Do we like them?

Do we like Kermit the Frog?

A character from The Muppet Show (1976–1981)

Our score: 9 out of 10. Yes, we'd back him. He's kind and decent, and he's the reason the whole mad troupe stays together. We'd just bring him a lot of aspirin.

Kermit is a puppet frog created by Jim Henson. He first appeared in 1955 on a local Washington, D.C. show called Sam and Friends, and became famous in 1969 after appearing on Sesame Street. He is best known as the leader of the Muppets. In The Muppet Show he is the host and stage manager of a weekly vaudeville-style show. The series ran from 1976 to 1981 and featured Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and Gonzo, with celebrity guest stars.

His job is to keep the curtain going up while everything around him falls apart. Acts misfire, the backstage crew bicker, and Miss Piggy has her own ideas about their relationship. Kermit keeps trying to hold it together and is usually the only sensible one in the building. Henson designed him as an even-keel, relatable lead to help new viewers get used to the weird and wacky Muppets.

That is why he scores so high. He is patient and loyal, and he believes in people nobody else would book. His flaws are small and human: he worries too much, he occasionally loses his temper, and he can't say no to a terrible idea until it's too late. He's a leader you would trust, and a frog you'd want to help.