No Such Thing As A Fish 457: No Such Thing As An Acoustic Tram
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Dec 16, 2022 
This time, Vicki McClure, a celebrated actress known for her compelling roles, joins the hosts as they dive into an amusing range of topics. They discuss the eccentric history of muppet makers and share hilarious soda jerks anecdotes. Vicki's tram tales, including why she wasn't taken for a ride, reveal quirky public transport stories. The conversation takes a whimsical turn as the group explores the origins of the banana split and the absurdities of animation character design, all wrapped in light-hearted banter and fun facts.
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The Muppet Maker
- Muppet creator Kermit Love, unrelated to Kermit the Frog, designed Big Bird and other iconic characters.
- He specialized in costumes and puppetry, even spangling dancers at the Paris Lido.
Perils of Puppetry
- Being a Muppet puppeteer is physically demanding, leading to injuries like shoulder operations and hip replacements.
- The performer of Gonzo the Great has experienced these health issues due to the strain of puppetry.
Uniform Update
- The German army removed "SS" size labels from uniforms due to the Nazi connotation.
- "SS" stood for "small, short", but it also represents the Schutzstaffel, an illegal symbol in Germany.