Some examples include Kermit, who started off as a supporting character on the show SamAndFriends before eventually becoming The Muppet's unofficial leader and Gonzo, whose role has expanded over time, especially in the movies, where he is one of ThoseTwoGuys or the LemonyNarrator, but later had an [[CanonDiscontinuity imaginary]] film regarding his origins/species, in which he was the protagonist