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Marjory the Trash Heap

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Marjory the Trash Heap is a large, sentient puppet character featured in the Jim Henson Company television series Fraggle Rock, which premiered in 1983. Residing in a sprawling garbage dump near the Gorgs' garden, she functions as a blunt but wise oracle for the Fraggles. Whenever the Fraggles face a difficult problem, they venture to her pile to seek her counsel, often receiving profound but confusing philosophical advice. She is consistently accompanied by her two rat-like companions, Philo and Gunge, who introduce her and provide comedic commentary.

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Who voices Marjory the Trash Heap in Fraggle Rock?

Marjory the Trash Heap was originally voiced by Jerry Nelson, who also performed other characters like Gobo Fraggle. Her two rat companions, Philo and Gunge, were performed by Dave Goelz and Richard Hunt.

What does Marjory the Trash Heap do in Fraggle Rock?

Marjory acts as an all-knowing oracle to the Fraggles, offering blunt but wise advice from her home inside a massive garbage pile. The Fraggles usually visit her when they face a difficult problem they cannot solve themselves.

Where does Marjory the Trash Heap live?

She resides in a giant garbage dump located in a corner of Fraggle Rock. Her habitat is distinct from the rest of the underground world, surrounded by discarded items and her two loyal rat companions.

Are the rats with Marjory the Trash Heap named?

Yes, the two small brown rats who live with Marjory are named Philo and Gunge. They often introduce Marjory when the Fraggles arrive to seek her wisdom.

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