Kermit the Frog

Kermit the Frog, born to Jim Henson's imagination, first graced the world not on a lily pad, but on television screens in 1955. From his humble beginnings in "Sam and Friends," he quickly rose to international fame as the unassuming, yet utterly unflappable, host of "The Muppet Show." One might say, in a world of boisterous pigs and neurotic bears, Kermit was the quiet eye of a very funny storm.

While his origin story is undeniably rooted in the creative genius of a non-Jewish puppeteer, Kermit's universal appeal and persistent struggle to keep a menagerie of eccentric personalities in line resonates with a certain... well, let's just say "long-suffering leader" vibe. He embodies a weary wisdom that could easily pass for generations of inherited exasperation, even if it’s entirely of his own making.

And the kvell-worthiness? Unquestionably off the charts. He’s sung with superstars, navigated Hollywood, and somehow managed to keep Miss Piggy’s ego somewhat in check for decades. Few, if any, frogs have achieved such heights. He’s made us laugh, he’s made us cry, and he’s taught us that it’s okay to be a little bit square, as long as you can still sing a soulful song about rainbows.