NEW YORK – Sesame Street is going to have a gay wedding for Bert and Ernie.

Now that New York State has legalized same sex marriage, Sesame Street decided it is time for Bert and Ernie to admit that they are gay and tie the knot.

An organization called “Change.org” proposed the idea.

At first Sesame Street denied that they would be holding the wedding, but this morning sources closes to people on “the street” say that the wedding “is going down.”

“They’re keeping it quiet,” said Cookie Monster.  “They were going to have this big bash, but now it’s just gonna be a small thing.  It’s still gonna be hip.  And I talked them into passing on the cake and going with cookies.”

Cookie Monster took at jab at Michelle Obama, “I hope she’s not invited. She’s been a real drag the last year, talking about vegetables and fruits.  Not cool.”

Viewers had wondered for a long time questions if the o the bosom buddies were, in fact, gay.

For decades the pair have shared a close friendship, a bedroom in a small apartment with separate beds.  (The duo even wear similar striped shirts.)

Sesame Street, however, publicly denies that they are gay. They issued this statement:

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.

But, insiders say that they are, in fact, gay and that the wedding is going on.  “Sesame Street isn’t ready to out them. But they’ve been lovers forever,” said a source close to Big Bird.

The wedding will be private, but WWN has made an exclusive agreement with Elmo to provide details.

Here’s a video showing “proof” that Bert and Ernie are gay:

SESAME STREET – Cookie Monster was interviewed by popular site Rocket Boom, and he confirmed he is the source of a popular Internet meme!

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street’s debut, Cookie Monster was interviewed by Rocketboom’s field correspondent Ella Morton. He made sure to deny the rumor that he was done with eating cookies.

Morton also asked him about the popular Internet meme “om nom nom nom”, which is the phrased used to describe something delicious or someone eating voraciously. He confirmed he is the originator!

Take a look:

NEW YORK, NY – Yesterday was Sesame Street’s 40th Anniversary, and some long-time fans are concerned about the Cookie Monster’s new attitude.

Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 1969, and is the longest running children’s program in television history. It has used a unique formula to educate children, by using animation, actors and puppets to teach basic math and the alphabet, as well as hygiene and social skills.

One favorite puppet of both children and adult fans is the Cookie Monster, a hyper single-minded creature that is obsessed with eating cookies. His theme song, “C is for Cookie”, is one of the most memorable songs in Sesame Street’s history.

Sesame Street is recognized for changing its content as America’s culture shifts, touching on topics such as divorce and adoption. As concerns have grown over childhood obesity, it was decided Cookie Monster should be shown eating a more diverse diet.

In 2006, the show began airing segments entitled Healthy Habits for Life, where he and other puppets talk about healthy eating habits. A rumor spread that Cookie Monster was becoming “Veggie Monster”, who would be foregoing his favorite snack for a healthier diet.

However, this is false. Cookie Monster will remain as he is, a fervent food lover but with a more diverse palate. He has since been brought onto shows like Martha Stewart’s and The Colbert Report to explain that “cookies are a sometimes food.” But he ate a cookie on air to prove he had not abandoned “the pro-cookie agenda”!

Some serious fans are unhappy with his character change, despite the good intentions behind it. Does it bother you?

Listen to his rap about eating healthy: