New Members: Please Post and Introduce Yourself

Hi Guys!

I just wanted to introduce myself.

I'm a long-term reader of Muppet Central (have been since 2000), but am only just joining up now to discuss the new movie. I am in the UK (hence the delay!)

I have been a Muppets fan since I could look at a TV screen. Scooter is my favourite Muppet as I wear glasses so as I child I was always attracted to characters that did the same. I guess Scooter was a role model in that sense! I also have a soft spot for Gonzo and Rowlf. I have been compared to Kermit several times which is a great compliment and won a Kermit award at laughingplace.com a few years back.

I pretty much love anything Henson. Fraggle Rock is awesome! Watching Dark Crystal and Labyrinth were formative experiences. You know the drill.

I also really love Muppet music. I sing in an acapella group and I think they are fed up with me suggesting Muppet songs!

I see that there is a big Muppet community in the UK so I hope to become a part of that!

Thanks for listening!!!

I'm Sarge. Welcome to the Circus of Freaks, my good sir. I am the resident Floyd freak. The resident Newsman freak shall be along any time to give you your official, overly drawn out welcome.

I think.

Lol, thanks Sarge! As I say I've been reading the boards off and on for years so I know how crazy it can get around here. Hopefully I can find a way to fit in!!!

Its not hard to fit in here ^_^

I guess it's one size fits all!

I have posted on laughingplace.com for 12 years so I understand how hard it is to feel accepted. Hopefully one day I can be one of the cool kids. Do we have any cool kids?

There are a few people who are more prominent than others if thats what you mean by cool, though I don't think we have people who are more "popular" than others. Maybe DrTooth. You will get to know him very well

Despite ups and downs muppet fans are pretty accepting of everyone. Just be active and get yourself known. You will have no problem making friends

Why, hello there!

My name is Emilia. Yes that is kinda boring. It is my real name. But you guys may call me Emi.

I've known about Muppet Central since I was about 12 years old but I didn't join up since now, aged 18, because I'm lazy.

Anyhoo, I just wanted to join up because I kept looking at threads I wanted to jump in and give my voice to. I'm quite a vocal person, but hopefully that should go down well on here!

And also I'm from Sydney, Australia. Hopefully I'm not Little Miss Lonely McLonerkins so if anyone in Sydney wants to chat, epic!

Talk soon!

Emi xox

Hey Emi

I'm from Newcastle! So not far away.

Yay! I know people who travel up there!

Sarge, when I say cool kids I mean there tends to be a clique on most boards that have their own in jokes and abbreviations etc. and I understand that it takes time to get up to speed with those and feel like you fit in.

I've felt it on other boards and have seen it from the other side as well. It's always tough on fan forums because there's nearly always someone who knows the facts better than you so it's tough to feel like you can answer people's questions etc. Sometimes it's easier to say so-and-so will know the answer to that better than me than to post and get something wrong!

Well, I guess there are people who are more "cool" than others in the sense they are heavy posters. Those people are very blunt and sometimes do come off as condescending, but thats usually not the intention. We do have some odd, site wide abbreviations and terms. Most terms came from members know for doing something or whatnot. Third post down here. I'd say the only cliques are in the games board role playing, but outside of that, not really. I mean, this is a forum and you are bound to butt heads with people, but things are usually worked out quickly.

Is that really a bad thing? At least you know yourself for future reference

Welcome to the insane world of Muppet Central. You're one of us now! BUAHAHAHAHAHAHA *gag* HAHAHAAAAA! I kid

Thank you very much!

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Welcome in Traveller, Scooters Jacket, and Emilia!!

Ahem. *rustling Official Entry Papers*

News Flash! Numerous fans who have loved the MC board for years, as well as total newbies, have been infected by a mysterious virus which compels them to sign up as actual board members! We at Muppet News have been strenuously tracking the origin of said virus, and it appears to have originated in a neglected supply cabinet in the back corner of Muppet Labs, behind the mini-fridge with the door missing. Er...when contacted for comment, Dr Bunsen Honeydew said only, quote: "Oh dear! Beaker, look! THAT'S where the streptofannus forumatorius specimen went to!" His assistant Beaker had a bit more to say, telling this reporter: "MEEP meep, mee mee meep, meep MEEP mee mee meep!"

The virus itself has refused to speak to reporters. Negotiations to have it registered as on official fan-bringing tool are reportedly underway, although forum mod The Count claims he's never heard of, quote, "anything so ridiculous."

In summary, welcome in to all new members. Please report to the Lab for inoculation against falling cows. ...What? They have a shot for that now? Great! I should --

*MOOOOOOO!!!!!*

Agh! Ow....
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I always love your news posts Newsmanfan

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I have the nose for news. It's a gift.

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And thats why I started joking that people need to wait for their official newsmanfan welcome

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I don't have muffins though. Only Ed can give the newbies their first free muffin.

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Haha that's cool!

newsmanfan, thanks for the warm welcome!!!