Bert and Ernie Outed

Jack Hunter ~ The New Yorker

From Human Events:

"No, not even Muppets are spared in our culture war. Below is the cover of the new issue of The New Yorker.

" 'It’s amazing to witness how attitudes on gay rights have evolved in my lifetime,' said Jack Hunter, the artist behind the cover.  'This is great for our kids, a moment we can all celebrate.'

 "Then again, in response to an 2011 online petition calling for Bert and Ernie to tie the knot, the Sesame Workshop’s Facebook page offered this statement:

" 'Bert and Ernie are best friends. They were created to teach preschoolers that people can be good friends with those who are very different from themselves. Even though they are identified as male characters and possess many human traits and characteristics…they remain puppets, and do not have a sexual orientation."

"Platonic Muppets. Something to ponder."