Benjamin Black
I love "Sesame Street!" I always have; for me, this show is the great nostalgic show to watch from my childhood! I'm always fascinated to watch clips, scenes, and songs I see of this show on YouTube!Why do I love this show? There are a few reasons: first of all, let's go back to the YouTube videos. There's always something to see from this show. It's been around for over 43 years now; they play more than a dozen clips and commercials every episode, the show has 2 movies, and a number of TV specials! There's always something to see that you haven't seen before! If you ever meet someone who says they've seen everything "Sesame Street" has ever done, they're either lying and/or they have no life! It'd take a good chunk of a lifetime to see everything "Sesame Street" has done! If you look up videos of the show on YouTube, you'll see sketches, hear old and famous songs, watch your favorite celebrities, see a lot of your favorite characters, and more! That's the second reason I love this show: the characters! These characters are both lovable and timeless! Even if you personally don't like these characters, you can't deny the awesomeness they possess; they wouldn't have survived for all these years or have merchandise with their face on it if they weren't awesome! From the human cast you have Gordon, Susan, Miles, Luis, Maria, Gabi, Bob, Mr. Hooper, and others. But, of course, everyone remembers the Muppet characters! Characters such as Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar the Grouch, Rosita, Prarie Dawn, Count von Count, Zoe, Snuffy, Telly, Baby Bear, The Amazing Mumford, Guy Smiley, Hoots the Owl, Kingston, and more! I'm just going to put it out there: I love Elmo! Yes, I'm a huge fan of Elmo, get over it! Have you ever seen him in an interview, like chatting with the TV talk show host Rove? Look them up on YouTube! Elmo is my favorite Muppet after Kermit...Speaking of which, did you know Kermit became famous on this show? Yes, Kermit the Frog used to be a regular on "Sesame Street!" These are probably the only characters you'll see who aren't controversial in the news...well, possibly with the exception of Ernie and Bert. WHAT DID YOU PEOPLE DO TO THEM?!? First of all, these two don't share a bed! Second of all, this is a kid's show! When this show came out, no one was thinking about these characters being gay! If they are gay it's because YOU MADE THEM GAY!! Leave these people alone!!!But much like the characters, the show itself is timeless. Whether you watched this show 43 years ago, now, or whether you'll watch it in another 43 years, this show is timeless. It's still funny, it's still fun, and it's still relevant. This show airs all over the world, and even has had spinoffs made for other countries so that they can teach as many children as possible. Children learn about the alphabet, numbers, how to speak other languages, and basic math skills. But that's not all; children also learn about life. We learn about marriage, birth, death, how to deal with antagonists, how to prepare for natural disasters, how to get along with others, and how to be ourselves as individuals. Maybe these lessons are more adult and mature than we give them credit for; how many adults do you know would benefit greatly if "Sesame Street" taught them how to get along with others?I know that a lot of people say the show they used to know and love has changed for the worse. Well, I would be lying if I said I didn't kind of see that. Like I said, "Sesame Street" used to teach life lessons and basic education, and I remember seeing an episode a few years ago that just focused on the alphabet...Yeah, that was annoying. There are also two episodes I saw where the characters weren't learning anything; they were just running around, having fun. So I can kinda see what people are talking about...But, I have also seen other episodes, entire episodes, where teaching and education took place. Wasn't that what this show has always been, both education and fun? I think this show is still that! They're still teaching, they're still educating, and they're still having fun. Maybe one of the other reasons people say that is because they don't teach the way they used to, or because we see more new characters that weren't on the show when we were kids. Well, OK, I'm sure our parents felt the same way when they were watching it with us. This show is still what it's always been, but for a new generation of kids. It's a show for kids, so let's let the kids have their show. That's not to say we can't watch it with them or see how our favorite childhood show is doing, but we have to remember that while we can enjoy it, it's not FOR us anymore.Finally, I think this show works because "Sesame Street" is home for a lot of us. It's what we grew up on; these are the people we grew up with. They taught us, they played with us, they sang with us, and they loved us. They loved us even though they couldn't see us! They cared about us enough to give us the basic knowledge and information about life; a lot of people aren't that generous. These characters - these people are family. If you were to meet these people in person, I'd bet you'd cry and hug them and talk to them just like you were a child again! That's what this show does: it allows us to take a moment and come back home to where everything began for us, our childhood. "Sesame Street" is a legacy that I pray will always get stronger and better. BOOYIKA!
Atreyu_II
'Sesame Street' is more than just an infant program. It is a symbol of childhood and very educative. Thinking of 'Sesame Street' is to think of childhood and remind the gold memories of that generation.'Sesame Street' is educative but also original. It has Muppet characters, created by the imaginative mind of Jim Henson. Who doesn't remember characters such as the Big Bird, the Cookie Monster, Ernie and Bert, among others? Not to mention that lovely opening song, who can ever forget it? Besides being entertaining, it doesn't lack creativity and colorful imagination. This program for children teaches (both to children and the puppets) about the alphabet, numbers and other important subjects such as stimulating children's minds, improving their letter and word recognition, basic arithmetic, geometric forms, classification, simple problem solving, socialization, how to cross the street safely, etc...'Sesame Street' takes place in a special inner city street and teaches preschool subjects in a peculiar and unforgettable way: with comedy, animation, cartoons, commercial spots, songs and games.This is a childish program that most everyone from older generations know by heart. But sadly children of this generation don't know this. Nevertheless, for those who knew it and grew up with it, it enchanted and was part of many children's lives, including mine.Plus, 'Sesame Street' can be considered a childish program that is suitable both for children and adults. That is, one that parents can watch with their kids without feeling bored. There's something very good about this show.Childhood is gone forever, but it will never be forgotten. 'Sesame Street' will always be alive in my memory, just like childhood itself - and I'm sure many people around the world feel the same.Oh, by the way, let me wish a happy birthday to this infant program. This year is its 40th birthday and this is precisely the day it was originally released. Happy birthday for 'Sesame Street'!
