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'Sesame Street' denies writer's claim that Bert and Ernie are gay: They are 'best friends'
The makers of "Sesame Street" say Bert and Ernie, the classic feuding Muppets who appeared on the popular children's television show, are not gay. The statement came Tuesday after former "Sesame ...
Teen Vogue6y
Bert and Ernie from "Sesame Street" May Not Be Gay, But Why Are We So Quick to Clarify?
In this op-ed, writer Kelly Gonsalves explains why it's not the "Sesame Street" puppets' sexuality that matters — it's the haste to clarify what they're not. Why do we care so much about the ...
Time6y
Sesame Street Says Bert And Ernie ‘Don’t Have a Sexual Orientation’ After Longtime Writer Claims They’re Gay
A former writer for Sesame Street said in a recent interview that he considered Bert and Ernie to be gay — but ... his career writing scripts for The Muppets in an interview with Queerty.
The Hollywood Reporter6y
‘Sesame Street’ Writer Confirms Bert and Ernie Were a Couple
By Lexy Perez Sesame Street fans have always wondered whether Muppet roommates Bert and Ernie were more than just best friends. Hoping to put the speculation to rest, former Sesame Street writer ...
TheWrap6y
‘Sesame Street’ Reminds Everyone Bert and Ernie Are Not Gay or Straight Because They’re Friggin’ Puppets
“As we have always said, Bert and Ernie are best friends,” Sesame ... many human traits and characteristics (as most ‘Sesame Street’ Muppets do), they remain puppets, and do not have ...
Yahoo13y
Bert & Ernie are not gay, Sesame Street says in statement
Bert and Ernie are not gay ... characters and possess many human traits and characteristics (as most Sesame Street Muppets™ do), they remain puppets, and do not have a sexual orientation." ...
Decider6y
‘Sesame Street’ Exec Says Bert and Ernie Are Gay (If You Want Them to Be)
Bert and Ernie are best friends,” the non-profit said. “Even though they are identified as male characters and possess many human traits and characteristics (as most Sesame Street Muppets ...
phillyvoice.com6y
'Sesame Street' writer says Bert and Ernie were based on his own relationship
The true nature of Bert and Ernie's relationship has finally ... possess many human traits and characteristics (as most "Sesame Street" Muppets do), they remain puppets, and do not have a sexual ...
Portland Press Herald6y
Are Bert and Ernie gay? They’re puppets, Sesame Street says
Bert and Ernie were among the first Muppets on “Sesame Street,” appearing in the show’s 1969 test pilots. Michael Davis writes in “Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street ...
New York Post13y
Sesame Street says Bert and Ernie are ‘best friends’ — do not have a sexual orientation
Bert and Ernie aren’t getting married ... and possess many human traits and characteristics (as most Sesame Street Muppets do), they remain puppets, and do not have a sexual orientation.” ...
syracuse.com6y
Bert and Ernie are gay, 'Sesame Street' writer says
A former "Sesame Street" writer has confirmed that Bert and Ernie are gay ... as inspiration for writing stories for the longtime Muppet roommates. "I remember one time that a column from ...