The Fraggle Paradox: Is Fraggle Rock the perfect world? – Here are 7 Reasons We Believe So

By Mark A. Leon

Much has been said about the muppet ecosystem. From strong family values to drug-induced silliness wrapped up in song and dance. No matter how we view and interpret this sub-culture, it has remained a part of our lives for over 50 years. From 1983 to 1987, Jim Henson Productions in conjunction with HBO gave children and adults 30 minutes of colorful entertainment every Monday with strong socio-economic undertones that we didn’t even see hit us.

Over the years, this show has spun a frenzy of extended narrative and merchandising including an animated version, dolls, books, games, and now a new reboot on Apple. Did Jim Henson and his team see something almost 40 years ago that may have summed up the perfect world and lessons we can relate to today?

Looking at certain components of the story, characters and home of this subterranean civilization may open our eyes to what we have been blinded to for so long.

7 Reasons Fraggle Rock is the Perfect World

1. Fraggle Rock did not have or need law enforcement. They were a self-governing society that chose song and dance numbers over crime and violence. As we look at the value of law enforcement today and their abusive liberties, is there a lesson we can learn about harmonious living from the Fraggles and the other dwellers of Fraggle Rock?
2. Fraggle Rock was a community that lived in complete isolation. They were their own underground island self contained with all the natural resources needed to survive. Not a bad layout in the event of a global pandemic.
3. All Lives Matter – Fraggles and Doozers never judged one another based on their color, creed, believes, or sexual preferences. They were yellow, red, blue, and green. All the colors of the rainbow and all equally important to the safe haven of existence.
4. Healthy Living – The most important and valued food item was the radish. They loved eating food raised in the ground. Also, healthy soups were a part of their diet and were featured in all their celebrations.
5. Economic Growth and Job Security – Doozers loved to build. All-day, every day their built bridges and roads and the Fraggles would eat them as snacks. There was no animosity or anger. It was a reason for living focused on the co-existence of hard-working doozers and an edible infrastructure so loved by the Fraggles.
6. Always singing and dancing – Fraggle Rock was not known for depression (Maybe Goober), hate, criminal behavior, bullying, or wrongdoing. They just sang and danced. Every episode, including the iconic opening theme, was filled with music, laughter, and dancing. Now that is a society I can get on board with.
7. Tradition and Celebration – Fraggles never lost sight of their roots and heritage. They are a proud group that flourished in celebrations and festivals. Celebrations and remembrance of their past are such a critical part of their lives. Remembering their past to ensure a bright future is a creed in Fraggle Rock.

There are seven reasons, Fraggle Rock was trying to teach us that a good idealistic world filled with love, laughter, dance, and harmony can exist.

What can we all learn?