Old-school episodes of Sesame Street now come with an "only for grown-ups" disclaimer. We asked all of you to weigh in on the matter and an overwhelming majority deemed the warning unnecessary. A questionable song just surfaced that might warrant a change of mind. The song, titled "I Want a Monster to Be My Friend," was actually banned from Sesame Street in 1984 when a mother complained about a few of its lyrics:
If I make friends with a friendly monster, I'll let him bounce me on his knee. I'll let him do whatever he wants to, Especially if he's bigger than me.
Is the message shocking? Or, when considered in context, do you find it harmless? Listen to the full song below and let me know whether you think the ditty is just plain silly or scandalous.
If you haven't heard, classic episodes of Sesame Street now come with an "only for grown-ups" disclaimer. The fuss? Past shows were filled with messages deemed indecent by today's standards. That is, Cookie Monster was way too gluttonous, Oscar needed a serious attitude adjustment, and the show shouldn't have showcased "delusional relationships." We all grew up watching Sesame Street and we only turned out semi-effed up, so what's your take?
