Ernie doesn't think he's special

[mikebennidict]

I don't see what is so weird about it. They talk to us (the audience) all the time.

i did not say it was wierd anyone talking to the audience. I just thought it was strange hin saying why are you looking like that assuming we're down like he was when he doesn't know how we're feeling at the momment. it's not bad in a way that part's kind of funny. otherwise th rest of it's good.

 

[jeffkjoe]

Judging by Ernie and Bert's appearance, this skit was made in either 1971 or 1972.

 

[fuzzygobo]

Not to say Ernie was clairvoyant (that means he's a mindreader), but out of the 8 million or so kids watching Sesame Street back then, there MIGHT have been a handful at any given time that were probably feeling down about themselves, and this was a magical way to help boost kids' self-esteem.

Back then (and even today) kids probably don't get told they're special or they're loved enough. So if Ernie can gently address those watching (it doesn't have to apply to everybody) that they are special, and should be proud of themselves, more power to him.

 

[Ziffel]

Absolutely, fuzzygobo. That's what was so wonderful about Mr. Rogers saying at the end of EVERY show ,"You make every day special. You know how don't you? By just your being you." Imagine the positive impact this had to have on countless amounts of children throught the years.
And I think whenever I saw this Ernie and Bert skit I happened to be feeling fine at the time. Nevertheless, it was still a valuable message to sink in for future reference.