Talk:Fozzie Bear

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

	Film Portal This article is within the scope of WikiProject Films. This project is a central gathering of editors working to build comprehensive and detailed articles for film topics on Wikipedia. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this page, or visit the project page, where you can join the project and/or contribute to the discussion.
Stub This article has been rated as Stub-Class on the quality scale. ??? This article has not yet received a rating on the priority scale.
Editing Guidelines Please remember these guidelines when editing a film article: If a non-film article already exists with the name of the film that you are trying to create an article for, disambiguate and use (film) in the title: Film Title (film) For more information see: Wikipedia:Naming conventions (films) When writing an article about a particular film, the general format should be a concise lead section, followed by a plot summary of no more than 900 words, production details, a cast list, a reception section, and references. Create an Infobox that tells all pertinent information about the film. Article upgrading needed: You can help! WP:IA   Stub to Start-Class Upgrading Instructions for Films Note that instructions for articles on other types of film topics within the scope of WikiProject Films are currently under development. To contribute in upgrading this stub article to Start class, the following requirements must be met: Significant intro (list the title, alternate titles, year released, director, actors starring in the film, summary of headings, etc.) Film infobox ({{infobox film}}) Picture: Consult WikiProject Free Images for freely released images from a film shoot, opening, or other relevant free image. Non-free and unlicensed images are to be avoided if at all possible, but if used should include a detailed fair use rationale. (An image is not required for start class if unavailable.) Plot summary Include cast and crew information. At least two other developed sections of information (production, reception (including box office figures), awards and honors, themes, differences from novel or TV show, soundtrack, sequels, DVD release, etc.) Categories (by year, country, language, and genre(s))  Helpful links: WP:BETTER, WP:LEAD, WP:REF, WP:WAF Once this article has fulfilled these requirements, the film can be reassessed to Start class and this template will be removed automatically.
Additional Information: This article has been checked against the following criteria for B-Class status: Referencing and citation: not checked Coverage and accuracy: not checked Structure: not checked Grammar: not checked Supporting materials: not checked To fill out this checklist, please add the following to the template call: <!-- 1. It is suitably referenced, and all major points are appropriately cited. --> |B-Class-1=yes/no <!-- 2. It reasonably covers the topic, and does not contain major omissions or inaccuracies. --> |B-Class-2=yes/no <!-- 3. It has a defined structure, including a lead section and one or more sections of content. --> |B-Class-3=yes/no <!-- 4. It is free from major grammatical errors. --> |B-Class-4=yes/no <!-- 5. It contains appropriate supporting materials, such as an infobox, images, or diagrams. --> |B-Class-5=yes/no

Contents 1 Validation 2 Conflict 3 Fozzie's creation 4 Removed Content 5 Question 6 Wocka Wokka Wacka? 7 Origin of his name? 8 Fair use rationale for Image:Fozzie.jpg 9 Current image

[edit] Validation

Validation of article performed by WIKICHECK. February 8, 2006 5:43pm. WikiCheck 22:43, 8 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Conflict

The article for [Frank Oz] states that he is the source of Fozzie's name.

The article for Frank Oz has now been corrected. (For future reference, there's a FAQ on the official Henson site that has a section about the origin of Fozzie's name.) --Paul A 04:15, 18 Aug 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Fozzie's creation

Is there a reference that says who specifically created Fozzie? —tregoweth 21:38, Oct 16, 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Removed Content

Removed this unencyclopedic coment from the article, could be rephrased into useful info.

There is a hilarious running joke about Fozzy - whenever he takes of his trademark hat (which is rarely), he is revealed to have a balding pate by the shape of his head - implying a baldness despite a full coat of hair !

--The_stuart 02:04, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Question

Shouldn't this article be merged with the article Fozzy Bear? I'm not sure if there's even a difference between either of the articles!

--Alice2 02:22, 21 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wocka Wokka Wacka?

"Wakka wakka wakka" was recently changed to "Wocka Wocka Wocka"[1] but does anyone have a cite so we can know for sure? Maybe an original script from the show or a movie? Searching on Google isn't very helpful (G.D. that Pac-Man!) Ewlyahoocom 23:42, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

It's written as "Wocka Wocka" in all of the Muppet Show storybooks, including Muppet Madness (1980), The Case of the Missing Hat (1982), and If You Were Fozzie (1995). Toughpigs 15:54, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Just to be 100% clear on this: do you mean it always appears as "Wocka Wocka" (2 Wocka's), or does it vary? Ewlyahoocom 00:21, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

He says it three times. I admit I've seen it written Wakka, but never in the storybook which I'm fine in accepting as canon. Someone can note its twice use in books if they really feel compelled, but its definitely thrice when spoken. LOL, sometimes I can't believe the subjects of discussion :-) --Bobak 18:37, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Origin of his name?

I've heard he was named Fozzie because of Frank Oz's name (F. Oz), but this article suggests otherwise.

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Fozzie.jpg

Image:Fozzie.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to ensure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images lacking such an explanation can be deleted one week after being tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.

BetacommandBot (talk) 21:21, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Current image

We need an image that sums up the character not one where he is in 'disguise'. This goes for all Muppets characters. something like this one (but licensed) http://www.drinkatwork.com/FozzieBear.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.128.56.228 (talk) 00:10, 6 March 2008 (UTC)