cooterpoot]

 

[Crazy Cotton]

Ah hell the fun police just showed up.

 

[HailStout]

 

[HailStout]

Mother 17er, my love for The Muppet Christmas Carol doesn’t mean I 17ing hate Emmett Otter’s Jug-band Christmas. That’s a good Christmas special.

It’s just not the greatest Christmas special of all time. That’s The He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special. The Skeletor redemption arc in that special is 17ing cinema.

This may be the greatest post in the history of the board.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

Thanks, but we already knew you were an idiot.

 

[MagicDawg]

I have the George C. Scott version on a pedestal and I am loathe to remove it. But I agree that the Michael Caine portrayal is its equal.

I wanted to like Patrick Stewart's take more than I actually did.

 

[The Peeper]

I'm in a very small minority I know but I could count on 2 hands (maybe one) the total minutes in my 62 years of living that I've watched of Miracle on 34th Street, It's a Wonderful Life, and whatever muppet thing you're referencing. I've never even heard of the Emmit otter thing. I told my wife a couple weeks ago maybe I'd try Miracle on 34th or Wonderful Life this year. I just find it almost impossible to sit in front of a TV to watch a full movie though

 

[Dawgg]

I'm in a very small minority I know but I could count on 2 hands (maybe one) the total minutes in my 62 years of living that I've watched of Miracle on 34th Street, It's a Wonderful Life, and whatever muppet thing you're referencing. I've never even heard of the Emmit otter thing. I told my wife a couple weeks ago maybe I'd try Miracle on 34th or Wonderful Life this year. I just find it almost impossible to sit in front of a TV to watch a full movie though

The He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special is only 45 minutes long. That’s right, you only need 45 minutes to change your life forever:

 

[Dawgg]

This may be the greatest post in the history of the board.

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This man gets it.

 

[Dawgg]

Thanks, but we already knew you were an idiot.

Gender fluid pigs having relations with frogs is the future you liberals want, but I’m the idiot? Nice try, commie.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

They actually told Michael Caine that the Muppets were just there for rehearsal and the actual other actors would come in for the real takes. Joke was on him.

 

[GloryDawg]

I always like Green, Eggs and Ham.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

It’s just not the greatest Christmas special of all time. That’s The He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special. The Skeletor redemption arc in that special is 17ing cinema.

Didn't know this was even a thing. Got the 90 minute version on now for the grandkids. They stopped paying attention 5 minutes in, but I'm 17ing invested.

 

[Badon]

The He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special is only 45 minutes long. That’s right, you only need 45 minutes to change your life forever:

Peek-a-Blew is hot.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Threads like this give me some hope for the future of this place.

 

[Dawgg]

Peek-a-Blew is hot.

I’d let Frosta ruin my life.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Didn't know this was even a thing. Got the 90 minute version on now for the grandkids. They stopped paying attention 5 minutes in, but I'm 17ing invested.

Ok, the other 45 minutes is some lame dude replaying it with exposition comments. I do not recommend

 

[Dawgbite]

this is the best Christmas movie hands down. There is no other option.

 

[Shmuley]

The fact that this thread is almost 30 posts deep and hasn’t been locked has me very surprised. I couldn’t be more surprised if I woke up with my head sewn to the carpet.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

The old Star Wars Holiday Special is a classic. It’s also weird as hell.

The little animated short is the first time we see Boba Fett on screen.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

this is the best Christmas movie hands down. There is no other option.

My papaw loved that movie. He would sit there and laugh his *** off every time he watched it like it was the first time.

 

[CochiseCowbell]

The old Star Wars Holiday Special is a classic. It’s also weird as hell.

The little animated short is the first time we see Boba Fett on screen.

Saw that for the first time last year. Weird as hell is an understatement.

 

[Dawgg]

The old Star Wars Holiday Special is a classic. It’s also weird as hell.

The little animated short is the first time we see Boba Fett on screen.

They have the little animated short “The Faithful Wookiee” on Disney+. They’re still trying to act like the rest of it never happened.

 

[HailStout]

They have the little animated short “The Faithful Wookiee” on Disney+. They’re still trying to act like the rest of it never happened.

Believe it or not they sell life day merch at Disney

 

[Pilgrimdawg]

It’s not Christmas without the Saturday Night Live Christmas Special and the skit on Shweaty Balls and my favorite Christmas song and video by Robert Earl Keens “Merry Christmas From the Family.” Also movies Home Alone one and Christmas Vacation. After that we just brace ourselves for the crazy *** relatives to show up and create significant destruction. About 20 years ago they set our house on fire. We make the Grizwalds look boring.

 

[Dawgbite]

My papaw loved that movie. He would sit there and laugh his *** off every time he watched it like it was the first time.

It’s a Christmas Eve tradition for us. I’ve even got the moose mugs sitting on the bar as I type this.

 

[Pilgrimdawg]

It’s a Christmas Eve tradition for us. I’ve even got the moose mugs sitting on the bar as I type this.

We had our very own Uncle Eddie but he passed away a number of years ago.

 

[Mr. Cook]

Mother 17er, my love for The Muppet Christmas Carol doesn’t mean I 17ing hate Emmett Otter’s Jug-band Christmas. That’s a good Christmas special.

It’s just not the greatest Christmas special of all time. That’s The He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special. The Skeletor redemption arc in that special is 17ing cinema.

"Six Pack Remembers" Nominee

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

It’s a Christmas Eve tradition for us. I’ve even got the moose mugs sitting on the bar as I type this.

 

[Dawgbite]

I don’t know Margo is my response every time my wife asks me something stupid.