”Sesame Street,” as numerous already know by now, was planning to open its 41st season with a celebrity guest appearance from Perry. The show is known for the celebrities that come on it, that means Perry, as it is a popular children’s show. Or it would are, if her episode hadn’t been modified in a panic at the last moment due to a supposedly racy music video with the “Street’s” modern kingpin, Elmo. Elmo gave his thoughts on it.
Elmo appears on ‘Good Morning America’ with George Stephanopoulos
The brand new York Times explains that Elmo was there. He wanted to defend his friend there. Katy Perry’s mostly-covered breasts were inappropriate for children to view on the show, according to numerous parents. This brought on the show with special appearances from Elmo, Super Grover and Carol-Lynn Parente, “Sesame Street” Executive Producer.
The pulled song in question, a parody of Miss Perry’s pop hit “Hot ‘N Cold,” revolves around Elmo and Perry getting together for a play date. YouTube has the video on there. It is easy to find. Perry feigns mock disappointment because she is able to play, but Elmo isn’t interested. She even is wearing dress up closes that are a bit revealing. This is what has sparked a controversy of Victorian proportions. It has changed into a “cause” for people on both ends of the spectrum.
’surprised at the volume of disapproving responses’ is what Parente claims she is
Stephanopoulos talked to Parente over it. She said “Sesame Street” would never, never produce anything that we thought was inappropriate.” By booking a guest like Katy Perry, the intention was to perhaps grab the attention of younger parents who may not have grown up with “Sesame Street.” The production team decided it was something that needed to be scratched after enough complaints came in about how inappropriate it was for a children’s show.
For his part, Elmo reached out to Perry, saying that he hoped she would come back to “Sesame Street” for a play date.
“Elmo loves Miss Katy,” he said.
Those who complained are made fun of
Super Grover decided to play a part in making fun of the conservative parents. He asked Stephanopoulos if he liked his new super costume. Without missing a beat, Super Grover then followed up with “It is not too revealing, is it?”
New York Times Arts Beat
artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/24/great-muppet-caper-continues-as-elmo-defends-katy-perry/
One more time, with feeling. And a one, and a two…
youtube.com/watch?v=OAz4MKHhovQ
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