The Jolly Roger is the traditional English name for the symbol used on pirate flags, typically depicted as a skull and crossbones.
Jolly Roger maritime flags, insignia, and pastiches have adorned Muppet productions, both at sea and even on land. As Sherlock Hemlock once musically observed, it also resembles the stereotypical warning label used on poisons.
Episode 3069
Suzie Kabloozie: Pirates
Muppet Treasure Island Sing Along (context)
Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures: Pirates
References
- Big Bird uses the term as if it were a ship's name, applied to his nest, when playing pirate in Episode 0468.
- Gonzo says it's the name of his cruise ship in The Jim Henson Hour episode 102.
- Long Joel Silver's boxset of pirate-themed movies, as advertised in episode 28 of From the Balcony, includes "Jolly Roger Rabbit."