Sesame Street Characters on Simpsons-Were you Offended?

[SamEagle 000]

When I saw the Sesame Street characters on the Simpsons trying to kill Homer I thought it was kind of funny at first but then I got kind of offended. :( The characters were badly drawn and they were trying to Kill Homer. Let me repeat, Kill !
I couldn't believe it. The characters on Sesame Street would never kill any one. It was all wrong. At one point, Elmo was in Oscar's trash can and Big Bird was flying! Was anyone else offended?

[Thog]

When I saw the Sesame Street characters on the Simpsons trying to kill Homer I thought it was kind of funny at first but then I got kind of offended. :( The characters were badly drawn and they were trying to Kill Homer. Let me repeat, Kill !
I couldn't believe it. The characters on Sesame Street would never kill any one. It was all wrong. At one point, Elmo was in Oscar's trash can and Big Bird was flying! Was anyone else offended?


Nope, I thought it was great. It was only a parody, the Muppets do the same thing.

[Fozzie Bear]

Can't be any worse than the Kermit&Piggy on SS deal on Crank Yankers

Actually, a friend of mine designs haunted house attractions and one scene was a badly built, dimly lit SS set, with blood splattered everywhere, and there was green fur hanging out of the trash can and blood splattered on windows, and when the people came by the steps "Bert is Evil" came running down the steps from 123 Sesame Street with a huge blade in his hands. He had bought the head from a costume shop and restored it. The idea came from the "Bert is Evil" website.

[Super Scooter]

I wasn't offended by The Sesame Street characters on the Simpsons in the least bit. I thought it was great! Like was said, it's a parody. I think we're all old enough to take what we can give out.

[Beakie]

I wasn't offended by it, the Simpsons does things like that with lots of other characters (and real people), so do lots of other shows, I get used to it, but I didn't really think it was funny either...

[crazy ernie]

I found that part very funny."Elmo know where you live!" :crazy: :) :zany: :D

[janicegroupie]

When I first saw it was kind of offended but then when I saw it again I found it pretty funny. I figure the Simpsons are pretty much known for their parodies so I couldn't really find it too offensive anymore. I do think they could have done a better job with the drawings of the characters though.

[Thijs]

I think we're all old enough to take what we can give out.

well, not all it seems:)

[Drtooth]

You kidding? It was satire, not an insult (unlike Crank Spankers or whatever).

I for one loved the Muppet cameois, Which I'll list

A Fish Called Selma (Troy McClure and Piggy and Kermit in the Muppets go midevil)

The one where Krusty dies (David Crosby has a Hand puppet of Kermit, also seen on the cast poster and a new pinbal game)

Trash of the Titans (Oscar pops out of a Garbage can during the musical number)

The one about the PBS pledge drive (just mentioned)

and Moe saves Maggie when he tries to play with Tickle Me Elmo and Elmo slaps him...

[Thijs]

Ehhm, guys, SamEagle 000 is pretty young.

[Super Scooter]

Yeah, Tommie, I know now.

SamEagle 000, I understand where you're coming from (that a-way? No, that a-way!). It can be upsetting at first, but, I just think of it as picking fun on an old friend. The Simpsons writers are Muppet fans (one of them co-wrote IAVMMCM), and they don't pick on SS anymore than Ernie picks on Bert.

and Moe saves Maggie when he tries to play with Tickle Me Elmo and Elmo slaps him...

When Elmo says no, Elmo mean no!

[SamEagle 000]

I guess your right. :) And yes, I am young. I'm only 11.


Now that I think about it some of the parts were funny. Like, "Elmo know where you live!" :)


Wouldn't The Simpsons have to get permission to do this.

[Super Scooter]

Wouldn't The Simpsons have to get permission to do this.

I believe it falls under some sort of parody laws. So, no they wouldn't NEED it, though it would be nice...

Did Kevin Clash play Elmo? Then it would DEFFENITELY be good.

[Ernie101]

No it was funny!!! Nothing to harm in good ol fun!

[Drtooth]

I believe it falls under some sort of parody laws. So, no they wouldn't NEED it, though it would be nice...

They did have to get Permission for Ren and Stimpy, Archie, and the Flintstones.....

[Thijs]

Yesterday's episode began with a dream of Homer, in wich he was Yogi Bear and Bart, ehhhm, that small bear. I love those parodies.

[WiGgY]

When I saw the Muppets Go Medevil bit, I thought it was Steve doing Kermit's voice. Then again, many people have their own Kermit so it could have been anyone.

I think to get offended by satire is political correctness gone a muck. These days, people don't usually take jokes as jokes, but instead as an assualt on them in some way. Crazy world.

[Crazy Harry]

political correctness
:boo:

(needs to be ten characters long)

[sarah_yzma]

I don't watch the Simpson's a whole lot, because they can be funny, but they can also be crude. So if I do catch a funny episode, cool...otherwise oh well....and always remember

imitation is the highest form of flattery.....(or as byron would say)

It is!

Really!

(or something that wastes just as much space) :p

[WiGgY]

:boo:

(needs to be ten characters long)

What are you talking about having to be ten characters long?

(Actually I just typed "What?" and saw this new messages saying "The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters." which is kind of annoying, but at least I now know what you mean.

[Pino]

Sam eagle000 How did you make your avatar move? What program did u use?

[Crazy Harry]

I now know what you mean.
I'm sorry. I'm not used to hearing that. Could you refrase it a little?

[Lynnette]

Yesterday's episode began with a dream of Homer, in wich he was Yogi Bear and Bart, ehhhm, that small bear. I love those parodies.

Yogi and Boo Boo, right? But what's Yogi's girlfriend's name again?

[Crazy Harry]

Cindy

8 9 10

[Drtooth]

Okay... if you are offended by Simpsons loving parodies of the Muppets, DO NOT PICK UP A MAD MAGAZINE!!!! Especially the one with the Hulk on the cover!

[SamEagle 000]

Sam eagle000 How did you make your avatar move? What program did u use?


I didn't make my avatar. I found it on the internet somewhere and it was already moving.

[rexcrk]

I wasn't offended by it. I thought it was quite funny (the whole scene actually)

Like the Teletubbies shooting laser beams.
Mr. Rogers: "It's a beautiful day to kick your ***!"
Oscar the Grouch: "Give us the money!"
Elmo: "Elmo knows where you live"
And Big Bird swooping down like a vicious bird of prey

LMAO! :D :D

[Muppet Pro]

I didn't see the hole thing, I only The start, til the part when the PBS Truck Came To Homer's Door, I had To Go Somewere.

I Head That Thhe Simpsons Writers (like Tom) Is Huge Fans Of The Muppets.

[dlphntat]

When Stewie has kermit tied to the bed and is trying to torture Kermit for info, and then pulls out a Miss Piggy doll and starts humping it?
I thought it was hilarious!
many people love the show and the characters, but there can be humor in it.
as an old saying goes, "Sacred cows make the best steak"

[MuppetDude]

"Sacred cows make the best steak."

It depends on which grill the cows want to use. :p

[Muppet Pro]

I didn't see the hole thing, I only The start, til the part when the PBS Truck Came To Homer's Door, I had To Go Somewere.

I Head That The Simpsons Writers (like Tom) Is Huge Fans Of The Muppets.


I wonder If Matt (The Creator of the show) Likes The Muppets,

I Don't Really Like People Making Spoofs On The Muppets, But The One I Saw On The Simpsons, I Liked.

The One That Goes Like.

Lisa: Dad, What's a Muppet

Homer: Well It's Sure Not a Mop, And Sure Lot A Puppet, But....(laughs)....Oh Man !!!! If You want a true Answer, Then I don't Know.


And I Like The Part When They Had Kermit In Shining Armor,
I Thought "You Know, The people who work on The Simpsons Must Be Muppet Fans, Because Having Kermit In Shining Armor Is Something I Think Jim Henson Would like to see Kermit In."

Plus When Miss Piggy Said "Not now Frog !!!! Can't You See I'm Busy ????" Is Something You Can Tell That The Simpson Writers Are Muppet Fans As Well.

:)

[Muppet Pro]

Plus I would Think It would Be Cool To See (THE REAL) Kermit In Shining Armor. :) Yah, That would Be Cool.

Was there ever a time With Kermit in Shining Armor.

[MuppetDude]

I don't think anybody's mentioned this before, but here's another Simpsons-Muppets connection: Russi Taylor, who voices Martin Prince, and Sherri and Terri on "The Simpsons", also voiced Baby Gonzo on "Muppet Babies"! :concern: