Sesame Street is brought to you today by the letter A.
It's funny, the trains of thought that lead to inspiration. I was walking to work the other day, listening to Ghostbusters -- no, really, you'd be amazed how well it sets you up for a long day's UPC checking -- and started wondering if Ray Parker Jr. had done anything else of note. That led me to recall this post, which in turn led to generalised musings on blog entries, which naturally reminded me that I was still looking for a creative ongoing meme, which of course brought to mind that...
...y'know what, this isn't turning out quite as enthralling as I'd pictured it. How about we just go with this: We love classic Sesame Street with an A, because is Awesome. And with a B, because it is Bold. And with a C, because it is Clever.
How better to illustrate it than by proving it one letter at a time? Each week -- hopefully around this time -- I shall be presenting the Best of the Street, as demonstrated in alphabet clips. At the end of it, we will have a uniquely complete record of what made it so special... or if nothing else, I will have amused myself hugely.
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Thusly we kick off with the Letter A...
It wouldn't be a Street letter without the cosmic pretensions. Get used to this trope, kids; I think it may have been a vague attempt to reference 2001 (the apes evolve & learn language, geddit?) but this is the '70's, it's really not safe to assume anything. Even of children's show producers... come to think of it, especially of children's show producers.
The simian symbolism gets waaaaaay more blatant in this next clip. Parents, be sure to watch and discuss with your children!
True story: Benjamin Franklin once wrote an essay entitled Fart Proudly, which advocates exactly what it says on the tin. Really. Managing flatulence, all part of asserting your individual specialness, kiddies! Also: more cross-dressing apes.
'And then Konga retired for a quiet evening with his true love... Jimmy Olsen.'
Last word goes to the Street writing staff -- who you just know had their comic books confiscated a lot by crusty teachers.
...y'know what, this isn't turning out quite as enthralling as I'd pictured it. How about we just go with this: We love classic Sesame Street with an A, because is Awesome. And with a B, because it is Bold. And with a C, because it is Clever.
How better to illustrate it than by proving it one letter at a time? Each week -- hopefully around this time -- I shall be presenting the Best of the Street, as demonstrated in alphabet clips. At the end of it, we will have a uniquely complete record of what made it so special... or if nothing else, I will have amused myself hugely.
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Thusly we kick off with the Letter A...
It wouldn't be a Street letter without the cosmic pretensions. Get used to this trope, kids; I think it may have been a vague attempt to reference 2001 (the apes evolve & learn language, geddit?) but this is the '70's, it's really not safe to assume anything. Even of children's show producers... come to think of it, especially of children's show producers.
Click to viewThe simian symbolism gets waaaaaay more blatant in this next clip. Parents, be sure to watch and discuss with your children!
True story: Benjamin Franklin once wrote an essay entitled Fart Proudly, which advocates exactly what it says on the tin. Really. Managing flatulence, all part of asserting your individual specialness, kiddies! Also: more cross-dressing apes.
'And then Konga retired for a quiet evening with his true love... Jimmy Olsen.'
Last word goes to the Street writing staff -- who you just know had their comic books confiscated a lot by crusty teachers.