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[[Image:Muppet Babies - Skeeter.jpg|thumb|300px|Skeeter]]
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[[Image:Muppet Babies - Skeeter.jpg|thumb|300px]]
   
'''Skeeter''' is [[Scooter]]'s [[twins|twin]] sister, an athletic young girl, predominantly featured in ''[[Muppet Babies]]''.
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'''Skeeter''' is [[Scooter|Scooter's]] tomboyish [[twins|twin]] sister, an athletic young girl predominantly featured in ''[[Muppet Babies]]''.
   
Unlike the other babies, Skeeter was created specifically for ''Muppet Babies'' in 1984. With [[Baby Piggy|Miss Piggy]] being the only major female character in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' cast Skeeter was introduced as another female figure - an athletic young girl, Skeeter balances Piggy's ultra-feminine role.
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Unlike the other babies, Skeeter was created specifically for ''Muppet Babies'' in 1984. With [[Baby Piggy|Miss Piggy]] being the only major female character in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' cast, Skeeter was introduced as another female figure. An athletic young girl, Skeeter balances Piggy's ultra-feminine role.
   
She is energetic, gutsy and spirited but, at times, can become a bit of a show-off. Skeeter and her brother Scooter would ocasionally show signs of sibling rivalry in the nursery, and Skeeter would often call her brother a "nerd". While Skeeter often expressed interest in being an athlete or gymnast, her brother was more interested in computers and books.
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She is energetic, gutsy and spirited but, at times, can be a bit of a show-off. Skeeter and her brother Scooter would occasionally show signs of sibling rivalry in the nursery, with Skeeter often calling her brother a "nerd." While Skeeter often expressed interest in being an athlete or gymnast, her brother was more interested in computers and books.
   
Piggy and Skeeter would often fight for the feminine roles; examples of this behavior can be seen in the second season episode "[[Episode 206: Snow White and the Seven Muppets|Snow White and the Seven Muppets]]" wherein the two girls fight over the role of [[Snow White]], and in the fourth season's "[[Episode 417: Masquerading Muppets|Masquerading Muppets]]" where Skeeter becomes jealous that Piggy "always gets to be queen."
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Piggy and Skeeter would often fight for the feminine roles; examples of this behavior can be seen in the second season episode "[[Episode 206: Snow White and the Seven Muppets|Snow White and the Seven Muppets]]", wherein the two girls fight over the role of [[Snow White]], and in the fourth season's "[[Episode 417: Masquerading Muppets|Masquerading Muppets]]", in which Skeeter becomes jealous that Piggy "always gets to be queen."
   
 
Like [[Characters Performed by Their Opposite Gender|many female Muppets]], Skeeter was performed by male actors. [[Howie Mandel]] voiced the character for the first two seasons of ''Muppet Babies'', after which [[Frank Welker]] took over the role.
 
Like [[Characters Performed by Their Opposite Gender|many female Muppets]], Skeeter was performed by male actors. [[Howie Mandel]] voiced the character for the first two seasons of ''Muppet Babies'', after which [[Frank Welker]] took over the role.
   
Aside from appearing in animated and illustrated form, Skeeter appeared in [[Muppet Babies (puppets)#babyskeeter|photo puppet]] form in the books ''[[Muppet Babies' Classic Children's Tales]]'' and ''[[Muppet Babies' Classic Nursery Rhymes]]''. A large [[:Image:Baby skeeter.JPG|walk-around version]] of the character was created for the [[Jim Henson's Muppet Babies Live!]] stage show.
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Skeeter never appeared in traditional puppet form, but she did appear as a [[Muppet Babies (puppets)#babyskeeter|photo puppet]] in the books ''[[Muppet Babies' Classic Children's Tales]]'' and ''[[Muppet Babies' Classic Nursery Rhymes]]''. A large [[:Image:Baby skeeter.JPG|walk-around version]] of the character was created for the [[Jim Henson's Muppet Babies Live!]] stage show.
   
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Image:Babyskeeter.jpg|animated Skeeter on<br>''Muppet Babies''
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Image:Babyskeeter.jpg|The animated Skeeter on ''Muppet Babies''
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Image:Skeeter.jpg|photo puppet in<br>''Classic Nursery Rhymes''
Image:Skeeter.jpg|The Skeeter photo puppet in ''Classic Nursery Rhymes''
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Image:Baby_skeeter.JPG|Skeeter walk-around from<br>''Muppet Babies Live!''
Image:Baby_skeeter.JPG|The Skeeter walk-around from ''Muppet Babies Live!''
 
 
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==Outside ''Muppet Babies''==
 
==Outside ''Muppet Babies''==
[[Image:Muppetkidskeeter.jpg|frame|Skeeter and her brother Scooter in the ''Muppet Kids'' series]]
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[[Image:Muppetkidskeeter.jpg|thumb|300px|Post-''Babies'', pre-"adult" Skeeter and her brother Scooter in the ''Muppet Kids'' series.]]
A [[Skeeter (Muppet Kids)|pre-teen version]] of Skeeter appeared in many [[Muppet Kids]] books and products. Skeeter was seen living with her brother and [[Scooter and Skeeter's Dad|their dad]]. She is often depectied wearing a green shirt and a skirt. Similar to her toddler incarnation, Skeeter has a lot of energy, and continues her love for sports. She is more outgoing than her brother. [[Janice (Muppet Kids)|Janice]] and [[Piggy (Muppet Kids)|Piggy]] are her best friends.
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A pre-teen version of Skeeter appeared in many [[Muppet Kids]] books and products. Skeeter was seen living with her brother and [[Scooter and Skeeter's Dad|their dad]]. She is often depectied wearing a green shirt and a skirt. Similar to her toddler incarnation, Skeeter has a lot of energy, and continues her love for sports. She is more outgoing than her brother. [[Janice (Muppet Kids)|Janice]] and [[Piggy (Muppet Kids)|Piggy]] are her best friends.
   
Skeeter has only rarely appeared as a grown-up: once on a [[Carl's Jr. Muppet Parade of Stars Toys]] promotional bag and a cameo in the Muppet Pick-Me-Up Book ''[[You've Still Got Me]]''.
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Skeeter has only rarely appeared as a grown-up: once on a [[Carl's Jr. Muppet Parade of Stars Toys]] promotional bag and in a cameo in the Muppet Pick-Me-Up Book ''[[You've Still Got Me]]''.
   
In the storybook ''[[It's Story Time]]'', a [[:Category:Halloween|Halloween]] story about [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie's]] quest for the perfect [[:Category:Halloween Costumes|costume]] shows that she has dressed up as a giant with Scooter, sitting on his shoulders. She is not shown in any of the illustrations, only Scooter is seen peeking out from the costume.
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In "Fozzie's Costume" from ''[[It's Story Time]]'', [[Fozzie]] is on a quest for the perfect [[Halloween|Halloween costume]]. He happens upon two of his friends dressed as a giant. Scooter peers out through the jacket, while Skeeter, atop his shoulders, speaks to Fozzie unseen [[:File:Scooter skeeter giant.JPG|behind the mask]].
   
In [[MuppetZine]] issue 3 (1993), ''Muppet Babies'' storyboard director [[Scott Shaw!]] wrote: {{quote|As for the adult Skeeter, Henson Associates art director [[Michael Frith]] once explained that she's now a famous explorer, never seen again after an expedition to the jungles of the Amazon!}}
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In [[MuppetZine]] issue 3 (1993), ''Muppet Babies'' storyboard director [[Scott Shaw!]] wrote:
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{{quote|As for the adult Skeeter, Henson Associates art director [[Michael Frith]] once explained that she's now a famous explorer, never seen again after an expedition to the jungles of the Amazon!}}
   
 
When asked in 2009, "Whatever happened to Skeeter?", Muppet writer [[Jim Lewis]] said:
 
When asked in 2009, "Whatever happened to Skeeter?", Muppet writer [[Jim Lewis]] said:
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{{quote|Ahh, Skeeter. I wasn't there for the creation of the "Muppet Babies" animated series, but I suspect she was added to the show so there'd be another (dare I say, more balanced than Baby Piggy) female character on a show aimed at kids. We threw around various bizarre scenarios about what happened to Skeeter after "Muppet Babies," but none of these were ever confirmed. Frankly, I suggest contacting the Federal Witness Protection Program for more info. Let us know what you find out. <ref>[http://articles.muppetnewsflash.com/2008/03/ask-jim-lewis.html Ask Jim Lewis]</ref>}}
 
{{quote|Ahh, Skeeter. I wasn't there for the creation of the "Muppet Babies" animated series, but I suspect she was added to the show so there'd be another (dare I say, more balanced than Baby Piggy) female character on a show aimed at kids. We threw around various bizarre scenarios about what happened to Skeeter after "Muppet Babies," but none of these were ever confirmed. Frankly, I suggest contacting the Federal Witness Protection Program for more info. Let us know what you find out. <ref>[http://articles.muppetnewsflash.com/2008/03/ask-jim-lewis.html Ask Jim Lewis]</ref>}}
   
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In an interview with Kermit the Frog on [[Inside the Magic]], he explained that Skeeter's been on meditative retreat since becoming a Buddhist.
Skeeter appears in ''[[The Muppet Show Comic Book: Family Reunion]]''. Initially, the dialogue throughout the four part story avoids using her name. [[Roger Langridge]] cites that an arrangement was made between Boom and Disney, and the character is referred to as "Scooter's sister" in the story.<ref>[http://www.toughpigs.com/langridge-qa-7/ ToughPigs.com Q&A with Roger Langridge]</ref> (She finally signs a letter at the end of the story, as "Skeeter.") Much like her role on ''Muppet Babies'', she has a complicated relationship with [[Miss Piggy]]; in one moment she appears to extend an olive branch, but in the same beat, plants an immature sign on Piggy's back. During her time at [[the Muppet Theatre]], she affectionately refers to Scooter as a nerd, manipulates [[Andy and Randy]] as pawns in a practical joke on Piggy, takes a misplaced interest in [[Robin]]'s well-being, and poses as [[Fozzie]]'s girlfriend. As the story comes to a close, Skeeter heads back to college to finish her degree in archeology, while serving as an assistant for world famous detective Wormwood Soames. Her name is finally mentioned in the final issue, where she signs it at the end of her letter to Scooter.
 
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==Family Reunion==
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[[File:Skeeter character notes Amy Mebberson.jpg|thumb|300px|Amy Mebberson's character notes for ''Family Reunion''.]]
 
Skeeter appears in ''[[The Muppet Show Comic Book]]'' during the "[[The Muppet Show Comic Book: Family Reunion|Family Reunion]]" story arc. Initially, the dialogue throughout the four part story avoids using her name. [[Roger Langridge]] cites that an arrangement was made between Boom and Disney, and the character is referred to as "Scooter's sister" in the story.<ref>[http://www.toughpigs.com/langridge-qa-7/ ToughPigs.com Q&A with Roger Langridge]</ref> (She finally signs a letter at the end of the story, as "Skeeter.") Much like her role on ''Muppet Babies'', she has a complicated relationship with [[Miss Piggy]]; in one moment she appears to extend an olive branch, but in the same beat, plants an immature sign on Piggy's back. During her time at [[the Muppet Theater]], she affectionately refers to Scooter as a nerd, manipulates [[Andy and Randy]] as pawns in a practical joke on Piggy, takes a misplaced interest in [[Robin the Frog|Robin]]'s well-being, and poses as [[Fozzie]]'s girlfriend. As the story comes to a close, Skeeter heads back to college to finish her degree in archeology, while also revealing that she is Agent X, an assistant for world famous detective [[Wormwood Soames]].
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In a recent interview with Toughpigs.com, Langridge mentioned that he was talking about having Skeeter return for one of the story arcs.
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Adult Skeeter also makes a number of background cameos in the 2010 comic ''[[Muppet Sherlock Holmes]]''.
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Skeeter makes a brief cameo in the background of an illustration in the 2012 storybook ''[[Green and Bear It]]''. The book was illustrated by [[Amy Mebberson]], who drew the "Family Reunion" story. Mebberson stated in 2011 that she is "determined to re-establish Skeeter as [a member of the Muppet] canon if it kills me."<ref>[http://amymebberson.tumblr.com/post/13225108585/concept-comic-strip-for-mini-muppets-yes-i-am "Concept comic strip for 'Mini Muppets'" post on Amy Mebberson's Tumblr]</ref>
   
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Image:Skeeter kid.jpg|The pre-teen Skeeter in the ''[[Muppet Kids]]'' series.
 
Image:Skeeter kid.jpg|The pre-teen Skeeter in the ''[[Muppet Kids]]'' series.
Image:AdultSkeeter.jpg|An adult Skeeter makes an illustrated cameo in ''[[You've Still Got Me]]''.
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Image:AdultSkeeter.jpg|An adult Skeeter makes a cameo in ''[[You've Still Got Me]]''.
File:Skeeteradultbag.JPG|Adult Skeeter on a 1992 [[Carl's Jr. Muppet Parade of Stars Toys]] bag.
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File:Skeeteradultbag.JPG|Adult Skeeter on a 1992 [[Muppet Parade of Stars toys|Carl's Jr bag]].
 
File:Skeetercomic.jpg|Skeeter in ''[[The Muppet Show Comic Book: Family Reunion]]''.
 
File:Skeetercomic.jpg|Skeeter in ''[[The Muppet Show Comic Book: Family Reunion]]''.
 
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Muppet Babies - Skeeter

Skeeter is Scooter's tomboyish twin sister, an athletic young girl predominantly featured in Muppet Babies.

Unlike the other babies, Skeeter was created specifically for Muppet Babies in 1984. With Miss Piggy being the only major female character in The Muppet Show cast, Skeeter was introduced as another female figure. An athletic young girl, Skeeter balances Piggy's ultra-feminine role.

She is energetic, gutsy and spirited but, at times, can be a bit of a show-off. Skeeter and her brother Scooter would occasionally show signs of sibling rivalry in the nursery, with Skeeter often calling her brother a "nerd." While Skeeter often expressed interest in being an athlete or gymnast, her brother was more interested in computers and books.

Piggy and Skeeter would often fight for the feminine roles; examples of this behavior can be seen in the second season episode "Snow White and the Seven Muppets", wherein the two girls fight over the role of Snow White, and in the fourth season's "Masquerading Muppets", in which Skeeter becomes jealous that Piggy "always gets to be queen."

Like many female Muppets, Skeeter was performed by male actors. Howie Mandel voiced the character for the first two seasons of Muppet Babies, after which Frank Welker took over the role.

Skeeter never appeared in traditional puppet form, but she did appear as a photo puppet in the books Muppet Babies' Classic Children's Tales and Muppet Babies' Classic Nursery Rhymes. A large walk-around version of the character was created for the Jim Henson's Muppet Babies Live! stage show.

Outside Muppet Babies

Muppetkidskeeter

Post-Babies, pre-"adult" Skeeter and her brother Scooter in the Muppet Kids series.

A pre-teen version of Skeeter appeared in many Muppet Kids books and products. Skeeter was seen living with her brother and their dad. She is often depectied wearing a green shirt and a skirt. Similar to her toddler incarnation, Skeeter has a lot of energy, and continues her love for sports. She is more outgoing than her brother. Janice and Piggy are her best friends.

Skeeter has only rarely appeared as a grown-up: once on a Carl's Jr. Muppet Parade of Stars Toys promotional bag and in a cameo in the Muppet Pick-Me-Up Book You've Still Got Me.

In "Fozzie's Costume" from It's Story Time, Fozzie is on a quest for the perfect Halloween costume. He happens upon two of his friends dressed as a giant. Scooter peers out through the jacket, while Skeeter, atop his shoulders, speaks to Fozzie unseen behind the mask.

In MuppetZine issue 3 (1993), Muppet Babies storyboard director Scott Shaw! wrote:

As for the adult Skeeter, Henson Associates art director Michael Frith once explained that she's now a famous explorer, never seen again after an expedition to the jungles of the Amazon!

When asked in 2009, "Whatever happened to Skeeter?", Muppet writer Jim Lewis said:

Ahh, Skeeter. I wasn't there for the creation of the "Muppet Babies" animated series, but I suspect she was added to the show so there'd be another (dare I say, more balanced than Baby Piggy) female character on a show aimed at kids. We threw around various bizarre scenarios about what happened to Skeeter after "Muppet Babies," but none of these were ever confirmed. Frankly, I suggest contacting the Federal Witness Protection Program for more info. Let us know what you find out. [1]

In an interview with Kermit the Frog on Inside the Magic, he explained that Skeeter's been on meditative retreat since becoming a Buddhist.

Family Reunion

Skeeter character notes Amy Mebberson

Amy Mebberson's character notes for Family Reunion.

Skeeter appears in The Muppet Show Comic Book during the "Family Reunion" story arc. Initially, the dialogue throughout the four part story avoids using her name. Roger Langridge cites that an arrangement was made between Boom and Disney, and the character is referred to as "Scooter's sister" in the story.[2] (She finally signs a letter at the end of the story, as "Skeeter.") Much like her role on Muppet Babies, she has a complicated relationship with Miss Piggy; in one moment she appears to extend an olive branch, but in the same beat, plants an immature sign on Piggy's back. During her time at the Muppet Theater, she affectionately refers to Scooter as a nerd, manipulates Andy and Randy as pawns in a practical joke on Piggy, takes a misplaced interest in Robin's well-being, and poses as Fozzie's girlfriend. As the story comes to a close, Skeeter heads back to college to finish her degree in archeology, while also revealing that she is Agent X, an assistant for world famous detective Wormwood Soames.

In a recent interview with Toughpigs.com, Langridge mentioned that he was talking about having Skeeter return for one of the story arcs.

Adult Skeeter also makes a number of background cameos in the 2010 comic Muppet Sherlock Holmes.

Skeeter makes a brief cameo in the background of an illustration in the 2012 storybook Green and Bear It. The book was illustrated by Amy Mebberson, who drew the "Family Reunion" story. Mebberson stated in 2011 that she is "determined to re-establish Skeeter as [a member of the Muppet] canon if it kills me."[3]

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