New Seasame Street character, Lilly sponsored by Wal-Mart?!

[Earth_First]

There’s a new kid on the block on “Sesame Street.” The long-running children’s show will debut a new muppet, Lily, in a primetime special that highlights childhood poverty and hunger, Entertainment Weekly reported.

Lily’s family background reflects the bitter economic reality of the 17 million American children who live without regular access to affordable and nutritious food, the magazine reported. Country music singer Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams Paisley, will host the hour-long show, titled “Growing Hope against Hunger.”

“We are honored that Sesame Street, with its long history of tackling difficult issues with sensitivity, caring and warmth, asked us to be a part of this important project,” the couple said in a statement. The show will air Sunday, Oct. 9. It is sponsored by Walmart.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2011/10/04/2011-10-04_sesame_street_to_debut_new_muppet_dealing_with_poverty_and_hunger_in_the_home.html

[BiggJawn]

1. Lilly's mom works at Wally-World?

And that's why she's hungry? Did I read that right?