They are very similar to Honkers, except that instead of communicating by honking their noses, they ring the bells on their heads to speak. The species was introduced in Season 13, first appearing in Episode 1578. Originally, only one Dinger was used primarily, but others have since appeared. The original Dinger was employed as a bellhop at The Furry Arms Hotel, appropriate since his own bell coul
d be rung for service (usually provided by Benny Rabbit). A few songs have focused on the Dingers and their unique talent, including "The Ding-Along Song" and "The Honker-Duckie-Dinger Jamboree" (Martin P. Episode 3824 featured a Ding-Along; and in Episode 4028, Elmo impersonated a Dinger for an impromptu Honker-Duckie-Dinger Jamboree. Isabel of The Furchester Hotel is a cousin of the species. Dingers come in various colors and sizes:
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This puppet first appeared in Episode 3824, with a blue nose. BabyDinger
A baby Dinger in Episode 3124
Appearances
A family of Dingers in Episode 5031. Sesame Street
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Big Bird's Favorite Party Games
Sing Yourself Silly! Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years
Don't Forget to Watch the Movie
123 Count with Me
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
CinderElmo
Let's Make Music
The Furchester Hotel ("Isabel Gets the Ding-Ups")
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
Book appearances
Who's Who on Sesame Street (1989)
Around the Corner on Sesame Street (1994)
Elmo's Lift-and-Peek Around the Corner Book (1996)
Tickles for Elmo (1997)
Baby Play (1998)
The Furry Arms Hotel (2001)
Elmo & Friends (2004)
Celebrate You, Celebrate Me!
