In 2019, ‘Sesame Street’ marked its golden 50th anniversary. That’s right—five decades filled with joyful singing, dancing, rhyming, and mastering those all-important ABCs and 123s! Big Bird and his friends have imparted invaluable lessons about self-worth, sharing, and the significance of friendship to countless generations. Here are some of our cherished quotes from the beloved characters on the street, offering a delightful mix of humor and cuteness—perfect for a stroll down memory lane or to share with your own little monster.
- “Sally, you’ve never encountered a street quite like Sesame Street. Everything unfolds here. You’re going to adore it!” – Gordon
- “Everyone makes mistakes, so why can’t you?” — Big Bird
- “Who cares if I munch on carrots or collard greens? I enjoy broccoli and lettuce too. I’m still Cookie Monster; that’s not a disguise.” — Cookie Monster
- “Do you know why they call me the Count? It’s because I love to count! Ah-hah-hah!” — The Count
- “Cookie Monster thief, not liar.” — Cookie Monster
- “Where there is life, there is hope.” – Grover
- “Cookie is like a high five for my tummy.” — Cookie Monster
- “Sorry, Slimy, it’s sleep time now. So close your eyes and dream of all the amazing Trash that’s on the way.” (To the camera) “You too. There’ll be more Trash tomorrow.” — Oscar the Grouch
- “The early bird gets the worm, but a cookie tastes way better than a worm. So, I’ll be sleeping in.” — Cookie Monster
- “Of all the benches in the world, I had to choose this one!” — Mr. Johnson
- “C is for cookie, and cookie is for me!” — Cookie Monster
- Grover: “What about the museum? You can see pictures of the mummies… and the daddies.”
Fat Blue: “I have no interest in looking at pictures of mummies or daddies.” - “Oh, I love pigeons more than anything… besides oatmeal.” — Bert
- “Bad days happen to everyone, but when one comes your way, just keep trying your best and don’t let it affect how you feel about yourself.” — Big Bird
- “Ding-dong! You’re wrong!” — Cookie Monster
- Oscar the Grouch: “Can’t anyone tell me how to say ‘no’ in Spanish?”
Everybody: “NO!” - “A friend is worth more than chocolate ice cream… Maybe a friend is someone you’d give your last cookie to.” — Cookie Monster
- “I’m so happy to be me!” — Big Bird
- Ernie: “Whenever I can’t sleep, 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 my heart is where the cookie is. Math is simple: 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, and sometimes I chew them.” — Cookie Monster
- “Elmo thinks kindness is important because when you’re kind to someone, they’ll be kind to another, and it just keeps going.” — Elmo
- “If you keep at it, you can accomplish anything.” — Elmo
- “It’s amazing where your imagination can take you.” — Elmo
- “Wow, that was someone who was really scared.” — Elmo
- “Elmo’s fur is indeed furry.” — Elmo
- “If Elmo had a dinosaur, he’d take him out every day for dino exercise and loads of fun. Elmo would give him dino food, lots of yummy leaves to munch on, and water to drink. Elmo would even give him a bubble bath to keep him clean, with more bubbles than you’ve ever seen! And Elmo would love him lots and not forget to hug him, pet him, and hug his giant dino pet.” — Elmo
- “Keep Calm & Eat Cookies” — Cookie Monster
- “Chocolate chip cookies mean a lot to me… Om nom nom nom.” — Cookie Monster
- “Fruit… or Cookie… Fruit… Cookie… Me 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 can’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
- Sweeping the clouds away, I’m 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 will eat a cookie.” — Cookie Monster
- “Love the fur you’re in.” — Grover
- “Oh, how I love trash! Anything dirty, dingy, or dusty; anything ragged, rotten, or rusty. Yes, I love trash.” — Oscar the Grouch
- “You’d be a grouch too if you lived in a trash can!” — Oscar the Grouch
- “Well, the rent is cheap, and I love trash, so I figured living in a trash can keeps me close to it. What’s wrong with that?” — Oscar the Grouch
- “One squeal? No, make it two squeals or three squeals. Wait, four squeals or five squeals or six squeals…” — The Count
- The Monster Cookie: “KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF, PAL!”
Cookie Monster: “YIKES! Uh, Cookie talked!
The Monster Cookie: “Me not cookie, Me monster!”
Cookie Monster: “Me too, Me Cookie Monster!”
The Monster Cookie: “Me, Monster Cookie!” - “The early bird gets the worm. But a cookie tastes better than a worm, so I’ll just sleep in.” — Cookie Monster
- “Cookie is like a high five for my stomach.” — Cookie Monster
- “It is I, your furry buddy, Grover!” — Grover
- “Bad days happen to everyone, but when they do, just keep doing your best and don’t let it bring you down.” — Big Bird
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In summary, ‘Sesame Street’ has given us a treasure trove of memorable quotes that resonate with both children and adults alike. From Cookie Monster’s love for cookies to Big Bird’s positivity, these characters remind us of the joy and humor in life. Plus, they teach us valuable lessons that can be shared with the next generation.
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