Every JAWS reference in The Muppets
The Muppets are known for their playful humor, clever parodies, and pop culture nods—and one of their favorite targets over the years has been the iconic 1975 blockbuster Jaws. From subtle winks to full-on spoofs, the Muppets have embraced Steven Spielberg's classic shark thriller in a variety of ways, weaving it into sketches, episodes, and even trading cards. In this article, we'll dive deep into every Jaws reference ever made by the Muppets, highlighting their unique blend of comedy and homage to one of Hollywood's most unforgettable films.
In episode 215 of The Muppet Show, a Whatnot character asks his dance partner about her thoughts on the movie Jaws. She turns to the camera, revealing a set of razor-sharp teeth in response.
In a 1978 Swedish trading card, Miss Piggy is seen at the beach reading a book titled JOWLS, a parody of the Jaws poster.
In Muppet Diary 1980, a poster in J. P. Grosse's office shows "PAWS," with Kermit in danger from a giant bear claw, parodying Jaws.
The fictional behind-the-scenes book The Great Muppet Caper!: The Making of the Masterpiece states that Animal and Miss Piggy starred in a movie called "Chops." The spoof poster was later released as a postcard in France.
During Rocky Mountain Holiday, the music accompanying a scene where Gonzo sneaks up on Rowlf underwater parodies the iconic two-note Jaws theme. The home video version replaced the music with a more generic score.
In the Muppet Babies episode "I Want My Muppet T.V.," Baby Animal pretends to be "Animal Jaws" by attacking his friends in a cardboard box boat, complete with a fin attached to his back.
In the Muppet Babies episode "This Little Piggy Went to Hollywood," Baby Piggy dreams of being discovered by director Steven Weirdbird (played by Baby Gonzo) for his new film, ET's Close Encounter with Indiana Jaws.
In the Muppet Babies episode "The House That Muppets Built," Piggy names a shark outside Kermit's window "Jaws" during a visit to his swamp home.
During Miss Piggy's Hollywood, Piggy visits Universal Studios, singing "That's Entertainment." One of the attractions shown is the famous shark from Jaws. Piggy reacts dramatically when it leaps toward her tour vehicle. The same animatronic is used in the Muppet Babies episode "Eight Flags Over the Nursery" during a Wild Animal Cruise sequence.
The queue for MuppetVision 3D* includes a parody poster of Die Hard, quoting the tagline from Jaws 2: "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..."
In the "Bay of Pigswatch" sketch from Muppets Tonight episode 101, Miss Piggy has a conversation with a shark, mimicking a scene from Jaws, with a loose interpretation of John Williams' score.
In Muppets Tonight episode 107, Johnny Fiama is attacked by a shark, leading his bodyguard, Sal Minella, to chase after him, yelling, "Hey, Jaws 3-D!"
Gonzo plays Jaws again in the "Schnoz" parody from the 1999 Muppet Movie Parodies calendar.
In Muppet Monster Adventure, Pepe the King Prawn imitates John Williams' iconic score while standing near the water.
In a video made for Disney Xtreme Digital, Kermit humorously mimics Jaws, panning his open mouth past the camera while Williams' two-note theme plays.
During a June 12, 2012 appearance on the Heart Breakfast radio show in London, Pepe reveals that Jaws is his favorite movie.
In The Muppets Take the Bowl (and the O2), a shark’s arrival during Wayne and Wanda’s performance of "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" is signaled by a version of the Jaws theme.
In a 2022 Entertainment Weekly interview, Gonzo shares that his favorite line in film history is, "You're gonna need a bigger boat."
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