Sesame Street writer clarifies whether Bert and Ernie are a gay couple

[+ Avalon]

https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/sesame-street-writer-clarifies-whether-bert-and-ernie-are-a-gay-couple/#gs.OFTIdw0

[gallahadesquire]

Well now! I’m glad that’s been cleared up.

[Nvr2Thick]

I appreciate a stance that isn't as evasive and dishonest as past positions on the matter. The were characters for a children's show, but aspects of the relationship were developed from a gay, romantic one. Prior responses included "they don't have any sex organs" -- an evasive, disingenuous comment considering that most Muppet characters were clearly identified by gender through appearance, wardrobe, and name. Also, I don't know that Kermit and Miss Piggy's romantic relationship had much of a presence on Sesame Street, but producers were clearly OK with (cross-species) romantic heterosexual pairings in spite of the absence of genitalia. Finally, an honest answer that fits the context and doesn't treat homosexuality as a taboo topic.

[Nvr2Thick]

So, BBC3's Facebook page posted Sesame Workshop's tweeted response regarding Bert and Ernie:

 

I just love one man's series of Facebook responses:

 

"If a pig can fancy a frog, then two guys can be in love, surely?"

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And don’t get me started on Gonzo and those blooming chickens

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