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Oz openly states that he is no longer welcome to work with the Muppets or on Sesame Street. He claims that he has been effectively forced into retirement regarding these characters, feeling that Disney no longer respects or understands the essence of what made the Muppets special. According to Oz, Disney's approach has led to a dilution of the characters’ original charm, replacing authenticity with "smarminess" and superficial entertainment.