Matthew Soberman
@matthewsoberman.bsky.social
Muppy Award-winning writer for ToughPigs, Riffer of Videos for ScreenHoleTV's VHS. Sometimes I dress up like Figment, too.
So I’ve barely had time to breathe between writing the recap for the last big Muppet event and prepping for the next one, but @sokdrawer.bsky.social has put together a beautiful video celebrating some of the big and small moments that ToughPigs has been a part of. It’s worth watching!
The Tough Pigs 25th anniversary celebration continues with this special montage highlighting our fake award shows, interviews, unboxings, and Gonger!
Video: 25 Years of Tough Pigs - ToughPigs
25 years in less than three minutes!
www.toughpigs.com
October 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
So I’ve barely had time to breathe between writing the recap for the last big Muppet event and prepping for the next one, but @sokdrawer.bsky.social has put together a beautiful video celebrating some of the big and small moments that ToughPigs has been a part of. It’s worth watching!
If my tax dollars are being used to run commercials on television, it better be this one.
E*TRADE - Monkey (2000, USA)
YouTube video by The Hall of Advertising
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October 4, 2026 at 2:51 AM
If my tax dollars are being used to run commercials on television, it better be this one.
Oh hey, I took this photo! That’s the event where my profile pic came from.
RIP legendary feminist writer and activist Gloria Steinem, another friend of Miss Piggy gone too soon.
September 4, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Oh hey, I took this photo! That’s the event where my profile pic came from.
Reposted by Matthew Soberman
ToughPigs' 25th anniversary celebration continues as we count down our Top 25 original Muppet songs from the past 25 years!
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The ToughPigs 25 – Best Original Songs - ToughPigs
We've narrowed down our 25 favorite Muppet, Sesame, and Fraggle songs from just the past 25 years!
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September 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
ToughPigs' 25th anniversary celebration continues as we count down our Top 25 original Muppet songs from the past 25 years!
www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs25-...
www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs25-...
Had some thoughts I wanted to share on #ToughPigs25 day. Please forgive any factual errors; I was heavily jet lagged at the time.
August 13, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Had some thoughts I wanted to share on #ToughPigs25 day. Please forgive any factual errors; I was heavily jet lagged at the time.
So the day has finally arrived. Happy 25th anniversary to the website that I am incredibly, ridiculously proud to call home, ToughPigs. The folks that help bring this magic to life every day truly are my found family, and I cherish having each of them in my life.
Today ToughPigs is officially 25 years old! Our editors reflect on the fandom and *their* fandom, now versus 25 years ago.
ToughPigs at 25: Muppet Fandom 25 Years Later - ToughPigs
Today ToughPigs is officially 25 years old. To celebrate, our editors have sat down to reflect on their fandom now, versus 25 years ago.
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August 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
So the day has finally arrived. Happy 25th anniversary to the website that I am incredibly, ridiculously proud to call home, ToughPigs. The folks that help bring this magic to life every day truly are my found family, and I cherish having each of them in my life.
It’s going to be happening! It’s also going to be a happening. This will be one happening happening happening!
The schedule for the big Jim Henson Birthday Celebration has been revealed! Join us at @movingimagenyc.bsky.social this September!
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Jim Henson Birthday Event Schedule Revealed - ToughPigs
All of the goings on at the Museum of the Moving Image this September!
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August 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
It’s going to be happening! It’s also going to be a happening. This will be one happening happening happening!
Reposted by Matthew Soberman
Reminder: Submit your picks for your favorite Muppet Show moments and episodes by August 10th!
We need YOUR help choosing the top Muppet Show moments and episodes of all time! The results will be revealed at a special screening at @movingimagenyc.bsky.social in September!
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Call for Entries: 50 Greatest Muppet Show Moments - ToughPigs
I think we’re all in agreement that The Muppet Show is the best show. But have you ever wondered what the best of the best show might be? With your help, we’re going to find out. As you may recall, la...
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August 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Reminder: Submit your picks for your favorite Muppet Show moments and episodes by August 10th!
Reposted by Matthew Soberman
Join us THIS WEEKEND at @movingimagenyc.bsky.social for a special salute to Muppet fans! Hope to see you there!
Join us for a special event honoring Muppet fans (that's YOU!) and ToughPigs' 25th anniversary at @movingimagenyc.bsky.social this August!
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www.toughpigs.com/henson-fan-a...
Join Us: Henson Fan Appreciation Day - ToughPigs
Join us in NYC for a special celebration to Muppet fans!
www.toughpigs.com
August 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Join us THIS WEEKEND at @movingimagenyc.bsky.social for a special salute to Muppet fans! Hope to see you there!
Here’s just one of the big things we’ve been working on! More to come!
In honor of ToughPigs' 25th anniversary, our team got together to vote on our top 25 Muppet characters who were introduced in the past 25 years. That's a lot of "25"s!!
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The ToughPigs 25: Characters - ToughPigs
We're counting down the 25 best characters of the last 25 years! (Thank goodness it's our 25th anniversary, or that would be weird.)
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August 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Here’s just one of the big things we’ve been working on! More to come!
Reposted by Matthew Soberman
If you can believe it, ToughPigs is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month! We'll have plenty of fun articles, podcasts, and surprises coming soon, but the celebration kicks off NOW!
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Celebrating 25 Years of ToughPigs - ToughPigs
On August 13, 2001, Danny Horn launched ToughPigs dot com. (You may have heard of it.) We’ve been studying our calendars - Gregorian, Julian, and Hensonian - and it seems that this month, ToughPigs is...
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August 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM
If you can believe it, ToughPigs is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month! We'll have plenty of fun articles, podcasts, and surprises coming soon, but the celebration kicks off NOW!
www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs-25...
www.toughpigs.com/toughpigs-25...
Johnny Fiam-O’s! With Sal-shapes marshmallows! The milk turns into alfredo sauce!
August 2, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Johnny Fiam-O’s! With Sal-shapes marshmallows! The milk turns into alfredo sauce!
My birthday is a few days after this. You don’t have to get me anything, but it would be nice if you could come to this.
Join us for a special event honoring Muppet fans (that's YOU!) and ToughPigs' 25th anniversary at @movingimagenyc.bsky.social this August!
www.toughpigs.com/henson-fan-a...
www.toughpigs.com/henson-fan-a...
Join Us: Henson Fan Appreciation Day - ToughPigs
Join us in NYC for a special celebration to Muppet fans!
www.toughpigs.com
July 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
My birthday is a few days after this. You don’t have to get me anything, but it would be nice if you could come to this.
Barbecue sauce and honey mustard.
July 11, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Barbecue sauce and honey mustard.
If you’re in the mood, I wrote a little something contemplative and silly for this Independence Day eve.
Our country is celebrating its 250th anniversary this weekend. And while we have a lot of mixed feelings about it, one thing is certain: The Muppets represent the best aspects of America.
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The Muppets: The Best of America - ToughPigs
The essay that took 250 years to write!
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July 3, 2026 at 11:08 PM
If you’re in the mood, I wrote a little something contemplative and silly for this Independence Day eve.
We’re live! Come hang out with us!
Tune in starting at 6:30 PM Eastern for our Pride Month Livestream finale!!!!
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2026 ToughPigs Pride Livestream
YouTube video by Tough Pigs
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July 2, 2026 at 10:37 PM
We’re live! Come hang out with us!
There’s going to be TRIVIA! And prizes. And TRIVIA!! And special guests. And also TRIVIA!!! And art being drawn live. But save some room for the TRIVIA!!!!
TODAY 7/2 is the final day to donate to the ToughPigs Pride Month Fundraiser! Donate to LGBTQ+ organizations, email TP, and you can win some of the coolest prizes we've ever had.
Details: www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026/
PLUS: tonight at 6:30 ET on the TP YouTube, we're holding a pride livestream!
Details: www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026/
PLUS: tonight at 6:30 ET on the TP YouTube, we're holding a pride livestream!
July 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM
There’s going to be TRIVIA! And prizes. And TRIVIA!! And special guests. And also TRIVIA!!! And art being drawn live. But save some room for the TRIVIA!!!!
Mexico
China
Germany
Japan
Morocco
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Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
Reading Terminal Market
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Germany
Japan
Morocco
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Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
Reading Terminal Market
June 30, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Mexico
China
Germany
Japan
Morocco
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Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
Reading Terminal Market
China
Germany
Japan
Morocco
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Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
Reading Terminal Market
Happy 100th Birthday to Mel Brooks. I got to see him at an event promoting his behind-the-scenes book on Young Frankenstein, and he was everything I would’ve hoped for, hilarious and gracious. It’s good to see the king.
June 28, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Happy 100th Birthday to Mel Brooks. I got to see him at an event promoting his behind-the-scenes book on Young Frankenstein, and he was everything I would’ve hoped for, hilarious and gracious. It’s good to see the king.
I saw it, and I still can’t believe it. This Knicks team was special, and I’m so glad they got to end the drought. They brought the city I love together, and now they’ll be remembered forever. Well done, Knicks!
Ghostbusters - I Love This Town
YouTube video by Ghostbusters.net
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June 14, 2026 at 3:50 AM
I saw it, and I still can’t believe it. This Knicks team was special, and I’m so glad they got to end the drought. They brought the city I love together, and now they’ll be remembered forever. Well done, Knicks!
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Join us and a bunch of our Muppet fan friends for a special livestream game show fundraiser TONIGHT at 8pm ET!
June 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Join us and a bunch of our Muppet fan friends for a special livestream game show fundraiser TONIGHT at 8pm ET!
Reposted by Matthew Soberman
@toughpigs.com is running a Pride Month charity drive with great prizes! Donate to 1 or more of these charities & email your receipt to [email protected] and you could win! Check out www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026!
For each repost I get on this, I'll post 1 Muppet fact I bet you don't know!
For each repost I get on this, I'll post 1 Muppet fact I bet you don't know!
June 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
@toughpigs.com is running a Pride Month charity drive with great prizes! Donate to 1 or more of these charities & email your receipt to [email protected] and you could win! Check out www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026!
For each repost I get on this, I'll post 1 Muppet fact I bet you don't know!
For each repost I get on this, I'll post 1 Muppet fact I bet you don't know!
Robert Zemeckis has some range.
June 6, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Robert Zemeckis has some range.
Reposted by Matthew Soberman
The ToughPigs Pride Month fundraiser is up and running! Join us for some livestream game show fun with our friends from the @kermitment.com and @muppeturgy.com podcasts. PLUS we've added even more prizes that you can win just for donating to some good causes!
www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026-u...
www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026-u...
PRIDE MONTH UPDATE: New Prizes & Livestream - ToughPigs
The 2026 ToughPigs Pride Month festivities continue with new prizes and a livestream YOU can help out with!
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June 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The ToughPigs Pride Month fundraiser is up and running! Join us for some livestream game show fun with our friends from the @kermitment.com and @muppeturgy.com podcasts. PLUS we've added even more prizes that you can win just for donating to some good causes!
www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026-u...
www.toughpigs.com/pride-2026-u...