Once upon a time, "C" stood for cookie. These days, "C" stands for cutbacks. Even the most beloved street in the world is not immune to the current economic woes. Sesame Street announced this month they would lay off 20 percent of their workforce. I would hate to be the person to decide if Cookie Monster or Elmo got the ax. Or if it was finally time to split up Ernie and Bert. I bet the sunny days have been a little cloudier behind the scenes at Sesame Street lately.
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Sad news is Bert and Ernie both get the axe. Instead, they'll have one red character with black frizzy hair who will be named Bernie. Cookie Monster and Gonzo will become one person because kids got them mixed up anyway since they were both blue. Also, sponsors are much harder to come by nowadays. So far for next season they've only got commitments from 1, 3, 6, Q and Z. The stimulus package is expected to bring 4 and 7 into the fold, but no other members of the ABCU (Amerian Alphabet Union) have agreed to come on board at that point.
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