Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie just ‘friends’
Sesame Street denizens Bert & Ernie are just friends, according to an anonymous spokesman for the eternal children’s program, and will not be getting married.
Pals.
“Bert and Ernie are best friends. They were created to teach preschoolers that people can be good friends with those who are very different from themselves. Even though they are identified as male characters and possess many human traits and characteristics … they remain puppets, and do not have a sexual orientation,” said Sesame Street on its Facebook page Thursday.
The statement was made in response to an online petition calling for Bert and Ernie to get married.
Bert and Ernie could not be reached for comment because they are not people.
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Dandy Don's boy
August 11th, 2011
2:23 pm
Dude …your from Clemson and you dare talk about other people….Go back to that cow town.
penguinmom
August 11th, 2011
2:24 pm
so men on The Odd Couple were gay as well? I always thought that Bert and Ernie were modeled somewhat after that show. How have we gotten to a place in our society that two same-gendered people can’t be roommates and friends without everyone thinking they are gay? It used to be common place for old bachelors to live together. Nothing sexual, just sharing a space (and the rent) and having someone around to talk to if you wanted to.
Cute Girl
August 11th, 2011
2:25 pm
Sashie:
God didn’t make anybody gay. According to His word, homosexuality is a sin. God hates sin, so why would he create us as homosexuals? That would make Him a hypocrite and a liar. Homosexuality is a chosen lifestyle.
And where in any of my posts did I say anything about judging anyone or being above God?? I’m not judging anyone cause its not my place. However it is my place to rebel against the homosexual’s community attempt to inject their lifestyle into something I feel strongly about. Just like they have rights, hell I have them too.
Anita
August 11th, 2011
2:25 pm
As a young child watching Sesame Street, not once did the sexual orientation of the two come to my mind. I always thought of them as just good friends. People are taking this homosexuality twist to another level. I have nothing against homosexuality but we do not have bring up a sexual preferences in every thing. Stop with the madness and let the kids enjoy the show like we did when we were young!!!!
REALITY CHECK
August 11th, 2011
2:26 pm
Cute Girl, u said a mouthful and I agree 100%…
Hakeem
August 11th, 2011
2:29 pm
If Bert & Ernie listened to V-103, then we could perhaps assume they are both “ON THE DOWN LOW…” just like our President with Larry Sinclair.
Sashie
August 11th, 2011
2:30 pm
Awww… it must be blissful to be so ignorant.
JoeV
August 11th, 2011
2:31 pm
@Dandy Don’s boy
^^^^^^couldn’t get in to Clemson^^^^^^^
Anonymous
August 11th, 2011
2:31 pm
What is wrong with this series of statements?
“I didn’t chose my sexuality. God chose it for me. If he had wanted me to be with other women, he would have gave me male genitalia.”
1. Bigotry and
2. Very poor grammar
At least Sesame Street is trying to get it right.
Cute Girl
August 11th, 2011
2:34 pm
Sashie:
Name calling is so immature. Grow up!