In 2019, ‘Sesame Street’ marked its impressive 50th anniversary. That’s right—five decades filled with rhythm, rhyme, and the joy of learning ABCs and 123s! From Big Bird to Elmo, the cast has imparted invaluable life lessons about self-acceptance, generosity, and the essence of friendship. Here are some delightful and funny lines from our beloved characters that will surely evoke nostalgia or entertain your little cookie monster at home.
- “Sally, you’ve never experienced a street quite like Sesame Street! Everything happens here, and you’re going to adore it!” – Gordon
- “Everyone makes mistakes, so why not you?” — Big Bird
- “Who cares if I eat carrots or collard greens? I also enjoy broccoli and lettuce and lima beans. I’m still Cookie Monster. That’s not a lie.” — Cookie Monster
- “Do you know why they call me The Count? Because I absolutely love to count! Ah-hah-hah!” — The Count
- “Cookie Monster is a thief, not a liar.” — Cookie Monster
- “Where there is life, there is hope.” – Grover
- “A cookie is like a high five for my stomach.” — Cookie Monster
- “Sorry, Slimy, it’s sleep time now. Close your eyes and dream of all the amazing Trash that’s yet to come.” (To the camera) “You too, there’ll be more Trash tomorrow.” — Oscar the Grouch
- “The early bird gets the worm. But a cookie tastes better than a worm, so I’ll sleep in.” — Cookie Monster
- “Of all the benches in every park around the world, I had to choose this one!” — Mr. Johnson
- “C is for cookie, and cookie is for me!” — Cookie Monster
- Grover: “How about the museum? You can look at pictures of mummies… and daddies.” Fat Blue: “I don’t want to see pictures of mummies and daddies.”
- “Oh, I adore pigeons more than anything else in the world… well, except for oatmeal.” — Bert
- “Everyone has bad days, but when it happens to you, just keep trying your best and don’t let a tough day make you feel bad about yourself.” — Big Bird
- “Ding-dong! You’re wrong!” — Cookie Monster
- Oscar the Grouch: “Can someone tell me how to say ‘no’ in Spanish?” Everyone: “NO!”
- “A friend is something better than chocolate ice cream… maybe a friend is someone you’d give your last cookie for.” — Cookie Monster
- “I’m thrilled to be me!” — Big Bird
- Ernie: “Whenever I’m not sleepy, Bert tells me to count sheep.” Count von Count: “Count Sheep? Who’s that?” Ernie: “Uh, it’s not a who, it’s a what.”
- “I can’t hear you, I have a banana in my ear!” — Ernie
- “Om Nom Nom Nom” — Cookie Monster
- “Home is where the heart is. And the heart is where the cookie is. Math is clear: home is cookie.” — Cookie Monster
- “I’d share a cookie with you, but I already ate it.” — Cookie Monster
- “Me love cookies. Sometimes I eat them whole; sometimes, I chew them.” — Cookie Monster
- “Elmo believes it’s vital to be kind because if you show kindness to someone, they’ll do the same for others, and it keeps going on and on.” — Elmo
- “If you keep practicing, you can accomplish anything.” — Elmo
- “It’s astonishing where your imagination can take you.” — Elmo
- “Wow, that was someone who was scared.” — Elmo
- “Elmo’s fur is indeed furry.” — Elmo
- “If Elmo had a dinosaur, he’d walk him daily for dino exercise and fun, provide him with tasty leaves to munch on, and give him a bubble bath to keep him clean with lots of bubbles.” — Elmo
- “Keep calm and eat cookies.” — Cookie Monster
- “Chocolate chip cookies are significant to me… they mean a lot to me… Om nom nom nom.” — Cookie Monster
- “Fruit or cookie… Fruit or cookie… I am Cookie Monster! This is a no-brainer!” — Cookie Monster
- “I wasn’t born with the name Cookie Monster; it’s just a nickname that stuck. I don’t remember my real name… maybe it was Sidney?” — Cookie Monster
- “Onion rings are just vegetable donuts.” — Cookie Monster
- “This is the song, la la la la, Elmo’s song.” — Elmo
- “Sweepin’ the clouds away, on my way to where the air is sweet. Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?”
- “Today, I will live in the moment, unless it’s unpleasant. In that case, I’ll eat a cookie.” — Cookie Monster
- “Love the fur you’re in.” — Grover
- “Oh, I love trash! Anything dirty or dingy or dusty, anything ragged or rotten or rusty—yes, I love trash.” — Oscar the Grouch
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In summary, the whimsical and heartfelt quotes from ‘Sesame Street’ not only resonate with children but also remind adults of the essential lessons of childhood. From Cookie Monster’s hilarious cookie musings to Big Bird’s uplifting affirmations, these lines capture the essence of joy, imagination, and kindness.