In a six-second clip making the rounds from Nov. 24's "Picture This," the gangly blue muppet seems to say the swear word that is not "fudge." The result is like a new "Yanny or Laurel"-like debate.

You either hear "that a fing excellent idea!" or merely "that sounds like an excellent idea."

Jack Bauer said:

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In a six-second clip making the rounds from Nov. 24's "Picture This," the gangly blue muppet seems to say the swear word that is not "fudge." The result is like a new "Yanny or Laurel"-like debate.

You either hear "that a fing excellent idea!" or merely "that sounds like an excellent idea."

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I heard it.

The verdict from the lip reading experts is still inconclusive.

I can hear what I try to hear.

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