64. Miss Piggy

Big Reputations

In this episode, we discuss the history and origins of the most famous pig on the planet, Miss Piggy! From what people thought of her, to what she thought of herself, we explore how her image has changed over the years. From diva, who can do it all, to accusations of being a violent abuser, we chat about how her personality often rubbed people the wrong way. Lastly we cover how she became a feminist and gay icon, despite or because of her attitude.

Trigger Warnings - physical and emotional abuse

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Hosts: Kimberly Kunkle and Rebecca L. Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

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Sources:

• “Miss Piggy: Why I Am a Feminist,” by Miss Piggy for Time magazine
• “Why Miss Piggy Is A Feminist Character,” by Loretta Donelan
• “Miss Piggy's Feminism: Redefining Human Relationships through Martial Arts,” by Samantha Brennan
• "The Woman Behind Miss Piggy," by Anika Gupta
• “Miss Piggy vs. “Cancel Culture”” by Julia Gaskill
• “Miss Piggy, Award-Winning Feminist Icon,” by Ryan Roe
• The Miss Piggy page on the Muppet Wiki