Sweetums the Muppet and His Fans

In this photo, six women in swimsuits pose with Sweetums, the beloved Muppet character. Sweetums is a large, hairy ogre-like Muppet known for his friendly demeanor and comical antics. He is operated by Matt Vogel, a talented puppeteer who succeeded the original performer, Jerry Nelson.

Jerry gained widespread fame for his work with the Muppets, performing iconic characters such as Count von Count and Floyd Pepper. He continued to work with the Muppets until his passing in 2012. Matt, who currently performs as Sweetums, has also taken on other notable Muppet roles and continues to bring these characters to life.