In a move that surely has a lot of graduates hopping with happiness, the University of Maryland (UMD) has announced that Kermit the Frog will deliver the commencement address for the class of 2025.
Yes, you read that right – the Muppet known for his banjo-strumming and existential musings about the challenges of being green is now doling out life advice to college graduates.
In a statement from the University, they explained, “Kermit the Frog’s appearance honors the long history between UMD and Muppets’ creator Jim Henson, who graduated from UMD in 1960. Henson, a home economics major, invented Kermit by building the original frog puppet out of one of his mother’s coats and a ping-pong ball cut in half.”
UMD President Darryll J. Pines said in the press release, “I am thrilled that our graduates and their families will experience the optimism and insight of the world-renowned Kermit the Frog at such a meaningful time in their lives. Our pride in Jim Henson knows no bounds, and it is an honor to welcome Kermit the Frog to our campus, 65 years after Mr. Henson graduated from the University of Maryland. I sincerely thank The Muppets Studio, Disney and their creative teams for making this possible.”
The lucky students are getting a break from the usual parade of Leftist speakers that a lot of university graduates have to deal with like Michelle Obama, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders. This time, they’re going to hear from a frog instead of a Democrat. Quite an improvement!
Kermit himself is eager to take the stage, saying, “Nothing could make these feet happier than to speak at UMD. I just know the class of 2025 is going to leap into the world and make it a better place, so if a few encouraging words from a frog can help, then I’ll be there!”
This isn’t Kermit’s first dive into academia. In 1996, he addressed graduates at Southampton College, where he was awarded an honorary doctorate of amphibious letters.
Whether you’re a fan of felt or just tired of the same old commencement clichés, this green guest speaker is a breath of fresh air. In a world full of inflated egos and recycled talking points, it’s refreshing to have a humble frog deliver a message that’s actually worth listening to. Here’s hoping Kermit brings the banjo – and maybe a little common sense – to the stage.
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