MAD's gritty take on Sesame Street
Greetings, all -- Back in 1971, the satirists at CTW were themselves satirized on the pages of a magazine kids had to sneak past their parents. Enjoy! Reading time: two minutes.
u/Madavis2u — 3 days ago
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MAD's gritty take on Sesame Street
Back in 1971, the satirists at CTW were themselves satirized on the pages of the wildly popular magazine kids had to sneak past their parents.
u/Madavis2u — 3 days ago
👋 Welcome to r/FriendsofStreetGang - Introduce Yourself and Read First!
Hey everyone! I'm u/Madavis2u, a founding moderator of r/FriendsofStreetGang.
This is a new home for readers and viewers who enjoyed "Street Gang," the book and documentary film. Its goal is to provide added value, insight, and fan support in the months leading up to the publication of "Street Fight," a sequel that picks up where the origin story left off. The new book is scheduled to available in April 2027 from Rutgers University Press,
What to Post
Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about Sesame Street and our changing times. We are hoping for plentiful input on social justice issues, brotherhood and sisterhood, tolerance, and peaceful conflict resolution.
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We're all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Let's build a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and connecting.
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- Introduce yourself in the comments below.
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- Interested in helping out? We're always looking for new moderators, so feel free to reach out to me to apply.
Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/FriendsofStreetGang a respectful and humane shared space.
u/Madavis2u — 5 days ago
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On Substack today: The night Snuffy swallowed an audience member
Irreverent camera operator Frank Biondo (below) was the emcee for some wildly entertaining wrap parties for Sesame Street's cast and crew. Today's Substack post recalls the time he offered up his grandson as a party snack for Snuffleupagus. https://madavis2u.substack.com/p/the-time-snuffleupagus-swallowed?r=cuwhq
u/Madavis2u — 10 days ago
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On Substack today: The night Snuffy swallowed an audience member
Irreverent camera operator Frank Biondo (above) was the emcee for some wildly entertaining wrap parties for Sesame Street's cast and crew. Today's Substack post recalls the time he offered up his grandson as a party snack for Snuffleupagus. https://madavis2u.substack.com/p/the-time-snuffleupagus-swallowed?r=cuwhq
u/Madavis2u — 10 days ago
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At first, it was academics and social critics going after Big Bird. But they're nothing compared to the trolls and PBS killers.
u/Madavis2u — 17 days ago
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Pour yourself a hot beverage and enjoy this candid reflection of a filmmaker's creative process. Trevor Crafts, the co-executive producer of the "Street Gang" documentary, deftly explains the difference between "childish" and "childlike." At a critical moment, he and his team had to summon joy.
u/Madavis2u — 17 days ago
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u/Madavis2u — 17 days ago
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Tuesday's Substack post time travels back to 1971, when academics and social critics found fault with Sesame Street. Not a subscriber yet? Click here.
u/Madavis2u — 18 days ago
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Coming to inboxes Tuesday afternoon: A new weekly Substack brimming with Sesame Street news and commentary. Thanks in advance for subscribing!
u/Madavis2u — 25 days ago