We all remember the “Odd Couple.” The slob and the fussy cook and cleaner. Shall we make them marry? Now there’s a petition to make Bert and Ernie tie the knot because gay marriage is now legal in New York State.
First of all, these are puppets. Yes, they’re dressed like guys but have more of an Oscar and Felix relationship. For proponents urging them to “marry” I vote no. My Dad was in the army with Bob. My younger siblings grew up with Sesame Street as I hope young children do today.
To force adult sexual preferences on puppets on a kid’s tv show is going too far. Your kids know the characters by name but the purpose of the show is to teach and allow children to know that Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar The Grouch and humans of different genders and colors, and The Count, can get along.
My hit tunes for youngsters are “Rubber Ducky” and “I Love Trash” which I learned many, many years ago.
Please keep Bert and Ernie the same. Thank you, Public Television. Dee
Cooking with Dee 