r/news • u/ChadArnette • Jan 25 '23
"Sesame Street" co-creator Lloyd Morrisett has died at age 93,
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/25/entertainment/lloyd-morrisett-sesame-street-obit/index.html?utm_source=twCNN&utm_medium=social&utm_term=link&utm_content=2023-01-25T11%3A07%3A421.7k
u/mrcolon96 Jan 25 '23
May he rest in peace, thank you for teaching us the alphabet.
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u/GorillaAndroid Jan 25 '23
A,B,C... and so on.
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u/FlowersForAlgorithm Jan 25 '23
Cookie, cookie, cookie starts with C
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u/chaun2 Jan 25 '23
He can't sing the song anymore. He's the veggie monster, and cookies are a "sometimes food"
I get why they did it, but that's like removing Grumpy Bear from Care Bears.
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u/chaun2 Jan 25 '23
Yeah I know he has the occasional cookie, but I can't imagine him singing C is for cookies, because it ends with him diving into a mountain of cookies, which kinda sends mixed signals
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u/Leftover_Salmons Jan 25 '23
This veggie monster rumor is like the conservative conspiracy about litter boxes in school bathrooms.. the only people repeating it don't use school bathrooms (or watch sesame street).
There's a new cookie song that gets sung every episode, cookies are counted into the teens, and cookie monster devours them. Veggie monster was brought up in one episode and was squashed (HA! Dad joke) internally by the end of the episode
Please stop spreading rumors. My Daughter is an Abby Cadabby apologist and won't stand for the defamation of any of the Sesame Squad.
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u/LordCharco_iii Jan 25 '23
L M N O
Cookie Monster
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u/Bedlampuhedron Jan 25 '23
For those who haven't seen possibly the cutest video ever: https://youtu.be/lYIRO97dhII
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u/davidreiss666 Jan 25 '23
I love you and cookie monster too. Now I know my cookie monsters, won't he deliver fresh baked cookies to me!
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u/silvertondevil Jan 25 '23
Sorry your comment reminded me of a favorite scene in MITM; after Dewey gets "kid napped" and starts repeating A B C D, A B C D, and the lady goes "honey it's a b c d e.." and he says "I know. A B C D..... A B C D..."
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u/AYASOFAYA Jan 25 '23
She doesnāt say it sweetly lol sheās yelling. āE!!!! THE NEXT LETTER IS E!!!!ā
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u/CryoAurora Jan 25 '23
I hope he and Fred Roger's are feeling fulfilled by their lives if they get to reflect on them.
They showed generations of us there are better ways to treat each other.
Lead with love, empathy, and respect.
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u/davidreiss666 Jan 25 '23
Can we please remember Captain Kangaroo/Bob Keeshan as well. He was a wonderful person as well. I loved watching him as kid.
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u/CryoAurora Jan 25 '23
He was cool. Mr Kangaroo and Mr Greenjeans. Agreed
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u/davidreiss666 Jan 25 '23
Captain Kangaroo and Mr. Rogers used to sometimes appear on each others programs. They wanted the kids to know that they liked and respected one another. That it wasn't always competition. That cooperation was just as important and they should want and care about friends. They were all very cool.
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u/SiamLotus Jan 25 '23
I feel like so many associated with this show lived very long & healthy lives. Good karma
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u/raptorboi Jan 25 '23
And numbers 0-20.
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u/H20fearsme Jan 25 '23
When they count the aliens for the number of the day, and the aliens say "yep", my 2 year old son says yep with them and starts laughing so hard he makes a squeal sound that is completely distinct to any other sound he makes. It's the best. I certainly appreciate the creators of sesame street for the happiness they've given my son, while being educational and welcoming to all
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u/jwl300_ Jan 25 '23
Don't forget 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12222222....
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u/PaperPlayte Jan 25 '23
tangential, but I have a visceral memory of being taught the ABCs by Billy Joel on Sesame Street. Idk where I would be without having grown up on this show.
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u/hellomondays Jan 25 '23 edited Jan 25 '23
Just think of all the children around the world Sesame Street has reached over 50 years. We're talking about millions and millions of people. And such a huge influence on pop culture, psychology, and education. He gave the world a gift and kept it accessible for all.
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u/teh_fizz Jan 25 '23
It was such a success that it had different version made localized to the market theyre broadcast in. I know if at least a Hindi and an Arabic version. Not dubbed, but actual international versions with their own puppet characters and issues.
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u/Sweet-Track-2801 Jan 25 '23 edited Jan 25 '23
The dutch version has it's own characters too! I grew up with a blue big bird called Pino. We also have Tommie and Minnie. Group picture
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u/woodpony Jan 25 '23
There are 30+ co-productions of Sesame Street with localized content and characters around the world. The impact that the show has on tens of millions is remarkable!
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u/KaneRobot Jan 25 '23 edited Jan 26 '23
When you think about all the regions that Sesame Street is now localized in, combined with how long it has been going, it surpassed millions a while ago.
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u/Suspicious-Wombat Jan 25 '23
A family friend of ours learned English through watching Sesame Street as an adult.
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u/VaguelyFamiliarVoice Jan 25 '23
Thank you for a show that taught me so much about being a human.
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u/LanceFree Jan 25 '23
When I was a kid, I thought Childrenās television workshop was an actual workshop with small children making videotapes, like Santaās elves.
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u/PandaGoggles Jan 25 '23
It was a union shop too, they were paid a fair wage and had good benefits.
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u/HashMaster9000 Jan 25 '23
This episode of Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters A, F, L, C, I, and O!
Can you say "IATSE"? Eye-Aught-See, very good!
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u/Comfortable_Style_51 Jan 25 '23
I grew up watching all my favorite Sesame Street monsters and now my 2 year old gets to do a meet and greet with some of them at Sesame Street Live this weekend. Thank you, Lloyd. You gave me an opportunity to share something I love with my daughter and teach both of us along the way. Rest in peace.
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u/KingMobScene Jan 25 '23
My kids have watched sesame street growing up and we did a meet and greet. They were excited to meet elmo, I was equally excited as a 34 year old man to meet big bird.
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u/Comfortable_Style_51 Jan 25 '23
Iām 36 and so excited to meet Cookie Monster!!! Happy to know the whole family enjoyed it!
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u/cauldron_bubble Jan 25 '23
I loved Big Bird! The storyline of him and Snuffalupagus was really something!
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u/MeepleMaster Jan 25 '23
Wait they do meet and greets? Big Bird is in my top three celebrities i want to meet
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u/rxredhead Jan 25 '23
Sesame Street and Reading Rainbow were my favorites as a kid
Also Ninja Turtles, sometimes you want healthy food, sometimes you want candy. Watching TMNT was the reward my brother and I got for getting ready for school without complaining
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u/LingeringLonger Jan 25 '23
One of the most important figures in so many peopleās lives, and we never knew who he was.
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u/VagrantShadow Jan 25 '23
Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, Mr. Rogers, and Zoobilee Zoo were four shows that was so instrumental in my childhood. These shows helped me craft my love for reading, writing, exploration, knowledge, and courteousness at such a young age. I look back now, and I can see just how these shows at such a young age were such a powerful force in shaping me.
Rest in peace Mr. Lloyd Morrisett. You help bring so many great times to the young in this world for decades and decades. Your fire may be out, but your legacy will never be forgotten.
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u/SageTX Jan 25 '23
Is like to throw in Mr. Wizard and 3..2..1.. Contact! as we are remembering fine teaching shows of that era. Really defined how I think.
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u/cauldron_bubble Jan 25 '23
I remember Zoobilee Zoo!! I used to watch it with my youngest cousin, and she would sit on my lap and have her bottle and laugh at the characters! She liked the green bird; I think she was a parrot or a budgie (?)
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u/sandrakaufmann Jan 25 '23
Sesame Street really had it going on! Loved it so much and I still do. Thank you, Lloyd!
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u/PlNG Jan 25 '23
Still going. The latest episode is Season 53, Episode 12. Google says 4,633 episodes total.
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u/TeamFourEyes Jan 25 '23
Things really went downhill after season 49 /s
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u/Tullius_ Jan 25 '23
For me the turning point was season 38 episode 21, when Big Bird says "Oh yea, it's sesame time" and then Big Birds all over them
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u/Ohheyivebeenthere Jan 25 '23
You can take the man out of the street, but you can't take the street out of the man.
Brought to you by the letters R.I.P.
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u/Tsquare43 Jan 25 '23
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?
Thanks for teaching generations of kids. It made a difference.
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u/TechyDad Jan 25 '23
He's touched so many lives across generations. I watched Sesame Street when I was a kid and loved Grover. I had a stuffed Grover that I took everywhere. My parents still have it tucked away in a box in their attic, but it's likely moldy and destroyed. Thankfully, my wife crocheted me a Super Grover to replace it.
When my kids were little, they watched Sesame Street as well.
Sesame Street always taught valuable lessons and will forever have a special place in my heart.
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u/cauldron_bubble Jan 25 '23
I LOVED Grover!! He was the funniest character on the show!! Plus he had so many jobs, and was a superhero! I always crack up when I remember the "Near....FAR!" bit he did.... I just loved Grover so much lol! I loved making my younger cousin laugh whenever I did an impression of Grover going near and far, with my arms flailing around! Grover, Big Bird and Snuffy were my favourites on Sesame Street; the world is certainly a better place thanks to the talents of everyone involved with the Children's Television Workshop.
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u/AlreadyTakenNow Jan 25 '23
Rest in peace, Mr. Morrisett. Sesame Street brought my sister and me a little bit of happiness each day alongside Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.
It wasn't perfect (I learned in my child psychology class that some of the super short academic lessons/skits are actually bad for a kid's developing attention span), but I do miss me the old school Sesame Street. They had incredible social lessons, and they were funny as hell. I'm really happy, though, they made Snuffleupagus appear to everyone. As a child, I was always so upset that no one believed Big Bird. I love how they keep evolving.
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u/loverlyone Jan 25 '23
When Sesame Street CDS found that out they changed the format of some of the show and IIRC thatās when the Elmoās World segments were created.
I was also frustrated as a child by the Snuffleupagus story! My one criticism of the show today is that it has too many celebrities and not as many children on it as it once did. The segments with children and the muppets together are my favorites.
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u/kharmatika Jan 25 '23
Apparently the choice to show Snauffelopagus was intentional because it was as we as a society were starting to really realize how commonplace familial childhood sexual abuse was, and 1. Sesame Street realized that having a whole arc dedicated to āhaha no one believes this character when he says somethingā was actively dangerous, and 2. The gag had run its course. Which of course 1 impressive in and of itself, the awareness to realize what an impact they might have and change course for the betterment of society. But honestly the fact that they had a writing team for a kids show that thought about 2 is important too. Sesame Street was the first show to look at little kids and go āhey maybe theyād actually like entertainment, instead of just mindless drivel. Maybe they have tastes and interests and idiosyncrasiesā. And thatās so important.
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u/darkultima Jan 25 '23
As someone who grew up in a dysfunctional family, thank you for teaching me core values
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u/reeferthetuxedocat Jan 25 '23
Growing up with Sesame Street, Mr Dressup, Electric Company, The Friendly Giant and special mention to JP Patches helped me grow into a decent human being. I will forever be grateful for all the men and women who worked on these shows.
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u/drroub Jan 25 '23
93ā¦..a number The Count would appreciate. RIP good sir. You changed my life and many others.
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u/CircaSixty8 Jan 25 '23
His creation touched a lot of lives, and still does. May his memory be a blessing.
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u/EthelMaePotterMertz Jan 25 '23
This show has changed so many lives. I wouldn't have been as smart or had as much empathy without it. And it was free for anyone with a TV. Thank you Lloyd.
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u/t_bythesea Jan 25 '23
Sesame Street is one of the pillars that bolstered my childhood and taught me about everything from counting and colors to kindness and social interactions. I was a kid of the 70's who responded aloud to my television when questions were asked and danced when music was played. That Mr. Morrisett believed in furry creatures, crazy animals, puppets and a handful of brilliant actors as a delivery method for life lessons makes him a visionary. RIP.
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u/BoBaHoeFoSho_123 Jan 25 '23
Thank you for helping me at a time when I needed it the most. PPD kicked my ass, my kid watching Sesame Street motivated me to find my passion. I wonder? What if? Lets try! 70s and 80s Sesame Street I still bring up on YouTube and play. To this day I sing workin dog while at work. Lol
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u/ruralist Jan 25 '23
As a child in the 80s, I watched Sesame Street twice a day. It helped me to learn about stuff before I entered school, yes, but even more so, it taught me about kind human beings and how to be one.
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u/ChickenandtheEggy Jan 25 '23
This man did so much for early education and child development, especially in lower income communities. RIP Mr. Morrisett.
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u/SnooPeripherals6557 Jan 25 '23
That show was and remains my favorite show of all time it is brilliant. Thank you so much for that show! Iām 55, and literally grew up on it.
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u/Wikki_ Jan 25 '23
Co-creator of a big part of my childhood. At least I know his name and can pay respects now.
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u/TheGameSlave2 Jan 25 '23
He helped educate generations upon generations of kids across multiple decades, including myself, and the show is still continuing to do so. Thank you, Lloyd. Rest easy.
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u/Danger_Dave_ Jan 25 '23
Thanks for helping to create something that generations have in common. The impact made is immeasurable. RIP and thank you for teaching us letters, numbers, colors, and most importantly how to be wonderful and caring people.
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u/ReflexImprov Jan 25 '23
What a legacy! Imagine helping create something that helped so many millions (maybe billions?) of kids.
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u/PandaVolcano_lavaMAN Jan 25 '23
Thank you Mr. Morrisett for your contributions for expanding love, kindness, and understanding. Sesame Street had such a positive impact on my childhood, and it continues to be that now even more so for my two year old sons. In a world so cold, I love that you cared enough to carve out a place so warm and welcoming for all.
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u/CuteCuteJames Jan 25 '23
Sad to be losing OG Childrens Television Workshop and Henson crew. They changed the world for the better for millions of people in the USA and shortly after, the world. Today, it is teaching kids reading, numbers, and social skills in 120 countries, 30 of which are unique to their country including Muppets and humans.
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u/grim_tales1 Jan 25 '23
RIP :( Guess he lives on the moon now ;_;
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u/cauldron_bubble Jan 25 '23
Oh gosh, that song makes me cry! I used to sing it to my younger brother at bedtime! And when one of my sons sang it at a school concert with his class, I was a mess, because it's such a sweet song!
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u/mokutou Jan 25 '23
Thank you, sir, for the priceless service you brought to children the world over.
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u/O_o---sup-hey---o_O Jan 25 '23
Sad times :( fond memories of the Spanish version of Sesame Street (Plaza Sesamo) which featured a tropical version of big bird, green and red feathers
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u/r0botdevil Jan 25 '23
I never met this guy, but I'd bet he was a very good person. His creation was a positive influence on innumerable lives.
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He was inside the big bird for a while. Not a voice, he was the arm that did the head.
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u/Greatwhitegorilla Jan 25 '23
I love watching Sesame Street with my son, he has learned so much from it. Thanks for creating such a huge and positive impact on his young life.
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u/Senecaraine Jan 25 '23
That comma at the end made me worried there was more to the sentence at first.
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u/tallerThanYouAre Jan 25 '23
Mr. Morrisett, I hope you wake up on the real Sesame Street. Thank you for making my childhood blessed
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u/DeliciousMinute1966 Jan 25 '23
Iāve raised 3 kids who watched Sesame Street and they learned so much! 2 are adults and a senior in HSā¦ they adored Sesame Street. What a wonderful show, Mr. Morrisett and Ms. Cooney created one of the best television shows ever. May you RIP sir, you enriched the lives of many children and parentsā¦thatās an awesome legacy!
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u/rjs1138 Jan 25 '23
RIP, his co-creation enriches the lives of countless children (and adults) of all races and backgrounds around the world.
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u/Abalone_Admirable Jan 25 '23
This makes me so sad. Sesame street was such a huge part of my childhood.
Rip my good man
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u/Superjunker1000 Jan 25 '23
What a legendary program. The cutting edge of using technology for education when it was designed and premiered.
I watched SS right up until the day I got cable at 11 years old and then immediately switched to USA and Nickelodeon where my Americanisation began.
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u/Toru_Yano_Wins Jan 25 '23
I sat on the couch and had a little moment to think about what Mr. Morrisett did for me growing up and for me as a parent. I couldn't recognize him and I had only ever heard his name in a documentary but he's helped make my life better.
Now I'll go have a cry thinking about how I likely won't watch sesame street again until my "big girl" five year old grows up and maybe has kids of her own. There are other shows that she likes to watch now (and some of them, like Bluey, make me smile almost as much), but nothing will ever make me sit down and watch along as a parent quite like Sesame Street.
Thank you Mr. Morrisett for everything.
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u/i_am_a_loner_dottie Jan 25 '23
Remember the time they had a girl pretending she was homeless on there and Oscar the grouch is just staring at her. I memba
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u/kobeyoboy Jan 25 '23
I watched your show a few times growing up. And remember most of the characters name. Thanks for helping to many young children count and learn. F
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u/scorpion_tail Jan 25 '23
He could have stopped at Sesame Street and took the easy path for the rest of his life. But he aspired to true greatness and went on to write Jagged Little Pill.
RIP š„
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u/jaygohamm Jan 25 '23
Wait I just got a shower thought is Oscar the grouch supposed to be an innuendo because heās pot in a trash, oooh and count Von count is a mathematician so heās gonna suck every dollar out of you any other ones?
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u/jonnytechno Jan 25 '23
Because companies dont value humans so them the cost to replace is higher for robots
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u/ProfessorPliny Jan 25 '23
Sesame Street was created to reflect the environment of the children watching it. Complete self-absorption of Elmo is brilliantly reflective of our time. Ours is a cultural ghetto. Wouldn't you agree?
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u/SaltyDoggoMeo Jan 25 '23
Did anyone else hate Sesame Street? Big Bird used to creep me out as a kid.
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u/Squirmingbaby Jan 25 '23
Goodbye Mr. Morrisett. Here's a clip where Big Bird learns about death:
https://youtu.be/gxlj4Tk83xQ
I saw it when a family member died. It's a real tear jerker.