New Sesame Street Character

[khazadman]

sounds like more stupidity from the people who taught kids to hug trees.

Originally posted by Morgan_Corbesant: amazing, utterly amazing. what next, a puppet with a drug addiction? a puppet who is a pyromaniac? a nymphomaniac? sheesh.

As this is being aired in South Africa, where children are routinely faced with the deaths of parents, family members, and friends from HIV/AIDS, this topic is both timely and appropriate. This isn't something that just affects "other people" in that community, it is epidemic. It has a dramatic and horrifying impact on these children, and any way to get information to them on how to live with this terrifying and stigmatizing disease is a good effort.

[Lioness]

Originally posted by Arledrian: I agree entirely, Azred. How sad that they think children need to learn about this kind of thing so early. HIV positive or not, the cookie monster remains my all time hero

Aw, c'mon, what about Elmo? *hums Elmo's World theme song*

[DiabloRex]

Glad to see that I am not alone with my opinion [img]smile.gif[/img]

Its a good thing that the muppet is being shown as having high selfsteem, showing that you can live on even if you have hiv.

Absynthe(hey is that drink really as strong as they say?) mentioned some good points.

[Azred]

Originally posted by Absynthe: As this is being aired in South Africa, where children are routinely faced with the deaths of parents, family members, and friends from HIV/AIDS, this topic is both timely and appropriate. This isn't something that just affects "other people" in that community, it is epidemic. It has a dramatic and horrifying impact on these children, and any way to get information to them on how to live with this terrifying and stigmatizing disease is a good effort.

I can agree with the desire to want to educate children and/or calm their uncertainties and fears. However, suppose a child has seen this show--that muppet--and her mother has contracted HIV. If that child falls down and skins her knee and mommy wants to "kiss it and make it all better", would not the child shrink away from her own mother because she might get infected?
My concern is that this kind of exposure will do more harm than good.

[Loumistro]

Its a good thing that the muppet is being shown as having high selfsteem, showing that you can live on even if you have hiv.

If they show him with to good of a life the kids will might think it is good to have HIV.

[Sir Goulum]

Originally posted by Lioness: quote: Originally posted by Arledrian: I agree entirely, Azred. How sad that they think children need to learn about this kind of thing so early. HIV positive or not, the cookie monster remains my all time hero

Aw, c'mon, what about Elmo? *hums Elmo's World theme song* [/QUOTE]Yea, you can't forget about cute little Elmo! He's so cute and cuddly and red and furry....i think I had an Elmo teddy bear!

Originally posted by Lioness: Aw, c'mon, what about Elmo? *hums Elmo's World theme song*

Nessy dear, I have quite the reputation for devouring countless cookies in the blink of an eye. So it isn't surprising that he's the one I identify most with. Still, if you think Elmo is the best... I suppose we could have a good old pool party brawl again...

[Sazerac]

Elmo??

Elmo has one place...under the wheel of my back tire.

C'mere, Elmo...I have a hug for you! [img]graemlins/smilelazer.gif[/img]

Cookie monster all the way!
-Sazerac

[TAOWolf]

Just saw this on CNN, and can't believe it......