After Sesame Street’s Big Bird tweeted that he received the COVID-19 vaccine, Sen. Ted Cruz and other right-wing media figures criticized the character for promoting “propaganda” to children.
“This kind of propaganda is actually evil,” he wrote. “Your children are not statistically at risk, and should not be pressured into a brand new treatment. Do Not Comply!”
Other right-wing figures, including Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe and political commentator Michael Cernovich, also posted criticism about Big Bird’s comment. Several people, including Cruz, continued to post new comments about Big Bird throughout the weekend. Although Sesame Street and Big Bird have faced criticism for promoting the COVID-19 vaccine, the show and character have long been involved in public health campaigns, Insider reported. In 1972, for instance, Big Bird participated in a segment telling children to “don’t wait -- vaccinate.”
Throughout the weekend, Twitter users also commented in support of Big Bird’s post about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The account now has more than 247,000 followers, gaining more than 30,000 followers during the weekend.said. “Getting vaccinated is the best way to keep your whole neighborhood safe.”Insider: “Ted Cruz leads right-wing attack on Big Bird for promoting ‘propaganda’ after the Sesame Street character got the COVID-19 vaccine.”Twitter: @CortesSteve, Nov. 6, 2021.
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