Kermfrontation

[@ryangrey951]

all of human history has culminated into this one moment

[@ampersketch]

Taking "Man or Muppet" to a whole new level.

[@dandelion_16]

Looking for this comment XD

[@pumpkinhills7611]

BAHAHAHHA yes!!

[@ella_cupcake]

“Am I a good man? Am I a Muppet?”

[@shiningstar737]

The struggle of having no strings to cut, but still feel the hand of whom is controlling you

[@K1d0neThat]

I AM A MAAANNN.. OR AM I A MUPPET.. IF IM A MUPPET THEN IM A VERY MANLY MUPEEEEEETT.

[@hellothere7491]

When your Kermit Impression become so good it becomes a split personality

[@ash-xc2fj]

The little legs swinging the whole time was so funny

[@mushlii]

The fact the audience didn’t immediately erupt with laughter is a crime, maybe the music is too loud to hear them but this is amazing lol

[@rockyxbautista]

i believe the music was added back in over the footage ! but i would LOVE to hear the original footage with the audience reactions haha

[@seanmobley2610]

They did. The mic didn't pick it up.

[@Nathandelange]

I listened to it with headphones they clearly did (thankfully)

[@silentluvr]

i heard cheers erupt and immediately smiled

[@mushlii]

@@silentluvr THANK GOD- maybe my volume was too low but I couldn’t hear, thank you 😭

[@roniyarose9470]

drag kings always have the most batshit crazy performance ideas and i'm here for it

[@thebadpoet]

I was so invested my first thought was “wow what amazing ventriloquism!” but Kermit is lip syncing too. Oops.

[@alecLogan]

Theory going round is that the audio was redubbed, either due to audience appreciation messing with the quality or the sound otherwise not being as clear as could be. In which case, it (probably) wasn’t initially lip-sync’d, but accurate.

[@Train115]

You can see during Kermit's parts his mouth still moves, it's very impressive.

[@vivianagodfrey5084]

The moment I saw “Kermfrontation” my brain literally said “oh, it would be very silly if it is that very specific song of the musical Jekyll and Hyde”… and for my amuse, I was right 😭💀

[@barbarianandy]

I saw it and went "Okay, this is either one of two things. It's either Les Mis or Jekyll and Hyde. I wonder which it is."

[@coolcatrizz]

@@barbarianandyI did the same

[@mabithebard]

I thought it was gonna be Les Mis lol

[@Adam.r.5705]

I was listening to "Confrontation" at the exact moment this popped up on my timeline. I immediately knew what it was and my brain was like 'no way' literally the whole video.

[@ryanhamilton4486]

I’m so happy you and I had the EXACT same thought process

[@hawktalon7890]

Honestly expected Hyde's part to be in Kermit the Frog's voice.

[@tempesttossed6029]

Same same

[@theshockinglyeloquentdog9945]

It's not!?! Booooo

[@pantheonmaker9437]

I must agree

[@Brams2777]

It's not? Peace ✌️

[@furygeist]

They lipsynched but gods, that would have been next level. 😂

[@Bebe-rn2fh]

THE WAY HE THREW KERMIT TO THE GROUND AT THE END HEEELELPPPPPPPP😂😂

[@RLucas3000]

How did the audience not burst instantly into applause?

[@wondermittens1844]

i think the song was dubbed over the video; maybe the audio wasn't too good i'm sure there was thunderous applause

[@CerberustheHound]

The audience was extremely loud during the video so he ended up editing it with the music back over the video.

[@COSun25]

​​@@CerberustheHound The audience laughter would've helped with this video to NOT be taken down just in case someone goes crazy with the copyright. With what we have now, it's still good.

[@teathesilkwing7616]

They did, the mic just didn’t pick it up all that well

[@Linkfan007]

Yea wth is up with that?

[@fawnajohnson6130]

Now I need someone to perform Hyde's part in a Kermit voice XD

[@mikaelap.7143]

Not quite Kermit, but look up Confrontation Joey Richter and it’s kind of close-ish to the vibe you might be looking for

[@fawnajohnson6130]

@mikaelap.7143 Thanks! Just watched it and it's perfect! Loved that he performed Jekyll's part pretty seriously, made Hyde's part even more ridiculous lol

[@mikaelap.7143]

@@fawnajohnson6130 Yes!!! I’m so glad you liked it :)

[@justinsimard6043]

I might have to look into recording this....

[@h.c.49]

This is humanity's apotheosis.

[@tsifirakiehl4250]

The apotheosis is upon us!

[@stahppls2293]

​@@tsifirakiehl4250 it's...a... SHOWSTOPPING NUMBER A REAL SHOWSTOPPER

[@breezybeec]

and kermit has prepared something for the occasion

[@sp4c1ng_0ut8]

@@tsifirakiehl4250It’s inevitable for us!

[@thebugthatruinsyourpicnic]

Didya hear the word?

[@aliencafe]

I didn’t realize I so desperately needed the triple threat of Kermit, one one of my favorite underrated musicals, AND drag artistry but I don’t know how I lived without this video until this moment

[@ridtom6055]

Did anyone expect a smaller Kermit beneath Kermit’s cloak

[@bryanrhodes369]

I fully expected the "am I a man or am i a muppet?" mashup. Guess its best to save that for last night hijinks

[@iliketea1427]

As a J&H fan let me just say: WE NEED A MUPPETS VERSION OF JEKYLL AND HYDE RIGHT NOW!!

[@lou626]

The book , right? It would be pretty cool yeah. Who do You think would play Utterson?

[@iliketea1427]

​​@@lou626 well I do greatly prefer the book plot over the musical plot (like seriously why did they have to add those love interests/triangles?! Why did they have to portray Hyde like that? And Jekyll as well! Why did they have to make Utterson have a smaller role?! And where was the mystery?!), but I also am really obsessed with most of the musical's soundtrack (the one with Andy Warlow obviously, I don't really like the Broadway version) so I can't decide. But a book accurate version would be so refreshing! Also I'm not too familiar with the muppets (because it's been so long since I last watched it) but my mind keeps thinking of Gonzo for Utterson (idk why but my brain has no reasoning for this; I can't stop picturing it but I feel like it's both right and wrong). Though I repeat that I am not a muppet's expert and am having a tough time with this. Although I can picture Gonzo saying "If he be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek" (and istg this line better be included in a muppets version because it is a jem! )

[@lou626]

@@iliketea1427 wow , mucho texto but ok. I agree , Gonzo could be a good pick for it (i love that like. Utterson is so pathetic i love him) and i agree , i'm not a Big fan of movie adaptaions of books. I do like the musical , except for the whole romance thing. Henry is the ace icon we don't deserve

[@Totallynotredtail]

@@lou626 ASEXUAL HENRY JEKYLL FANS WYA 💥🗣️‼️💥🗣️ (I mean people who are ace can still have romantic relationships, but you get the point)

[@lou626]

@@Totallynotredtail 🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@threeducksinatrenchcoat]

Depression? Cured Anxiety? Gone Brain? Stimming Hotel? Trivago

[@MelonHere20]

I miss this meme lnao thank you

[@Totallynotredtail]

The stimming bit is so real because that’s exactly what I was doing watching this

[@dragonfire7965]

TARGET AUDIENCE REACHED!!!!! INCREDIBLE WORK

[@oddbirdMusic]

The dark kermit meme lends itself perfectly to jekyll and hyde. Excellent choice, and lovely singing!

[@skyeaurelliah9883]

how does it feel to be the funniest person alive

[@starredfishing]

oh THIS is drag. THIS is camp. fucking obsessed w this forever ur so talented

[@biyukun]

Fantastic concept! And I love how Kermit's collar is appropriately glam-ified for the drag haha

[@joutatheegg]

A kermedic genius one might say

[@mallk238]

"Am I a Man or a Muppet?" If it were evil

[@Totallynotredtail]

Such a fine line, between a good man and a- *MUPPET*

[@the-dragon-invasion-is-near]

Oh my god????? Using a puppet works so well??? Like, usually, in live performances when one people is doing confrontation they do the "one side of the face has long hair and they spin one side or the other depending on who is talking" and while it can work ok, it's really hard and a lot of performances look flat either because there is not much to look at or because the singing is difficult. And i'm aware that this is anthony warlow's recording (the best version of the jekyll & hyde musical btw), but the visuals of the show look so much better than a guy spinning and trying to sing two people's parts at the same time. (It's also, really, REALLY funny, we stan kermit hyde)

[@chantolove]

It’s probably also got a lot lower risk of a neck injury, LOL

[@wendybutler1681]

Singer's voice is beautiful.

[@the-dragon-invasion-is-near]

@@wendybutler1681 Yeah!! Anthony Warlow is fantastic as Jekyll and Hyde, i love him specially in "the world has gone insane" he delivers desperation and pain perfectly (like in transformation when he screams?? Amazing.)

[@ineededthat3229]

i love jekyll and hyde but the head turn + lighting change can look pretty silly sometimes. also since its difficult to switch between voices and characters so quickly the singing ends up not being the best😅 but i have seen a couple people do it VERY well

[@maricatc]

I was interested when I saw the thumbnail for this video, but when I realized I was watching a drag parody of Jekyll & Hyde with a Kermit hand puppet I lost it laughing 😭

[@romanjv]

A very fine line between a good man... and a muppet...

[@txwtw]

Jokes aside, I love how expressive and animated this guy is and how he’s taking this role so seriously and passionately despite the silliness, also his vocals are impressive as hell.

[@VapeKidJr]

As NYC’s resident drag king I’m so excited to see someone experimenting with concepts like this (and doing a much better job than me tbh)

[@completeregret3513]

Watching your evolution from "cringe" internet cosplayer to full fledged drag king has been absolutely glorious

[@Wublingify]

choking kermit at the end took me OUT

[@theangrypotato1525]

The audience better have erupted in a standing ovation after that that was AMAZING!

[@figthegiant4065]

WHY IS THE MOMENT WHERE HE HOLDS UP KERMITS LIFELESS BODY SILHOUETTED AGAINST A BLOOD RED SCREEN EVERYTHING IVE EVER NEEDED

[@AsdfAsdf-mi6ks]

I thought that this was this man's voice and I was like "wow he sings exactly like the original. And then I heard Hyde. Rip. The acting is good tho.

[@DrJazzyBonespHd]

He’s a drag king. It’s actually a woman

[@txwtw]

Wait so he didn’t sing it? 😢 Still an amazing performance though

[@chantolove]

@@txwtwIt’s the original version of the song. Drag performances are usually lip-sync, that’s just how it be.

[@txwtw]

Damn, I genuinely thought she was a dude lmao @@chantolove

[@Totallynotredtail]

@@txwtw he actually uses he/him pronouns! So he’s a dude, he’s still a drag king though, similar to how women can also be drag queens :3

[@Omnywrench]

Now that I think about it, having the Muppets perform the Curious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with one being played by a human actor and the other a muppet would be brilliant

[@Teddy-lj2rk]

I love being queer

[@OctoJuice]

This is the realest comment

[@Farcamp1]

Of course you do…especially when watching playground propaganda…

[@moderndaymasquerade7461]

Every accusations a confession ​@@Farcamp1

[@sp4c1ng_0ut8]

@@Farcamp1what does this even mean???

[@villaimouse]

​​@@Farcamp1the playground propaganda of the jekyll and hyde musical?

[@grimgreenrain]

Finally KZbin is giving me videos i want!!!!! You keep Kermit's facial expressions up so while even while singing. Performance: Incredible. Costumes: FUN. Techwork: Stunning. Overall fantastic!!!! 💚💚

[@demons__6668]

I've been obsessed with the Jekyll and Hyde musical recently so when this showed up on my recommended, I knew I was in for a great time

[@FigurativeCritter]

This is amazing! If you're interested in this, I definitely recommend looking up Joey Richter's 'Shitty Broadway' performance of this piece! This is such an original concept and so well executed, which just makes it that much funnier😂

[@fslkdgfdkls6219]

omg yes joeys performance of this song is golden

[@Kirbyjer]

Oh his version is so good

[@beagle_uah]

Not gonna lie the first time I saw clips of this on Instagram I had no clue this was done in drag, WHICH MAKES IT EVEN BETTER

[@Emperor-Quill]

As someone who ADORES Jekyll and Hyde type stories (and especially loves the theatrical music) and also loves Kermit, this content might as well be on my doorstep with a giant gift bow slapped onto it.

[@cyberneticflower4823]

Finally, the youtube algorithm gives me content catered specifically to me.

[@baintreachas]

why is everything frank wildhorn makes destined to spawn adaptations better than anything he could ever dream of

[@lilenwasnothere6867]

frank wildhorn's music automatically lends itself to camp

[@Bliffenstimmers]

When I saw the title and thumbnail it took me a second to realize what this video was, but when I did I literally said “oh my god” out loud. This is going to be amazing.

[@theacewithamace8847]

The most emotional performance I have ever seen. I shedded a tear by the pure beauty of this

[@swiftlymurmurs]

Respectfully sir, you are serving kermt

[@Topboxicle]

This is the toughest crowd I've even seen not laughing their asses off at the peak of comedy they were blessed to witness.

[@Jserna05]

This was such an amazing performance. I think if Jim or any other Henson could see this they'd love how the energy and performances from both you and Kermit.

[@Augustiferr]

This is just the plot of Muppets Most Wanted

[@BovineDesigns]

The fact that I knew this was going to be Jekyll and Hyde makes me very proud.

[@delliaangels1439]

I’m a little bit disappointed that they didn’t make Hyde’s lines sound like Kermit.

[@Rezmason]

Oh lord how I needed this. My wife and I caught a terrible stomach bug this week but I couldn't do what needed to be done until watching your fantastic performance compelled me to expunge that rough devilry from my person and I feel so so so much better. 💚 I thank you for lending me your strength when I needed it

[@Pippinpanic]

It's the least I could do, my friend.

[@BookWormLA]

Every time my phone service is down i get this video by itself on my KZbin front page because it’s the only one I have downloaded. Don’t know when I did it but there ya go. Thank you for this art

[@yourlocaldemon2195]

You know maybe being alive isn’t so bad

[@cindy3933]

there are tears in my eyes

[@BerylLx]

Ngl I hadn't heard of drag kings until today when I saw this video on my home page Incredibly impressed and entertained, is an understatement of the emotions boiling within me right now

[@robynratzan4179]

This found its target audience. Very beautiful and artistic performance 👏🏻💚🐸

[@ColdUtopia]

After elmo was attacked by larry david, seeing Kermit get throttled hits differently.

[@CharlieDoesDrag]

This is a perfect example as to why I look up to you and am constantly inspired by you for my own drag. You are such a gift to this world 💕

[@meepmeep749]

Now I know what separates puppet from muppet. Muppets are the one in control o:

[@imahumanlarva3248]

Someone send this to the Muppet Joker. His magesty must see this

[@c0l3d.s0n]

Me: wait that’s actually an amazing idea for my next drag outfit (I was planning on doing confrontation lmao) Me, later: holy shit this person is a drag king

[@SaramatheUnchained]

I’d kill for a 10th of the creativity Drag performers, each performance is as unique as a snowflake and as majestic as one too. Flawless work king, keep it up

[@Pierrue]

Ok I’ve been putting off listening to songs from Jekyll and Hyde since I just had no interest but after being randomly recommended this vid by the algorithm, I just have to listen and watch the musical now.

[@xmayoburkex]

This is genius! I love this so much!

[@Pippinpanic]

Oh my, this is picking up again! Well hello there. I've never had anything pick up like this before. Please consider sticking around or dropping by my Instagram!

[@CallMeJoy_wastaken]

3:14 This part is gold. Like omg.

[@enitenit2791]

This is the best thing ever the audience must have been asleep

[@mediakira6621]

Know what would have of funnier, if the arms went up when he yelled “hyyyyydeeee”

[@lynn858]

The algorithm branches out, and it actually guessed well?! So awesome!

[@lauravturner]

At this moment, this vid has 7k views. If that doesn't drastically go up in the next few weeks, the algorithm will have failed the entire internet. This masterpiece must be shared. This memery must reach its audience.

[@lucasallanrogers]

The algorithm has earned a rare W.

[@Pippinpanic]

We did it Laura

[@lauravturner]

You did it! Huzzah! I have barely listened to this song since but I am so glad that coming back to it has yielded this as a top result. Congratulations!

[@samanthasinger7235]

10/10 excellent transcendent spectacular brilliant original amazing talented fantastic perfect

[@epsilionkiyo]

a tumblr poll brought me here and im so mad i havent already seen this, this is perfection

[@randomfandom2516]

Gonna tell my kids this was Muppet Joker

[@b81312]

This is amazing! Such convincing acting, and i love the dramatic red background in the end!

[@keona5560]

Phenomenal work. No one will ever be able to perform to this caliber ever again, everyone else pack it the fuck up

[@hazyorange]

This is a masterpiece. I can't believe this isn't like a 10-year old KZbin video.

[@benenwren4110]

I admire the amount of practice it must have taken him to resist lip syncing the Kermit parts.

[@mt.penguinmonster4144]

Holy hell this is one of the most amazing performances I've seen on KZbin

[@datchia]

That isn't Kermit, that's gotta be Constantine from Muppets: Most Wanted

[@Chameleon-Scythe]

Greetings, Datchia. I’m just gonna come here to remind you that you watch this video :)

[@AoiTodos_number1fan]

I would’ve PEED myself laughing

[@CameronWilliams-g9j]

I’m toasted asf rn and this might just be the best video I’ve ever seen deadass

[@Zhespy]

When I saw the thumbnail I knew in my heart it was gonna be the Jekyll and Hyde version and I was very pleased it was

[@mollyc.5406]

This is absolutely fantastic!!! I have been cheering loudly throughout watching this video - it's so good!

[@paigejung8528]

I love how this is the shit that pops up on my KZbin feed as I’m preparing for my Jekyll and Hyde audition

[@oceanblue2358]

That moon cloak is everything.

[@sparkelyspacedino]

This is quiet possibly the best preformence I’ve ever seen

[@kojinaoftheinvertedeye810]

Kermie's here to stay no matter what you may pretend! This is the nightmare that goes on!

[@Moon-Fang]

I love when theatre kids theatre kid

[@ablueluo]

this is fucking amazing dude 😭 especially since i just finished The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

[@nonoo2157]

I will never get over this 😭❤️

[@rachels6808]

I believe I have found gold among the algorithm sand. Best performance I have ever seen.

[@ineffable.amethyst]

I was expecting the evil Kermit with the mole lol

[@shortinsomniac76]

This is such a perfect intersection of everything that i love.

[@lucasmalkin3295]

David Hasselhoff's performance of this song has always been a guilty pleasure that makes me laugh. I am glad to see someone take the material more seriously.

[@FudgeYeahAmerica]

Oh shit Matt, you’re going viral!!! I’m so pumped it’s this artistry!

[@studiolook]

This is incredible. This is the type of drag I would want to do. So cathartic

[@limelantern5637]

The energy! The poses! The facial expressions! This was SO GOOD! God, it takes me back to when I sang this song in my high school talent show, like this performance gets me finding-it-for-the-first-time-in-high-school levels of excited about this song all over again!

[@beansforsalewahoo]

THAT WAS SO COOL???