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Uncle Matt Fraggle

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Uncle Traveling Matt is a Muppet character from the Jim Henson television series Fraggle Rock. As the uncle of the protagonist Gobo Fraggle, he serves as an explorer who ventures out of the cave system into Outer Space, the Fraggles' term for the human world. He is known for sending postcards back to his nephew detailing his bizarre and often entirely incorrect observations of human objects and behavior.

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What is Uncle Traveling Matt's species and where is he from?

Uncle Traveling Matt is a Fraggle, a Muppet creature originating from the underground world of Fraggle Rock created by Jim Henson. In the show's lore, he leaves the underground caves to explore "Outer Space," which is actually the human world.

Why does Uncle Traveling Matt send postcards to his nephew Gobo?

As the official explorer of Fraggle Rock, Matt constantly sends humorous postcards back to his nephew, Gobo, detailing his adventures. In his letters, he completely misinterprets everyday human objects and behaviors due to his alien perspective.

Who performed the character of Uncle Traveling Matt?

The character was famously performed by Dave Goelz, who is also the principal Muppet performer for characters like Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew. Goelz based Matt's booming, enthusiastic voice on a variety of theatrical, old-world explorers.

Where did Uncle Traveling Matt get his unique name?

The name is a clever pun on the traditional stage flat used in filmmaking and theater, which is called a traveling matte. This self-referential naming convention was a common joke among the puppeteers working on the Jim Henson productions of the 1980s.

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