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It’s one thing when lawyers get fired, but Sesame Street is cutting 20% of its workforce. I thought this tragic until I started thinking about some of the characters. In the same way I was able to come up with my List of colleagues I could stand to see let go (it’s a survival instinct), perhaps it’s time for some of these slackers to make their way from Sesame Street to Tin Pan Alley…
Mr. Noodle (Mr. Noodle’s brother, Cup-O-Noodle, whatever) – I’m sorry, but the guy just creeps me out.
Slimey – he’s a worm. Enough said.
Telly Monster – this guy is far too stressed out. I don’t need Oscar glomming onto his neuroses.
Abby – I just don’t trust her. Misogynistic? Maybe.
Who would you cut?
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We are with you on the Mr. Noodle – he wouldbe the first to go (he also looks like the MN Vikings Head Coach, but that’s besides the point – except that they are both loosers.)
I actually would like to see Grover go. I can’t really explain. Perhaps it’s the voice, or his blue color, but he is looking shaggy these days. Funny blog post
Slimey? I love Slimey! The whole elmo’s world would have to go. I never liked Big Bird, but it would be hard to cut him.
Nah…Grover needs to stay, because of the classic “There’s a Monster at the End of this Book” book…it kicks butt. Now me? I hate Elmo. I know I’ll get flamed, but his voice is psychotic, and I’m sure he’s missing some gonads.
One of the Mr. Noodle’s is deceased. I think the one you are showing is the Actual Mr. Noodle, not the brother.
I have a puppeteer friend, so I dont want anyone to go. I think humans will go though. We havent seen any on the new ones.
Yeah, the original Mr. Noodle is deceased (Michael Jeter). The picture is of Bill Irwin, the current Mr. Noodle, whom I believe is actually the original Mr. Noodle’s brother.
HECK YEAH, Mr. Noodle HAS to go. Pretty sure I saw that dude on the sex offender registry. But Abby? I love her. She sings that awesome “words, words, and more words” song. I think she’s pretty bad ass. I’d totally cut Bert. He’s a downer!
Here’s my thought’s. First Mr. Noodle obviously is a little slow and in fairness to the specially challenged should not be discriminated against. The guy thought he could seesaw with an ant. You have to cut him a break. As for his brother Mr. Noodle, he gets stuck by standing on his own hand. Again it must run in the family. As for the two noodle sisters, I think they are just trying to grab attention and they could be cut an not missed at all. I think we should cut nearly all the part timers, as they would be far less noticed if they were missing. For example: Zoey – she is rarely on. Prairie Dawn – too much of a prude. You kind of get a two-for-one savings if you cut the Siamese monster, but I kind of like him(s?) so I’d prefer if we could keep them around. I do need to agree with Tully. He’s a little to neurotic. I’m stressed out enough in reality. I don’t enjoy watching him stress out first thing in the morning (oh dear I have 7 pigs instead of 6 – what kind of problem is that? Be happy you have a pig!). I’m afraid I’ve put way too much thought into this!
I don’t think I could cut any of them. They all possess unique qualities that appeal to different children at different times. Plus, I would hate to see the sad faces the kids who love a particular character who is cut from the cast.
Love this post. I have to agree with comment above, I do like slimey! And who wanted to get rid of Grover? Have you seen him as, “Super Grover?” He wears the cape well. I honestly have not seen this show in years, but it was a favorite, every morning, gotta love PBS! I am looking forward to watching this show again, I hope our adopted child loves it!
I would cut Elmo’s dad. If you have ever seen Elmo goes potty DVD you would understand. The guy is disturbing. The whole DVD wierded me out.
Sarah
Elmo. He is the most evil thing to ever come from that show and has completely hijack 1/3 of the show to show his lame Elmo’s World.
I completely agree with Sarah – we JUST got the Emlno Goes Potty DVD and the Elmo Dad is WAY WAY WAY creepy, and he has a southern accent? I’m so confused – I think he is too. And if Elmo is having a problem using the potty, I think its can definitely be attributed to his father’s overt bathroom humor that he injects into EVERY situation throughout the DVD.
Nora,
That made me laugh out loud. We watched the DVD one time while feeding Jacob dinner and my husband and I were shocked by the bathroom humor. We turned it off when everybody went over what they called their potty time dookie, number 2, doo doo,poo poo. need I say more? My husband made me swear I would never play that again lol. Elmo’s dad is disgusting! Hopefully he got fired after that.
Sarah
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