History Film / ItsAVeryMerryMuppetChristmasMovie

* ConspicuousCGI: The giant dragonfly concocted by Whoopi Goldberg just because she can.

* ImpossibleTheft: In the alternate reality, Fozzie picks Kermit's pocket and steals his wallet. Daniel [[LampshadeHanging lampshades]] the impossible part when he points out that Kermit doesn't ''have'' pockets.

** A big one to the original ''Film/TheMuppetMovie'', when Kermit discovers that in the world where he never existed, Doc Hopper did successfully open his chain of french-fried frog legs restaurants.

* RecycledInSpace: ''Film/ItsAWonderfulLife'' [-WITH MUPPETS-]!

* AccidentalMisnaming: Because Daniel is nervous and mutters when dealing directly with The Boss for the first time, he tells her his name is, "D-d-d-dan... Danny... el...". With that, The Boss calls him "Danny-elle". (Which could be interpreted as "Danny L.", when you find out that [[{{Tuckerization}} Daniel was named after Jim Lewis' son]].)

* MaliciousMisnaming: Bitterman continually calls the Muppets "Muffins" and Pepe "Pee-pee". Also Glenn (who apparently is second-in-command in Heaven) keeps calling Daniel "Dan" or "Danny", despite Daniel ''repeatedly'' telling him in their conversation he prefers to be called Daniel.
* MeaningfulName: Rachel Bitterman is a very bitter, cynical individual. Inverted with her father, with whom the Muppets are implied to have had a good relationship.

* OurAngelsAreDifferent: Heaven, at least the part where Daniel works, is a giant cubicle farm.

* BitingTheHandHumor: After Daniel wonders aloud how Bitterman could take control of so much in the Kermit-less universe, Kermit comments, "Corporate synergy... it's out of control." He then crosses his legs revealing the NBC logo on the bottom of his foot (this special was produced by NBC). Ironically, the Muppets would later be bought by Disney.

** A big one to the original ''TheMuppetMovie'', when Kermit discovers that in the world where he never existed, Doc Hopper did successfully open his chain of french-fried frog legs restaurants.

* EyeScream: To get to the alternate universe, Daniel sprinkles snow into Kermit's eyes. [[spoiler: To get out of it, Daniel actually]] [[spoiler: ''spits'']] [[spoiler: into Kermit's eyes.]]

An angel named Daniel (David Arquette) watches Earth on Christmas Eve in horror. Kermit the Frog and his friends, through a series of mishaps, misplace their theater's December rent payment to the wicked Rachel Bitterman (Joan Cusack), who wants to tear down the theater to build a nightclub. Determined not to let the despondent Kermit give up on his dreams, Daniel appeals to his [[{{God}} Boss]] (Whoopi Goldberg) to review the situation and intervene.

* TheCameo: Several celebrities appear as themselves, including Carson Daly, Kelly Ripa, and Regis Philbin.

* GiftOfTheMagiPlot: Spoofed in the beginning of the film, when several Muppets exchange gifts only to discover that they've given up prized possessions to do so.

** AccidentalMisnaming: Because Daniel is nervous and mutters when dealing directly with The Boss for the first time, he tells her his name is, "D-d-d-dan... Danny... el...". With that, The Boss calls him "Danny-elle". (Which could be interpreted as "Danny L.", when you find out that [[{{Tuckerization}} Daniel was named after Jim Lewis' son]].)

* ShoutOut[=/=]MythologyGag: A big one to the original ''TheMuppetMovie'', when Kermit discovers that in the world where he never existed, Doc Hopper did successfully open his chain of french-fried frog legs restaurants.
** The Muppets' stage show is a very drawn-out ShoutOut to ''Film/MoulinRouge'', complete with color-change, [[GRatedDrug "funny green root beer"]], and "Saltine" the performer. Heck, just look at its name: Moulin ''[[Literature/AChristmasCarol Scrooge]]''.
** While in the park, Kermit sees a statue of himself with some children, which has this (first movie-inspired) inscription: "For the lovers, the dreamers and you..."

* ContinutityNod:: In the CrapsackWorld, Kermit is horrified to see the popularity of [[Film/TheMuppetMovie Doc Hopper's Frog Legs]].

* BrickJoke: In the CrapsackWorld, Kermit is horrified to see the popularity of [[TheMuppetMovie Doc Hopper's Frog Legs]].

** {{Subverted}} [[RuleOfThree the third time]] with Johnny Fiama and Sal, because while Sal has sold his moped to buy Johnny a solid gold record player, Johnny apparently hasn't even ''thought'' of getting Sal anything.

* {{Jerkass}}: Rachel Bitterman.
* LetThereBeSnow: The finale.

* TheOtherDarrin: Starting with this movie, all of Frank Oz' characters have been recast -- Miss Piggy, Fozzie and Animal (and Yoda) are performed by Eric Jacobsen, while Sam the Eagle is [[Series/SesameStreet Kevin Clash]]. Scooter and Janice also get significant dialogue for the first time since Richard Hunt's death, and are now voiced by Brian Henson (for this movie only -- they'd both get recast again for future projects).

** So.. basically I die, then go to work with ComicStrip/{{Dilbert}}?

* WildlifeCommentarySpoof

* StatlerAndWaldorf: In the alternate reality, they go broke at Bitterman's nightclub buying drinks for girls.

* ImpossibleThief: In the alternate reality, Fozzie picks Kermit's pocket and steals his wallet. Daniel [[LampshadeHanging lampshades]] the impossible part when he points out that Kermit doesn't ''have'' pockets.

[[caption-width-right:300:A regular staple of any Muppet Fan's holiday.]]
Take the basic story of ''Film/ItsAWonderfulLife.'' Add Muppets.

This 2002 movie is what you get. And it's every bit as good as you'd think.

** AccidentalMisnaming: Because Daniel is nervous and mutters when dealing directly with The Boss for the first time, he tells her his name is, "D-d-d-dan... Danny... el...". With that, The Boss calls him "Danny-elle".

** AccidentalNaming: Because Daniel is nervous and mutters when dealing directly with The Boss for the first time, he tells her his name is, "D-d-d-dan... Danny... el...". With that, The Boss calls him "Danny-elle".

** [[StarWars Yoda]] has a brief cameo while Daniel is attempting to send Kermit back to his own reality.
** And the cast of ''{{Scrubs}}'' appeared during the scene showing Miss Piggy's brief "professional acting career" on that show (she plays a dying patient who is lying motionless under a sheet the whole scene).

* {{Expy}}: Bitterman fills the role of [[ItsAWonderfulLife Mr. Potter]].

* HotterAndSexier: Well, okay, it's still the Muppets, so for the most part it's kid-friendly... but man, did they manage to cram in a lot of innuendoes in this movie. For one thing, they put on a show based on ''MoulinRouge'' with Miss Piggy singing "Santa Baby." With Miss Piggy asking Kermit if he wants to sleep with her in French at the end, to which Kermit replies, "Say WHAT?"

* ItsAWonderfulPlot
* [[ItsAllMyFault It's All My Fault]]: Fozzie, regarding the rent money mishap and impending closure of the theater.

* RecycledInSpace: ''ItsAWonderfulLife'' [-WITH MUPPETS-]!

** The Muppets' stage show is a very drawn-out ShoutOut to ''MoulinRouge'', complete with color-change, [[GRatedDrug "funny green root beer"]], and "Saltine" the performer. Heck, just look at its name: Moulin ''[[Literature/AChristmasCarol Scrooge]]''.

* WonderfulLife: Kermit needs to be reminded that he has one, hence the story. The angel mentions it's actually required when someone says they wish they'd never been born.

* HotterAndSexier: Well, okay, it's still the Muppets, so for the most part it's kid-friendly... but man, did they manage to cram in a lot of innuendoes in this movie. For one thing, they put on a show based on ''MoulinRouge'' with Miss Piggy singing "Santa Baby."

* CorruptCorporateExecutive: Rachel Bitterman

* TheMuppets: Of course.

* WonderfulLife: Kermit needs to be reminded that he has one, hence the story. The angel mentions it's actually required when someone says they wish they'd never been born,

* {{Determinator}}: Fozzie goes through a lot, near IronButtmoney levels, to get the payment to Bitterman. Sure, it turns out that midway through everything the bag with the payment accidentally got switched, but you definitely have to respect someone who willingly ran through a a series of hot, burning laser beams ''three different times''.

* WonderfulLife: Kermit needs to be reminded that he has one, hence the story.

* Expy: Bitterman fills the role of [[ItsAWonderfulLife Mr. Potter]].