Jim Henson's Muppets have left a distinct impression on our culture, to the point where we start to recognize them when looking at famous faces. Can you tell who resembles these five Muppets?



Wattie Buchan

publication date: Friday, February 11, 2011

category: Music

clue: Beaker resents exploitation of his research

explanation: Buchan was the singer of the punk rock band The Exploited. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, and Jon Berry


Donatella Versace

publication date: Thursday, February 10, 2011

category: Fashion

clue: Janice wears Italian fashion on stage

explanation: Versace was an Italian fashion designer. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, Kelly Lee, and Jon Berry


Jorge Garcia

publication date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011

category: Television

clue: Rolf lost his piano bench

explanation: Garcia starred in Lost. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, Kelly Lee, and Jon Berry


Charles Nelson Reilly

publication date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011

category: Television

clue: Dr. Honeydew found a match in his experiment

explanation: Reilly was a comedian known for his appearances on The Match Game. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Amy Austin, and Jon Berry


Lyndon Johnson

publication date: Monday, February 7, 2011

category: Government

clue: Sam the Eagle likes presidents from Texas

explanation: Johnson was the 36th US president, originally from Stonewall, Texas. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Matthew Preston, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, Kelly Lee, and Jon Berry


Other Themes in Winter 2011

Ready for Prime Time

Some of the funniest and most successful stars in Hollywood got their start on "Saturday Night Live." You don't have to stay up late to recognize them now. Go »

Louie Louie

However you spell it, these five famous faces all share the same name. Can you solve them without getting that Kingsmen song stuck in your head? Go »

Not-So-Merry Christmas

Christmas was no "silent night" for these poor souls, who are forever linked to acts of violence on the holiday. This week will give Santa a few new names for his Naughty list. Go »

The Four Elements

Ever since the philosopher Empedocles proposed the four elements of air, earth, fire, and water, humans have been fascinated by them. Can you identify a celebrity associated with each of them? Go »

Bird is the Word

This theme's five celebrities with orinthological names may ruffle a few feathers. Can you fly away with all five answers? Go »

Checkmate

One of the oldest games on the planet, chess has confounded strategists for many centuries. These five goos were inspired by the simple yet profound game. Go »

I Will Survive

We all die someday, but these five celebrities are famous for not dying, at least not when they were supposed to. Survive this week to have a better shot in the tournament. Go »

Rising Sun

The ancient and exotic culture of Japan has fascinated the West for generations. These five Japanese celebrities will challenge your knowledge of the island nation. Go »

States of the Union

Here in America, we're so proud of our homeland that we name our children after U.S. states. Who are these five patriotic celebrities whose names put them on the map? Go »

Winter 2011 Tournament

Many have played, but only one will win. All players from the season will compete in a week-long tournament to decide which of them is the top competitor, deserving of a prize. Good luck! Go »