Muppet Mayhem from the Archives

Oscar the Grouch, famed muppet from the Sesame Street dynasty, was actually made from steel-wool and carpet insulation, until the Hazardous Materials Amendment in 1984. The 12 muppeteers that operated the muppet had reported symptoms of itchy, rashy skin and sudden outbreaks of Chlamydia. He was later replaced with recycled dryer lint and engine oil – two slightly safer components for children.

Just to be safe, all muppets made prior to 1984 and their operators were incinerated.