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Does Zoot say Rembrandt or Monet?

posted 17 years ago by rosalind76
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Does anyone know about this? On my old 1980s or early 1990s VHS version of this movie, I swear the exchange during "Happiness Hotel" goes like this:

Kermit: What's wrong with the drummer? He looks a little crazed.
Zoot: Oh, he's just upset about missing the Rembrandt exhibit at the National Gallery.
Animal: Renoir! Renoir!

It's always been one of my favorite lines! But we also own the 2002 CD Muppet Show: Music, Mayhem & More, which has a few numbers from Great Muppet Caper, including Happiness Hotel. During Happiness Hotel on that CD, it goes like this:

Kermit: What's wrong with the drummer? He looks a little crazed.
Zoot: Oh, he's just upset about missing the Monet exhibit at the National Gallery.
Animal: Renoir! Renoir!

Why on earth would they change what Zoot said from Rembrandt to Monet? When did they change it? Is it different on the DVD version? My daughter loves the movie and CD, and I think about this every time I hear it. Anybody know?

[–] shilo_mifsud 17 years ago

im pretty sure its mr. rembrandt

[–] muppetlass87 17 years ago

It was Rembrandt in the movie, and Monet on the CD, so it was different.

If you act like an idiot, don't be surprised if people start throwing rocks at you....

[–] lightening816 17 years ago

Kinda confusing!

I heart Zoot!

[–] furry_wonder 17 years ago

WEll ive just dled it, and i had it taped off the telly on vhs as a kid, now watching the version i now have it is different in a lot of ways. but yeah that was one of the bits jumped out at me like a sore thumb so yeah there are two different film version, as to why. who knows