'Sesame Street' Pulls Controversial Katy Perry Duet

[proteus_lives]

""Sesame Street" started previewing its 41st season on the Web this week, releasing teaser clips featuring stars like Jude Law, Will.i.am, Colin Farrell, and Run-DMC's Reverend Run. One of the shorts, however, got a lot more attention than the rest: a two-and-a-half minute video of pop star Katy Perry singing a reworked version of her 2008 hit "Hot N Cold" with Elmo. The issue: the perception that Perry's outfit wasn't appropriate for a show geared toward children ages one to six."

"After the clip hit YouTube Monday, Gawker ran a story that called attention to the video and Katy's look. Parents checking out the video began leaving critical comments like, "Couldn't she wear something that was more. oh idk. APPROPRIATE" and "I DO NOT want my five year old lookin at !" But, as TMZ notes, Perry wasn't actually half-naked -- her outfit featured a flesh-colored mesh top that went all the way up to her neck, like a figure-skating costume."

Rest of the article and clip at the link.

http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/a-line/sesame-street-pulls-controversial-katy-perry-duet/624

I didn't think the outfit was that bad but then again I don't have kids so :shrug:

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[proteus_lives]

3. Wow.

I don't even know what "m*ommy nation" means.

[depakid]

5. The fear/obsession with women's breasts almost rivals the absurdities in muslim nations

[Gold Metal Flake]

7. I D*n't kn*w wh*t y** *r* s*y*ng.

[joeybee12]

2. Anything that gets Katy perry off tv works for me...

series-ly, I think she's nuts.

[klook]

4. She acts like a petulant, airheaded bimbo in this clip

That's why it's bad for kids. But of course the focus is always on the cleavage.

[JamesA1102]

6. Double standard: No one has a damn problem with Elmo running around naked! nt

[marmar]

10. But Elmo doesn't have sexual organs, unless they're covered up by his fur.

nt

[4lbs]

8. It's not any more revealing than a female figure skater's costume or what the females wear on ABC's

"Dancing With the Stars".

Yet same parents registering their concern likely wouldn't give a second thought to letting their young children watch either one.

[depakid]

13. Or cartoon characters for that matter

[Johonny]

9. Do kids that aren't even close to puberty perceive the show the same way as their parents?

Just saying I can't even remember what bad 70s outfits people wore on the show when I was a kid. I guess Mr. Hooper didn't turn the 5 year olds on? Or perhaps kids don't see the world the way their parents do.

[SoCalDem]

15. Mr Rogers did a daily "striptease"

:rofl:

[tularetom]

11. I applaud any performer who isn't above showing a little boobage

Except maybe rush limbaugh.

Pretty sure I don't want to see them.

[krabigirl]

12. Lol, like a kid that age would even notice.

Luckily these people don't live in germany or France, where kids can (gasp!) see topless women sunbathe.

[nadinbrzezinski]

19. And TV with few sexual hangups

[WinkyDink]

14. Like the old joke; They knew who KP is before hitching a ride.

[swilton]

16. Tasteless Outfit

[emilyg]

17. +1

[nadinbrzezinski]

18. Ah the US and it's fear of sex

never mind that is what sells in them movies, with violence as well.

Oh and our fear really is strange...

And by the way parents should watch a little anime



Granted, not what little kiddies watch or like, but still.

There are days... and yes I LIKE anime.

[jayfish]

20. Dupe.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9188875

[Lucian]

21. Oh noes! You could see a whole lot of...nothing.

Typical parental overreaction.

From the description of the yahoo article, I was hoping the video would've at least given me a stiffy. I didn't even feel a tingle. x(

[GSLevel9]

24. lol... just LOL. nt

[Lucian]

25. I haven't been this let down since that time I watched "Striptease" on TNT.

[Bettie]

22. I have three boys and a husband

And NONE of them thought the outfit was a problem.

My husband thought it was cute, but not overly revealing.

My nine y.o. thought the song was good and the girl was "pretty".

My eight y.o. thought the song was good, but Elmo is for babies.

My two y.o. danced around and had fun, but never mentioned Katy's breasts.

Clearly, some people just need to find more to do since they worry about stupid shit.

[GSLevel9]

23. thought she looked cute...

and she doesn't exactly have a lot to spill out so I'll vote "harmless"

[Gold Metal Flake]

26. Is Sesame Street all green screen now?

The street sets are gone?

[proteus_lives]

28. I think so.

My niece was watching a video the other day and it was green screen.

I could be wrong though.

[customerserviceguy]

27. Her outfit didn't tickle Elmo

Clearly, he was reluctant to 'play'!