Around The Web · Culture For Subscribers Does Sesame Street Deserve Government Funding? By Kelly Thomas March 21, 2017 · 11:00 AM EDT · Updated March 27, 2025 5:07 AM Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen Elmo and Big Bird are trying to rile up Americans' emotions and pity, but do they deserve money from Washington? This author says no Elmo and Big Bird are trying to rile up Americans' emotions and pity, but do they deserve money from Washington? This author says no… Advertisement Read Next What Nearly 59 Years of Marriage Has Taught Me About Love 5 Massachusetts Halloween Spots Worth Visiting Outside Salem Hollywood Vampires Documentary Premieres In Boston With Alice Cooper and Joe Perry Burger King Dragon Ball Super Toys: What Comes in the New Power Up Pack?