**Chapter 1: A Typical Muppet Morning**

The Muppets gathered around the table, enjoying their breakfast and lively conversation. Kermit the Frog sipped his coffee, while Miss Piggy devoured a plate of pancakes. "Bonjour, darlings," Miss Piggy said, her French accent thick and rich. "Isn't it a lovely day?" "Yeah, and I'm lovin' the eggs, Gonzo," Fozzie Bear added, his mouth full of scrambled eggs. Gonzo, sitting at the end of the table, grinned. "Thanks, Fozzie. I made 'em myself." Animal, sitting next to Gonzo, banged his spoon on the table. "WAAAH! FOOD! MORE FOOD!" Dr. Teeth, sitting across from Animal, chuckled. "Easy, Animal. You'll get your fill." The Swedish Chef, hovering near the kitchen, muttered, "Bork bork bork, ya? Vee haff plenty of food, ja?" As the Muppets continued their meal, Rowlf the Dog tuned into the radio. "Hey, guys, listen to this," he said, adjusting the dial. The radio crackled to life, and a serious voice filled the room. "Good morning, I'm news anchor, Jack Harris. We have breaking news for you. Reports are coming in of a mysterious outbreak in New York City. Eyewitnesses describe chaotic scenes of...of...memz...spreading rapidly throughout the city." The Muppets exchanged confused glances. "Memz?" Rizzo the Rat repeated. "What's a memz?" "Yeah, I've never heard of it," Bunsen Honeydew said, his curiosity piqued. Beaker, sitting next to Bunsen, chimed in, "Meep meep meep?" Jack Harris continued, his voice grave. "According to eyewitnesses, memz are...well, they're like...memes...but alive. They're spreading rapidly, infecting people with...with...strange behaviors and catchphrases." The Muppets looked at each other in alarm. "Strange behaviors?" Statler, sitting in his favorite armchair, grumbled, "That sounds like a typical day in New York City." Waldorf, sitting next to Statler, snorted. "Yeah, but what's this about catchphrases?" "I'm telling you, it's a disaster," Jack Harris said. "The city is in chaos. We urge everyone to stay tuned for further updates and to remain calm." The Muppets looked at each other, concerned. "Well, this is certainly not how I envisioned our day," Kermit said, setting his coffee cup down. "Mon dieu," Miss Piggy exclaimed. "What if it spreads here?" The room fell silent as the Muppets contemplated the news. Suddenly, Animal stood up, a mischievous glint in his eye. "WAAAH! MEMZ! I VANT TO GO TO NEW YORK CITY!" The Muppets gasped, and the room erupted into a mixture of excitement and worry. What would they do next?