OT: UMaryland commencement speaker

[MrsScrew_rivals32693]

Kermit the Frog
Seriously

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/27/us/k...H7thp6u7dE6k0pHH9g_aem_aydm7SUOrcqFo6j2i4YIhw

 

[Purple-Ed]

Waaaaaaaaay better than Snooki.

 

[nutfromSEC117]

 

[nutfromSEC117]

 

[rurichdog]

 

[Caliknight]

So called higher ed has gone mad.

 

[RUPete]

Kermit has imparted wisdom on many generations of children and stood up to Miss Piggy on occasion. There are worse choices.

 

[Plum Street]

Thought this was gonna be another Willard thread

 

[MADHAT1]

 

[Retired711]

Kermit the Frog
Seriously

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/27/us/k...H7thp6u7dE6k0pHH9g_aem_aydm7SUOrcqFo6j2i4YIhw

The story says that Jim Henson, Kermit's creator, was a U of Maryland alum, so the choice actually makes some sense.

 

[MADHAT1]

The story says that Jim Henson, Kermit's creator, was a U of Maryland alum, so the choice actually makes some sense.

The Jim Henson Memorial at the University of Maryland.

 

[WhiteBus]

I love it!
Besides people have been trying to create the best ever commencement speech. Unfortunately, it has already been delivered so why even try? Kermit will be entertaining.

 

[RULoyal]

Waaaaaaaaay better than Snooki.

Who had Snooki as a commencement speaker?

 

[LETSGORU91_]

Norm Macdonald, Kermit joke:

 

[MulletCork]

Well those kids will always have Kermit. And that 6 figure loan.

 

[MrsScrew_rivals32693]

Who had Snooki as a commencement speaker?

Well, she wasn't commencement speaker, but she did speak at Rutgers for a hefty fee

https://nypost.com/2011/04/01/rutgers-university-pays-snooki-more-than-commencement-address-speaker/

 

[RULoyal]

Well, she wasn't commencement speaker, but she did speak at Rutgers for a hefty fee

https://nypost.com/2011/04/01/rutgers-university-pays-snooki-more-than-commencement-address-speaker/

So it was an entertainment appearance similar to having a comedian appear or a band perform.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

Kermit the Frog is an excellent choice. I hope his speech gets posted on YouTube.

 

[Leonard23]

Well, she wasn't commencement speaker, but she did speak at Rutgers for a hefty fee

https://nypost.com/2011/04/01/rutgers-university-pays-snooki-more-than-commencement-address-speaker/

Oh come on, not this again...

https://news.rutgers.edu/statement/...-acts-appearance-campus/20110404#.Xkwo9bdOmdM

The Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA) is comprised of students who plan more than 140 programs and events throughout the academic year. The Comedy & Movies committee invited Snooki and comedian Adam Ace based on input from students. No state funds, tuition money, or donor contributions are used for these events. The students use funds designated for student programming, just like other concerts and events they want on campus.

 

[DHajekRC84]

Geico is HQ'd in Chevy Chase, MD. I think they should have the Gecko introduce him.

 

[RUPete]

Geico is HQ'd in Chevy Chase, MD. I think they should have the Gecko introduce him.

I think they both would look sharp in caps and gowns.

 

[Knight Owl]

Too bad the OG Kermie is long gone. Seems a bit like a political statement of defiance as well…given what’s going on.

 

[DHajekRC84]

I think they both would look sharp in caps and gowns.

I'd love the Caveman to do it personally..

 

[MADHAT1]

Maryland is making sure Kermit will be safe and frog legs won't be served at Yahentamitsi .
They hired a friend of their mascot to provide Kermit with the protection he needs

 

[yessir321]

Kermit the Frog
Seriously

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/27/us/k...H7thp6u7dE6k0pHH9g_aem_aydm7SUOrcqFo6j2i4YIhw

It’s honestly probably a better choice than half the local politicians many schools typically get for these types of things.

At least no one should be walking out which had been the new cool thing to do

 

[DHajekRC84]

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[RUinPinehurst]

Turtles eat frogs. All in all, it's not easy being green....