Finding New York’s Favorite Muppet: A Fun Look at Muppet Mania

Muppet fans! Have you ever wondered which fuzzy friend rules the roost in New York? We took a look into the world of Google searches to find the most popular Muppets in every state. Let’s look at New York and see who steals the show in the Empire State!

Cookie Monster – The Cookie Connoisseur

Guess who’s got the biggest cookie-loving fan base in New York? That’s right, it's Cookie Monster! This blue fella’s obsession with cookies has won the hearts of people (including mine) in 23 states, showing that you can’t go wrong with a classic love for sweets.

Kermit the Frog – West Coast Coolness

Going out west, Kermit the Frog has charmed his way into the hearts of Muppet fans in seven states like Colorado, Idaho, and Washington. With his peculiar voice and easygoing style, it’s no surprise that Kermit is a hit on the West Coast.

Miss Piggy – Southern Sass

Down in the South, Miss Piggy reigns supreme in states like Alabama, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Her fabulous fashion sense make her the queen of the South when it comes to Muppet popularity.

Other Muppets – Honorable Mentions

While Cookie Monster, Kermit, and Miss Piggy steal the show in many states, characters like Sam Eagle, Mr. Snuffleupagus, Grover, and Fozzie Bear also have their followers in select areas, proving that there’s a Muppet for everyone out there.

New York’s Muppet Mania

In New York, Cookie Monster takes the cake (or cookie!) as the most searched Muppet in New York. His lovable, cookie-craving ways have found it's way into the hearts of New Yorkers of all ages, showing New York's sweet side when it comes to the Muppets.

Method to the Muppet Madness

To find out which Muppet ruled each state, we looked at Google Trends data from the past year to see the search interest in different characters. This gave us a look into the wild and wacky world of Muppet mania across the country.

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Whether you’re a fan of Cookie Monster’s cookie cravings or Kermit’s calm demeanor, the Muppets bring a smile to our faces no matter where we are from. And in New York, it’s the blue guy with the cookie addiction that steals the show. See the most popular Muppet in every state here.