2009 / Video / Character-comedy music-video parody
The Muppets’ “Bohemian Rhapsody”
A Queen anthem, a Muppet chorus, and one very unproductive video conference.
The original is hosted off-site; this page provides context and a link to it.
What was this?
Animal, Beaker, Kermit, and the ensemble turn Queen-sized drama into character-specific nonsense.
Why it spread
The official upload reached about seven million plays in its first week and passed ten million within two weeks.
What happened
Animal, Beaker, Kermit, and the ensemble turn Queen-sized drama into character-specific nonsense.
Where it came from
The Muppets Studio released its “Bohemian Rhapsody” video on YouTube on November 23, 2009.
Why it mattered
It proved the web was a natural new stage for the Muppets rather than just a legacy-brand promotion.
How it spread
The official upload reached about seven million plays in its first week and passed ten million within two weeks.
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