'Sesame Street' Considers AIDS Muppet (For US TV)

AP | 7/27/02 | LYNN ELBER

[FourPeas]

If the virus became a more serious problem for U.S. children, "Sesame Street" would be as responsive as it has been to other topics, Mitchell said.

*snip*

She and the show's producers had previously said no HIV-positive character was planned in the U.S. version.

*snip*

Its new HIV-positive Muppet character was created at the urging of the South African government to educate children about AIDS

Insidious.

PBS: "No, no, this puppet is only for South Africa. The South African government has asked for it, we'd ~never~ consider bringing it to the US."
Congress: "Well, OK, then. We trust you. Go ahead use public tax dollars to indoctrinate South African children."

**two weeks later**

PBS: "We've decided that if AIDS becomes a more serious problem for U.S. children....."

So exactly how does Sesame Street determine what constitutes "a more serious problem for U.S. children"? Gee, the number of children with AIDS has increased by 0.001% over the past year, so it's a much more serious problem....

Surprise, surprise! Duped again.

FP

[Guillermo]

Of course, and they will blame Reagan as well.

[INSENSITIVE GUY]

The hiv/aids character should,"WALK SICKLY AND CARRY A LIMP WRIST"! DEFUND NOW.

[lds23]

Does the puppeteer have to wear latex gloves when putting his hand.....</self censored>