These Sesame Street innovations illustrate the pull these lovable muppets still have on popular culture. Once you spy these fantastic creations, you'll be begging for someone to tell you how to get to Sesame Street.
Few children's shows have lasted as long or influenced culture as much as Sesame Street. Those who grew up watching Elmo, Snuffleupagus, Oscar and all their friends, cannot deny that they're mind wanders back to that show from time to time. Concept artists, designers and comedians have used these wholesome figures as inspiration for wild and wacky designs that could be construed as hilarious or offensive, depending on who you talk to. From zombified renditions of Burt and Ernie to Grover standing up against police brutality, no one's childhood memories are safe.
Nostalgic, clever and occasionally borderline offensive, these Sesame Street innovations take you back while propelling you forward.
30 Sesame Street Innovations
From Protesting Puppet Parodies to Adorable Muppet Canteens:
Susan Keefe — Nov 21, 2011 — Pop Culture
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Creepy Sesame Street Characters
A Humanlike Bert Character by Nacho Diaz Changes your Childhood
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Candy-Crazed Halloween Costumes
The TV Store Online Tank Dresses are Creatively Sassy
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Protesting Puppet Parodies
The Occupy Sesame Street Movement is Rioting Based on Reality
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Superhero Bicycle Art
Mike Joos Creates Customized Bikes for Our Favorite Cartoon Characters
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Horrifying Muppet Illustrations
Rhys Cooper Re-Imagines Sesame Street
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Muppet Heroes
These Evan Cheng Cartoons Combine Sesame Street Characters & Superheroes
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Sweet Tooth Sneakers
AF1 Cookie Mobster by Mr. Phomer Adds Swag to 'Sesame Street'
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Video Game Muppets
Kiddie Characters Kick Ass in Sesame Street Fighter
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Augmented Reality Fairytales
QR Code Storybooks Are the Way of the Future
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Creepy Childhood Characters
Kevin Eslinger Illustrates Sesame Street with a Scary Twist
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Fatified Cartoon Characters
Artist ANPH's Playful Melon-Head Art Series
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Cookie Monster Coats
The Muppet-Inspired Fur Coats for Fall 2010
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Zombified Muppet Roommates
The Zombert & Zernie T-Shirt is Not for Children
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Mini Muppet Confections
These 'Camo Cupcakes' by Kristie Sarmiento Look Like Oscar the Grouch
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Kid-Friendly Device Covers
These Sesame Street iDevice Cases by Dreamgear are Super Cute
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Gobbling Cookie Mugs
This Muppet-Inspired Cookie Monster Cup Stores Both Snacks and Drinks
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Marvelous Muppet Treats
The Cake Poppery Whips Up Sesame Street Cake Pops
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Gay Puppet Petitions
Lair Scott Asks If Bert and Ernie Should Marry on Sesame Street
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Muppet Hairtorials
The Sesame Street ‘I Love My Hair' Song Tackles the Racial Beauty I
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Muppetized Ads
The Hilarious Sesame Street 'Old Spice' Commercial
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Muppet Documentary Previews
Being Elmo Trailer Captures the Life of the Man Behind the Puppet
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Kid-Friendly USBs
Sesame Street Flash Drives Come in a Variety of Cute Characters
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Preschool Apple Parodies
The Sesame Street iPogo Video is a Hilarious iPhone Spoof
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Preschool TV Spin-Offs
The Sesame Street Mad Men Sketch is Cute and Hilarious
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Muppet Late-Night Show Hosts
The Cookie Monster SNL Audition is 100 Percent Serious
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Poverty Puppets
Sesame Street Hungry Muppet Helps Children Understand Issue of Hunger
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Adorable Muppet Canteens
The Elmo Stainless Steel Watter Bottle Beats the Heat with Cuteness
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Cute Cartoon Building Blocks
These Sesame Street LEGOs are a Fan's Dream Come True
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Children's Show Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme x Sesame Street Doughnuts are Only in Japan
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Pop-Tarts Croc-Tarts Come with Candy Jibbitz for Decorating Pastries
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Scented Marshmallow Plushies
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Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Cartoon Characters-Themed Apparel
The Hundreds and Warner Bros. Launch New Celebratory Collection
AI-Powered Plushies
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The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
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The Sanrio x Converse Line Includes Beloved Cartoon Characters
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Sitcom-Themed Clothing Collections
The Percival x Seinfeld Collection Has Recognizable Styles
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
Collectible Kidult Meals
The McDonald's Kerwin Frost Box Reintroduces McNugget Buddies
Collectible Plush Board Games
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Playful Travel-Inspired Sock Designs
HOTSOX and Meagan Morrison Debut a Range of Playful Socks
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Illusory Yogurt Billboards
Müller Yogurt is Relaunching a 90s Favorite with a Gen Z Twist
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Limited-Edition Vinyl Figures
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Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Street Art-Style Cookies
Cookie Plug Combines Graffiti, Street Art & Hip-Hop Culture
Glowing Movie Campaign Murals
Paramount Creates a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mural
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
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Soda-Themed Merch Collections
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Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
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Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Deodorant Stick Personable Mascots
Old Spice Introduces Swaggy Spice Which is its New Mascot
Candy-Themed Clogs
Hershey and Crocs Created a Sweet Collaboration for Halloween
Plush Apparel Collabs
The Squishmallows x H&M Collection Shares Personality-Packed Styles
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
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The Sesame Street x wet n wild Collection is Nostalgic and Fun
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The Disney x Vespa Collaboration Boasts a Nod to Mickey Mouse
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