Culture, U.S.: The first lady’s favorite perk so far? Getting on “Sesame Street”
- I’m on a high. I never thought I’d be on Sesame Street with Elmo and Big Bird.
- First Lady Michelle Obama • Who noted that “it’s probably the best thing I’ve done so far in the White House.” Some would say that this is incredibly shallow, but think about it – this show (beyond its marketing juggernaut status) has been one of the greatest icons of American education and entertainment since it first hit the airwaves 40 years ago. And, as kids of that era, both Barack and Michelle were among the first beneficiaries of the show. Cookie Monster is much deeper than he looks. • source