As college graduates receive wise counsel from respected alumni and notable speakers at commencement ceremonies across the country, the Class of 2025 at the University of Maryland was treated to sage advice from Sesame Street/Muppets star, Kermit the Frog. Kermit’s creator, Jim Henson, was an alum of the school. From the New York Times:
Kermit had plenty of words of wisdom, and some ribbing, for the Class of 2025 from a muppet’s life of swamp-swimming and hanging out on Sesame Street. One piece of advice, he said, was sharing life with the right people — even a spotlight-hogging pig. (Miss Piggy, Kermit told “CBS Mornings” before his address, was not among the crowd but “summering on a beach somewhere exotic.”)
From the lectern on Thursday, he said, “Life is not a solo act; no, it’s not. It’s a big, messy, delightful ensemble piece, especially when you are with your people.” He called on the graduates to help each other whenever possible. “Life is better when we leap together,” he said.
“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ
[image or embed] — The New York Times (@nytimes.com) May 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Some folks, however, have to find something to grouse about in everything. Anti-trans activist and former college swimmer Riley Gaines took to Fox News to complain. Of course.
Riley Gaines tied for 5th one time. https://t.co/51i4jkgmei
— Fred Wellman (@FPWellman) May 24, 2025
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