Katy Perry Too Hot for "Sesame Street"?
Katy Perry has turned up the heat on "Sesame Street." Recently, the one-time gospel singer taped a seemingly innocent song with Elmo, a child-friendly version of her 2009 hit "Hot 'n Cold." Set to air New Year's Eve, the clip found its way to YouTube, rapidly approaching the million-hit mark. But Perry's low-cut costume has caused an uproar. Soon parents started weighing in on her performance. The clip has garnered 6,000 YouTube comments so far.
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"Thank you for speeding up the puberty process," wrote one mom. "You can practically see her ***," wrote another.
"Early Show" co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez said that's when things went sour for "Sesame Street" execs.
Now, the girl who famously kissed a girl won't make be making her "Sesame Street" debut soon. She and Elmo have reportedly had their New Year's party invitation pulled by the show's producers.
The "Early Show" anchors weighed in on Perry's costume.
When Rodriguez said, "You don't think it is a big deal. Do you?" Erica Hill replied, "I don't know."
Hill said, "Looking at her outfit is not that provocative. I think it's a protest against her portfolio of some of her songs."
Rodriguez said, "I'd say not that it is so bad -- but why is it necessary? Can you think of any other star who's gone on 'Sesame Street' who has worn anything like that?"
Smith replied, "Miss Piggy."
"Good," Rodriguez said.
Smith added, "If you go back, if you go back and look through the archives, look at the archives and you shall see."
"Sesame Street" has issued this statement to CBS News:
"Sesame Street has a long history of working with celebrities across all genres, including athletes, actors, musicians and artists. Sesame Street has always been written on two levels, for the child and adult. We use parodies and celebrity segments to interest adults in the show because we know that a child learns best when co-viewing with a parent or care-giver. We also value our viewer's opinions and particularly those of parents. In light of the feedback we've received on the Katy Perry music video which was released on You Tube only, we have decided we will not air the segment on the television broadcast of Sesame Street, which is aimed at preschoolers. Katy Perry fans will still be able to view the video on You Tube."
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"Thank you for speeding up the puberty process," wrote one mom. "You can practically see her ***," wrote another.
"Early Show" co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez said that's when things went sour for "Sesame Street" execs.
Now, the girl who famously kissed a girl won't make be making her "Sesame Street" debut soon. She and Elmo have reportedly had their New Year's party invitation pulled by the show's producers.
The "Early Show" anchors weighed in on Perry's costume.
When Rodriguez said, "You don't think it is a big deal. Do you?" Erica Hill replied, "I don't know."
Hill said, "Looking at her outfit is not that provocative. I think it's a protest against her portfolio of some of her songs."
Rodriguez said, "I'd say not that it is so bad -- but why is it necessary? Can you think of any other star who's gone on 'Sesame Street' who has worn anything like that?"
Smith replied, "Miss Piggy."
"Good," Rodriguez said.
Smith added, "If you go back, if you go back and look through the archives, look at the archives and you shall see."
"Sesame Street" has issued this statement to CBS News:
"Sesame Street has a long history of working with celebrities across all genres, including athletes, actors, musicians and artists. Sesame Street has always been written on two levels, for the child and adult. We use parodies and celebrity segments to interest adults in the show because we know that a child learns best when co-viewing with a parent or care-giver. We also value our viewer's opinions and particularly those of parents. In light of the feedback we've received on the Katy Perry music video which was released on You Tube only, we have decided we will not air the segment on the television broadcast of Sesame Street, which is aimed at preschoolers. Katy Perry fans will still be able to view the video on You Tube."
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Let me guess, the people who don't like this video think it's ok to carry guns, believe the US war machine, and let their kids watch the evening news. Heaven forbid they should see the outline of a pair of breasts.
I find those that complain the loudest have low self esteems about their own bodies, and therefore believe others should suffer.
I can guarantee if you showed that video to a groups of the target audience and asked who was in it, they would say Elmo. They have no concept that breasts are bad. They learn that from wowsers.
2 - What US war machine are you talking about? I did not know there was any such kind of machine. We do not like that the US thinks that they can go into other countries and rule, especially when they seem to like starting wars in those countries. Would they like it if we sent OUR kings and queens into their country and rule over them and start wars there?
3 - It is not that we do not let our kids watch the evening news at 6 PM, but they do not wish to. They do not understand it and would rather watch children's shows. Do your kids like to watch the evening news? What is so bad about it? IS it so bad for our kids to watch the evening news--that is IF they wanted to?
4 - I think the breast has little to do with it. This is a children's show, and it is in a time slot that Americans call "Prime Time". Is it not what is also called "Family Hour" and if you check with the TV stations, do they not have rules and regulations as to what CAN be shown on "Prime Time Family Hour(s)" and I think you will find that she broke those rules and regulations with that dress she was wearing. Look at the outfits that other women who guest starred on Sesame Street have worn. (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/galleries/celebs_on_sesame_street/celebs_on_sesame_street.html) Even supermodel Heidi Klumm (6 of 49) who is wellknown for her nude or nearly-nude photos wore very appropriate clothing when guest starring there. Even she did not try to wear a dress that breaks their dresscode. If SHE could not get away with it, why should Katy Perry get away with it?
Whovever thought they would grow up and dress like Miss Piggy anyway? Or be like her?