We, like so many others worldwide, sometimes find it difficult to put into words how much we love Sesame Street. We've had lengthy discussions with friends and foes alike about the ways in which the show shaped the way the we see the world. Feast of Fools hosts Fausto Fernos and Mark Felion feel the same way. As Fernos says, "It's really because of Sesame Street that so many people in my generation dye their hair blue or orange or red...our comfort with piercings and hair color and body adornment really is an impact from us growing up and embracing these richly diverse fantasy characters." How true, Fausto.
In an extensive podcast interview, Michael Davis, author of Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street (a book we recently added to our Amazon wishlist), discusses the influence of Sesame Street and the constant speculation about the private lives of the Street's most famous muppets...
Fausto Fernos: What's the biggest misconception that people have about Sesame Street that you're hoping to dispel with this book?
Click through for Davis' answer regarding the oft debated question of Bert and Ernie's sexuality...
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