John does not respect Sesame Street? What? I loved Sesame Street growing up and frankly some of their more recent parody videos are very entertaining especially for adults who get all the jokes.
As far as I can remember having lived in Clallam County, Washington — which is almost near Canada — in early childhood, there was a Canadian version of “Sesame Street”: according to Wikipedia it was called “Sesame Park.”
From about 3rd grade through 12th grade graduation I was awarded the “Character Building” opportunity of arising at 05:30 and getting the walk and drive cleared so that my father could leave for work and I could then start my walk to school.
Fortunate that I had 5 older siblings…3 of them brothers. Most of the shoveling that needed to be done was by them. (As we all got older & they started leaving home, I DID have to do a shift…at least until my little brother was big enough. I didn’t mind, tho…except in 1978.)
My father and I had an understanding. Once my favorite cartoon were over I would get things done. Often I would do some of it when cartoons I only kind of liked were on as well. Too bad I never did anything with the love for animation I have.
I shoveled in the winter, many, many sidewalks for 50 cents a house. In the summer, I mowed lawns for $1. For my 9 to 12 year old female self, I was rich, trim, and happy! : )
howtheduck almost 5 years ago
John does not respect Sesame Street? What? I loved Sesame Street growing up and frankly some of their more recent parody videos are very entertaining especially for adults who get all the jokes.
Baarorso almost 5 years ago
John, leave Michael alone. He’s watching “Sesame Street” in memory of Carroll “Big Bird” Spinney. :/
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
As far as I can remember having lived in Clallam County, Washington — which is almost near Canada — in early childhood, there was a Canadian version of “Sesame Street”: according to Wikipedia it was called “Sesame Park.”
capricorn9th almost 5 years ago
Watching TV is mind-numbing, allows you to daydream, stare at nothing. Just go and keep busy. Shoveling snow will do it.
MelanieMather almost 5 years ago
R.I.P., Caroll Spinney.
Watcher almost 5 years ago
By shoveling Micheal, you need to shovel your way to Sesame street.
rshive almost 5 years ago
My Dad had a store he had to get to regardless of weather. So not shoveling was never an option.
kfccanada almost 5 years ago
Lolololololololol…..
KenTheCoffinDweller almost 5 years ago
From about 3rd grade through 12th grade graduation I was awarded the “Character Building” opportunity of arising at 05:30 and getting the walk and drive cleared so that my father could leave for work and I could then start my walk to school.
debbie8pole almost 5 years ago
We’ll miss Carroll Spinney. RIP Big Bird.
Dobber Premium Member almost 5 years ago
It’s the walks, Michael, be thankful it’s not the driveway.
Philly1115 almost 5 years ago
Funny how this is the strip theh show, after the guy that did Big bird passed away
Allan CB Premium Member almost 5 years ago
This is … fortuitous timing, for sure… considering the man who played Big Bird (and voiced Oscar) died.RIP Carroll Spinney.
Wren Fahel almost 5 years ago
Fortunate that I had 5 older siblings…3 of them brothers. Most of the shoveling that needed to be done was by them. (As we all got older & they started leaving home, I DID have to do a shift…at least until my little brother was big enough. I didn’t mind, tho…except in 1978.)
Synnastyr Kuhr almost 5 years ago
My father and I had an understanding. Once my favorite cartoon were over I would get things done. Often I would do some of it when cartoons I only kind of liked were on as well. Too bad I never did anything with the love for animation I have.
summerdog almost 5 years ago
I shoveled in the winter, many, many sidewalks for 50 cents a house. In the summer, I mowed lawns for $1. For my 9 to 12 year old female self, I was rich, trim, and happy! : )
animemom50 almost 5 years ago
How appropriate is today strips nod to Sesame Street when we hear of the loss of Carroll Spinney
kathleenhicks62 almost 5 years ago
Next time “Michael I don’t care what you are doing-go out and shovel the sidewalk!”
hk Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Glad to see one of these adults has a few parenting skills.
USN1977 almost 5 years ago
The Pattersons subscribe to HBO?
Su770n almost 5 years ago
What’s happening with Michael’s letter story line?
Asharah almost 5 years ago
MOM! Dad won’t let me watch educational television!
Faith :) almost 5 years ago
Thankfully it doesn’t snow in Hawaii. It’s a blessing and a curse.
jmworacle almost 5 years ago
I’m afraid Michael, the show is above your intellect.
celtickat53 almost 5 years ago
Michael is the most annoying child. At least John said “please.” As I recall, I just got told to go shovel.