While Sesame Street changing always makes me a little sad because today's Sesame Street isn't exactly what I grew up with, these changes aren't arbitrary. Every one that I've heard of has been a well-thought out response to a valid concern. Maybe it's more protective than some pre-schoolers (and their parents) require, but considering I am still carrying around lessons I learned from Sesame Street 30+ years ago (specific things - I can recall the scene that illustrated them), I'm certainly not going criticize SS for being very careful about what lessons they are teaching.
We killed a homeless man on this bench. Me and Dru. Those were good times. You know, he begged for mercy, and you know, that only made her bite harder.
Spike ,'Sleeper'
Natter 34: Freak With No Name
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
-t - Apr 04, 2005 9:55:43 am PDT #2924 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
flea - Apr 04, 2005 9:57:18 am PDT #2925 of 10001
information libertarian
Lovable furry old Grover is still on a fair amount, actually. I watch Sesame Street maybe once a month, and I see Super Grover on every episode. It warms my heart.
Big Bird looking for Ernie's duckie I could live without.
bon bon - Apr 04, 2005 9:58:17 am PDT #2926 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Sing it, sisters on the Elmo hatred. He RUINED Sesame Street. Can you imagine that Big Bird was supposed to be six? He may have had a young understanding but he always spoke grammatically.
Don't even get me started on Snuffalupagus.
tommyrot - Apr 04, 2005 9:59:30 am PDT #2927 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I'm afraid I've missed some major story. Like Grover is in rehab, or has taken the cloth.
No drug or alcohol addictions - I think he just got burned out and cynical. Now he's a clerk in a video rental place that specializes in independent movies.
eta: Sometimes he protests agains neighborhood gentrification, but mostly he keeps to himself.
Jessica - Apr 04, 2005 10:02:38 am PDT #2928 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Every one that I've heard of has been a well-thought out response to a valid concern.
There is no excuse for the new "hip" opening credit sequence. None.
Connie Neil - Apr 04, 2005 10:04:07 am PDT #2929 of 10001
brillig
You'll get my TickleMeElmo from me when you pry him from my cold dead fingers.
He was a Christmas present a few years ago. Amy and Hubby scoured the stores for one, and they were well pleased with my giddy reaction. He scares the cats when one steps on him just right.
-t - Apr 04, 2005 10:04:47 am PDT #2930 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
There is no excuse for the new "hip" opening credit sequence. None.
I think I blocked that out. But you've made the memory resurface.
Sean K - Apr 04, 2005 10:05:02 am PDT #2931 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Every one that I've heard of has been a well-thought out response to a valid concern.
I'm sure, if Jim were alive, he would have been responsive to concerns about the lessons that were being taught, but I also can't help but think he would have made different, more interesting and entertaining choices.
Sparky1 - Apr 04, 2005 10:05:46 am PDT #2932 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
My favorite Sesame Street exchange evah:
Ernie is using a string/chain to illustrate different shapes.
Ernie: See, Bert? That's a circle.
Bert: Oh, I see!
Ernie: And this is a triangle. It has three sides. See this point at the top? Remind you of anyone, Bert?
Cracks my shit up every time.
Jessica - Apr 04, 2005 10:07:09 am PDT #2933 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Aaaaaaaaaaand, that's all it takes for my brain to switch from Sesame Street to Avenue Q.
If you were gay
it'd be okay
I mean 'cause, hey!
I'd like you anyway...