Mark Billingham

All you can hope for when you get a book adapted for TV is that you get a good actor and not some muppet off 'EastEnders.

English Novelist

Bradley Chicho

I delight in the sweet and sour moments we routinely share, together applauded by muppets in leotards.

English Poet

James Bobin

Muppet films are never easy to film 'cause Muppets have no legs.

English Director

Jemele Hill

Shaq is like an oversized muppet, and who doesn't love muppets?

American Journalist

Angelina Jolie

I'm odd looking. Sometimes I think I look like a funny muppet.

American Actress

Muppets are well-loved characters from a famous TV show, so calling something a 'Muppet' can show affection.

Cultural Icon

Referring to the original show characters, 'Muppet' is not meant to offend, but rather to reference a lovable figure.

Not An Insult

Muppets are known worldwide, but their popularity can vary, so consider if your audience will understand the reference.

Global Recognition

Used to lightly tease someone when they make a mistake or act foolishly, but not a harsh insult.

Playfully Mocking

Be careful using 'muppet' in formal or professional settings as it can be seen as unprofessional or rude.

Not Professional

Most appropriate in casual, friendly conversations with peers who understand the term is not literal.

Casual Contexts

 I cannot tell you how much this distresses me. You are looking at a woman who has a periodic table of the Muppets hanging from her cubicle wall. The offending muppet, right there.

Jennifer Senior: For...

 can we take a look at that what is that oh wow looks like a muppet what are you well it is like a uh