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The Guardian
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Constantine Costi: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
As one of the last of the analogue crossover generation, I am not a digital native. I use the internet like a boomer – constantly falling for AI deepfakes and scrolling through YouTube shorts. I keep my ringtone loud and struggle to understand most memes. So it may not surprise you to know that what I find most funny on the internet doesn't come from post-post ironic TikTok or Twitter accounts. It is literally just clips from the Muppets. Enjoy! Let's begin with some top-shelf Muppetry. This has every ingredient for a timeless Muppet clip: old-timey showbiz, Kermit trying his best to keep things together and a cracking interpretation of a classic song. I also love Kermit's little directing outfit and little megaphone. His directing style very much mirrors my own. Who doesn't love a dancing cow? A snippet of some early more avant-garde muppets. This is simple Muppet absurdity at its finest. Poor Gonzy – I feel his shame. This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Oscar the Grouch heckling a small dog – what more do you people want? Also, for the connoisseurs out there, isn't it interesting to see an orange Grouch? What's that about? This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. Even in the early black-and-white days the Muppets knew what they were doing. They had a winning comedic recipe from the start, it worked, and the rest is history. I salute you, Muppets. Muppets go Greek. This is only cultural appropriation I'll stand for. And, in their defence, this is EXACTLY what Greece is like. Gonzo and Camilla is truly one the great love stories of modern times. He loves her so much. All men can learn from a love so true it crosses species borders. OK, so this is a bit off-ramp in my curation but I couldn't resist. 'Somebody had to do it!' Larry David calls off camera – he's not wrong. The subsequent backlash and apology are so, so good. As someone who directs opera for a living this isn't far from what most of my work looks like. In fact, I fear exposing one of the main influences for my craft. The fact that they kept the correct Italian is genius – I don't fully understand who the target market for this sketch is except me. The quality of musical performers in The Muppet Show was truly astounding. I am, of course, referring to Miss Piggy. So this isn't exactly funny; rather I find it incredibly moving. Gonzo is leaving The Muppet Show to start a new life. The Muppets give him a farewell singing My Way. No jokes. No gags. Just beautiful cinematography and a wonderful I'm hittin' the road outfit. God bless you, Gonzo – you are my life coach. Constantine Costi is an award-winning director and writer working across opera and film. His documentary The Golden Spurtle will be released in UK cinemas on 12 September and in Australia later this year
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Researching Goliath Grouper at the Tarpon Aquarium
The Brief A student seeking her Master's Degree is working on a new research project to show how smart the Goliath Grouper really is. Hannah Murray is creating her Master's Thesis project based on the interactions between the diver and the grouper. You can see Tarpon Aquarium's show with the 150-pound grouper each day. TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - A Master's Degree seeking students' chance to visit the Tarpon Aquarium gave birth to a new research project to show how smart the Goliath Grouper really is. What they're saying "I'm a master's student at Unity Environmental University, which is based up in Maine," shared Hannah Murray. "I'm getting my Master's Degree in Marine Science. I came here as a guest for the first time, and I happened to see Paige's show with Oscar and was thoroughly impressed." Oscar is a Goliath Grouper at the Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary. Twice a day, the staff at the aquarium put on a show in the 75,000-gallon aquarium to show visitors the amazing creatures that live underneath the surface of the Gulf waters. One of those is the 150-pound grouper. "We are really excited to hopefully get to display the intelligence of the Goliath grouper that hasn't really been studied before," shared Paige Konger Henry. She's one of the owners at the aquarium and the diver who enters the tank daily. "His name is Oscar the Grouch. He has been with my family for about 13 years." Murray reached out to Konger Henry to inquire about creating her Master's Thesis project based on the interactions between the diver and the grouper. READ: FWC reminds people to be safe as boaters take to the water this summer "When she gets into the tank, he is honestly so excited to see her," recalled Murray. That made for a perfect setup for the study to incorporate some simple intelligence markers. Paige Konger Henry described it this way: "Throughout this research we've been trying to get him to do, essentially, tricks. After he picks up the new desired behavior, the new trick, if you will, we wait a few weeks and then ask for the trick again to see if he remembers it." Murray logs the training and notes the duration of time and the result when Konger Henry calls for the trick to happen again. The compiled results are a part of the overall thesis project. For Konger Henry, she is hoping for a different educational value to come out of the research. "When we see a fish, I don't think we value them beyond the dinner plate." What you can do You can see Oscar perform twice a day and at noon at the Tarpon Springs Aquarium. They are located at 1722 North Pinellas Avenue in Tarpon Springs. For their hours and other show information, visit their website. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13's Jason Wright. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
