Sesame Street Old School DVD's: Not For Kids

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Historically speaking, I am reminded of the quote Jim himself said during a documentary, "We're not inheriting the world from our parents, we're borrowing it from our children", for we are the children of tommorow. This is because if we live the world through the eyes of children, it would be more simplistic, more loveable, and more endearing.

 

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I do think that quote is very wise.

Btw, I just heard the characters sing the song "Here Comes Santa Claus" in the "Elmo Saves Christmas" special. They changed the lyrics from "Santa knows we're all God's children" to "Santa knows we're all good children." :: I'm sorry but....::

Now not everyone celebrates Christmas as a religious holiday and that's fine, I have no problem with that at all. But the people who do celebrate it that way deserve respect too. Bottom line, everyone deserves respect.

Classic Sesame Street (i.e. Christmas Eve on Sesame Street) managed to discuss the subject of faith without being preachy and without excluding any group.

 

[wwfpooh]

Bottom line, everyone deserves respect.

To quote The Rock...It doesn't matter...

Whether one be Mexican, Spanish, French, German, African, Iraqi, Australian, British, or a citizen of the USA or Canada is irrelevant, for whatever the nation, we all deserve the equal amount of respect.

And that's the bottom line, plain and simple.

But in order to do so, we break down the walls of biased hatred certain peoples--including some of our own--have put up and show those people that--though we're different--we're all the same in that we're all humans with feelings and rights.

I believe Rick Derringer should change Hulk Hogan's theme song to include all peoples, for everyone--and not just Americans--fight for the rights of every person, and when you hurt friends, you hurt pride, you gotta be yourself, and not let that slide...But, whatever...*rolls eyes*

 

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Diversity is a very difficult concept for people as a whole, though ultimately a enormously positive goal to strive for.

Sometimes we try so hard not to exclude anyone, that we end up getting rid of everything that's meaningful to each group. I don't see how that's helping, heh. I was always happy with Bob and Mr. Hooper's exchange in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street. It was simple and to the point, and expressed the message of mutual respect. And even a more recent SS special (it might have been Elmo's World) paid tribute to all three major Winter holidays, instead of ignorning them.

 

[wwfpooh]

The problem with acknowledging all three though--even on a show like the Street--is that it nowadays makes the holidays seem more commerical than they're meant to be. On the other hand, we have a nation that thrives on commercialism and doing tributes and "25 Days" countdowns and the like does get the true meaning behind the holidays out to the public.

 

[CensoredAlso]

That's true, though that's an issue that's going on everywhere, not just on the Street. I mean you can see Christmas as the birthday of a loving Savior. Or you can see it as a more general celebration of morality. Either way, that's the right idea. But now there's too much emphasis on the presents and the decorations and the money (though actually that's been going on for decades! ).

 

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But now there's too much emphasis on the presents and the decorations and the money (though actually that's been going on for decades! ).

If Saint Nick were still alive--and not just living through his immortal self, Santa--he would be appalled at the state of things today.

He would probably want everyone to realize that Christmas--or whatever the holiday--isn't about the gifts, it is about what those gifts represent, and no, it doesn't represent gorging oneself on material things; The true meaning of the gifts--beyond that of a religious standpoint--is the same meaning of all the winter holidays...to have peace on earth and goodwill towards all humankind, regardless of nationality or personal differences.

As Elmo and Pasty once sang, we need the world to make sure that everything feels like Christmas (or whatever the holiday), for seriously--IMO--both Jesus and the man that represents "Father Christmas" are watching us from up on high and as such, we must set an example for people to follow at this most wonderful time of the year.

 

[Drtooth]

I don't believe any of it has anything to do with Cookie monster eating lots of cookies or Oscar (who still lives in a trash can). There are people who buy SST for kids-- any SST-- and don't look at what they're getting. Plunk an Elmo-obsessed three year old in front of SST Old School and the kids is going to be confused. I'm not saying the kid won't enjoy it-- but if you promise a three year old Elmo you better deliver Elmo. If you promise a three year old something different, that's fine (they are perfectly capable of adjusting) but don't say the "E" word if you don't plan on delivering.

What I've been saying all along. I think it's kinda stupid to have that disclaimer, but if it stops these people from buying videos SW wasn't even secure about releasing for that reason, I can't really complain.

I feel the 2 reasons why SW didn't want to deliver the goods to us fans who have been clammoring for this for year was that they figured it wouldn't be profitable, and that these parents will buy them up. And while I can't see anything objectionable in them, I sure as heck see Elmo obsessed kids crying and trying to throw the disk set away since he isn't constantly mugging th screen every 3 minutes.

Why else would SW have Elmo constantly in our face, and face harsh critisism from it's old school fan base, if kids didn't love him. Kids in general, actually...

Sometimes I wish he would have stayed the monstery version of himself they originally had. The one where he was almost in his terrible twos type stage (look at the monster hits DVD).

 

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Why else would SW have Elmo constantly in our face, and face harsh critisism from it's old school fan base, if kids didn't love him. Kids in general, actually...

Not all kids are Elmo-obsessed. Plus, even those that are could be de-Elmocized if they're taught to like (and accept) different things.

 

[Drtooth]

Not all of them. In general yes, the mainstream loves him. That's like saying in general, America loves reality shows. Now, I hate them, myself, but the majority of people love those pieces of Junk.

I will say, older kids with an open mind wouldn't shoot this down, and maybe pay attention. But the youngest of the young will be expecting Elmo.