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‘Sesame Street’ Includes First Muppet To Experience Homelessness

Sesame Street street puppet Lily, a 7-year-old bright pink Muppet, will become the show’s first character to experience homelessness, with the show’s producers hoping this addition will create empathy and a sense of understanding on the issue among children. What do you think?

Catherine Archer • Needlepoint Disposer

“You’d think with all the dough PBS rakes in through donations they could at least set her up in a motel for a few nights.”

Catherine Archer • Needlepoint Disposer

Tyler-James Scott • Waste Disposal Technician

“No big deal, I’ve heard

Tyler-James Scott • Waste Disposal Technician

Merrick Cottrell • Handwashing Expert

“What a great way to encourage children to be kinder to homeless puppets!”

Merrick Cottrell • Handwashing Expert