Not the Same old Sesame Street

The Story.

Apparently times have changed and from the first shows of Sesame Street to the new shows the things that were appropriate and okay for kids to watch then are not now.

I haven't been around since the 60's but it looks like Sesame Street has gone through a lot of changes over the years with a lot of concentration and concern for the childhood psyche. You never really know how little things, from popular areas, can develop a childs mind and define who they may be as a person. This is why I don't like the MTV trends. But I'm also against denying peoples freedom to express themselves. This just means we need to work harder to educate our children properly.

Although I'm a huge fan of the cookie monster! They tend to believe that the original cookie monster, who was created by Jim Hensen for use in commercials by General Foods, was on a fast track to diabetes and developed the first childhood "addict". You can't deny his trademark cookie eating sounds! "Om nom nom nom. COOKIES!"

So the earliest episodes of Seasame street are now on DVD and are being told they are for adults only. What amazing changes - and disturbing - this country and world have gone through in 40 years. Where's the innocence?

It looks like Dave Chappelle had it right a few years back in San Francisco during a stand up bit called "Killing them Softly" when he gave his opinion on Sesame Street. A definite funny video clip from youtube and please be warned that there are large amounts of strong language. View at your own risk.