Breaking News! Bert & Ernie are not gay!

[SlyPokerDog]

The recurring question of whether "Sesame Street" characters Bert and Ernie are gay has raised its head anew. And the answer from "Sesame Street" is, as always, a resounding no.

"Sesame Street" today posted the following statement on its Facebook page:

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 (as most Sesame Street Muppets do), they remain puppets, and do not have a sexual orientation.

The announcement was posted in response to petitions that have been circulating around the Internet urging that the two Muppets get married.

There's even a Bert and Ernie Get Married Facebook page hosting a heated conversation about the pros and cons of having the Muppets marry.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nat...ust-friends-not-gay-will-not-get-married.html

 

[The_Lillard_King]

And then there is the unsubstantiated rumor that Burt has recently sent revealing photos of himself to Ernie via text.

I think the cat is out of the bag.