Sesame Street Faces Outrage Over Alleged Child Grooming Controversy
The official social media pages for Sesame Street celebrated LGBTQ Pride Month once again on the first day of June.
On both X and Instagram, the Sesame Street pages shared a graphic of multi-colored puppets holding hands so that they resembled the colors of an LGBTQ Pride flag.
“On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected for who they are. Happy Pride Month,” they said.
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‘Sesame Street’s’ Elmo puppeteer accused of underage relationship
🔥🚨BREAKING NEWS: Sesameg Street is being accused of grooming children after sharing this post that appears to reflect Elmo, Ernie, Bert, Big Bird, The Cookie Mobster, Oscar The Grouch, Grover, Mr. Smuffleupagus, Murray Monster, and Rosita holding hands in support of Pride… pic.twitter.com/7NGghCIBe2
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) June 1, 2025
Sesame Street took the recognition of Pride Month to extended heights in 2023 when it featured queer actress Ariana DeBose promoting the month alongside Elmo.
“Hi! Elmo and I wanted to share that everyone is always welcome on Sesame Street,” DeBose said. “This month and every month, we want to uplift and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ family, friends, and communities.” Elmo added, “From our Sesame Street family to yours, happy pride. Elmo loves you.”
New York Times: “Same Street, Different World: ‘Sesame’ Turns 40”:
The pedagogy hasn’t changed, but the look and tone of “Sesame Street” have evolved … Now there are green spaces, tofu and yoga….
Everyone is always welcome on Sesame Street. Let’s celebrate LGBTQIA+ people in our communities this Pride and every day! Happy #PrideMonth! #ArianaDeBose 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/M2ZiadrVlC
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) June 1, 2023
Other children’s shows also jumped aboard the LGBTQ Pride Month train that year, including the U.K.-based Peppa Pig and the Looney Tunes.
SESAME STREET AND SEX ABUSE
BIG GAY….PRESCHOOLER ENTERTAINMENT https://t.co/Gd8Llq9YCC
— Oilfield Rando (@Oilfield_Rando) June 2, 2023
Happy Pride, get your drag on 🌈 pic.twitter.com/W8FccfjEUZ
— Looney Tunes (@LooneyTunes) June 1, 2023
The Independent (London, UK): “Why Sesame Street still counts”
In recent years Sesame Street has faced challenges. It can sometimes seem at odds with the era of political correctness. The Cookie Monster has been accused of promoting obesity and sponsorship by McDonald’s was drew wide criticism. The show still attracts big name guest-stars but is up against competition from newer forms of entertainment. Even the programme’s core values have changed. In 1970 it taught racial tolerance, now young viewers hear about the environment or healthy food. In an episode of the new series a child talks about her mother’s yoga class. “I love yoga,” she announces. “When I grow up, I want to be a yoga teacher.”
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