Thursday, March 12, 2009



Shock: Big Bird or Snuffleupagus
To Be Fired?

March 12, 2009 -- Santa Monica, CA. The country was saddened yesterday by news that "Sesame Street" is laying off 20% of its work force, due to the economy. But is a much more startling announcement coming?

Yesterday's shocker didn't signal any of the "Sesame Street" stars would be let go, but insiders say that just might happen. "Like it or not, Big Bird and Snuffleupagus cost us a fortune," said a show assistant. "All they do is eat and eat and eat. I don't know how we can keep both of them; one must go."

Another insider says executives may be using the economic climate as cover in making such a bold move, as tension between the two stars has been building for years. "It's not about money, it's chemistry on set. Big Bird is impossible to work with. He has a huge ego, insane demands, and he's really mean. The other day he told everyone Bert & Erie were gay." The source went on to say, "He's really gotten under Snuffy's skin; the two of them go at it every day. The economy is the perfect excuse for letting one of them go."

Fans of the show, mostly comprised of children and a few disturbed adults, won't take such a move lightly. "They just need to hug and work things out, like me and my mommy do," said a 5-year-old who was in tears when she heard the rumor of a potential firing. A creepy adult fan said, "I've watched the show in my underwear every day since it started in 1969. Everyone knows those two have had their issues, like when Snuffy got drunk and punched Big Bird at the Emmys, or when Big Bird slept with Snuffy's sister. But if either of them is fired, I'll never watch 'Sesame Street' again."

The reporters here at Thank God For the Internet Blog will continue investigating this story and provide updates when news breaks.

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