Five things I learned from Miss Piggy

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For being a puppet-marionette, Miss Piggy is a true celebrity in the old fashioned term of the word. She is a star, an icon, and one of the most recognizable characters the world over. She has been the star of the show since Jim Henson first created the Muppets. She has undergone many changes and updates as the years have gone by but her relatability, charm, and humor transcends the decades. So here is a fun article about all the things I’ve learned from Miss Piggy along the way as a Muppets fanatic.

Never arrive on time

Miss Piggy is famously late. She barely makes her cue to begin performing. She arrives in her own time and space. It’s no fun to show up with everyone else at the same time in all the chaos. In the 1986 Christmas Special, she spends most of the movie behind trying to get to the farmhouse for Christmas and barely makes it on time with a huge entrance.

Always make an entrance

Miss Piggy always lets you know that she has arrived. Whether she is herself or in character, she always makes an entrance. In Muppet Treasure Island (starring Tim Curry!), her entrance into the story is a 65 second segment. Although her entrances aren’t always as elegant as they could be, she is the type of woman that needs the whole room to know that she has arrived. So what did we learn from this? Command the space you occupy and always make an entrance! Let people know that you have arrived and you’re worthy of meeting them.

Never forget to be fabulous

Miss Piggy is always pressed and dressed. No matter where she is, she is ready to work and look great while doing it. The reality is that people judge on appearances. You might not be the best looking and you might even have a giant pig snout on your face, but that is no reason not wearing great clothes, accessories and a good hair do. Take care of yourself, engage in personal hygiene, wear great clothes, get a good hair cut and you’ll be head and shoulders the rest and most importantly, you’ll be fabulous!

Don’t be afraid to stand up to aggression

Miss Piggy is famous for her karate chops and kicks. When Miss Piggy goes off, everyone runs for the hills. She doesn’t take anything from anyone. If someone is out of line, Miss Piggy will make her preferences and desires known. If she still can’t get her respect, even from her favorite frog, then you can catch these hands (hooves? hands…). If anyone comes after her favorite frog, they too will regret that decision. What do we now know? Have boundaries and don’t be afraid to enforce them (with less violence though).

Don’t forget the little people

In life, it takes a lot of people to make our lives happen. Whether we consciously know it or not, there are many hands behind the scenes that let us be successful. If there is one thing Miss Piggy knows, is that she (unironically) isn’t the only person in the Muppets troupe and is often reminded about how the whole cast helps her be her best and helps her maintains her stardom. She doesn’t always like to hear it, but it is true. The lesson here is to not forget the little people. When people help you, support you, and do things to help you along, don’t forget to acknowledge them. It takes a minute to send a text or even a gift (if it’s big enough).

The titular felt diva

Miss Piggy is one of the most important people in the world, at least she thinks so anyway, and there is much to learn about how she became a beloved and adored celebrity. It can be hard to remember that Miss Piggy doesn’t actually exist outside of the felt puppet used to create the character with a human voice. And yet, she is so well done by the Muppets franchise that it seems like she a real person. It seems like she exists in the world. There is still much we can learn from this titular diva.