Should Bert and Ernie get married?

A debate-sparking petition urges the Sesame Street buddies to tie the knot — even though they've never come out as gay

posted on August 9, 2011, at 11:53 AM

Sesame Street roommates Bert and Ernie should finally take the next step in their relationship and get hitched, argue gay-rights activists. Photo: Facebook/Sesame Street SEE ALL 4 PHOTOS

Is it time for Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie to get married?

	Yes. Think of the positive message it would send to Sesame Street's young viewers.
	No. That puppet wedding wouldn't do real-life gay men any favors.
	No. Not everyone supports gay marriage, so this would be politically divisive.
	Slow down. How about Bert and Ernie come out of the closet first?
	Leave Bert and Ernie alone. The characters are not gay, and it's time to accept that.

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