Republicans Outraged, After Big Bird Used, to Promote Vaccination.
Conservatives have criticized a November 6 tweet
by Big Bird in which the Sesame Street character
announced that he had been vaccinated against Covid. .
Conservatives have criticized a November 6 tweet
by Big Bird in which the Sesame Street character
announced that he had been vaccinated against Covid. .
Big Bird, a children's television icon since 1969, posted on Twitter, , "I got the Covid-19 vaccine today! My wing is feeling a little sore, but it'll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy." .
Big Bird, a children's television icon since 1969, posted on Twitter, , "I got the Covid-19 vaccine today! My wing is feeling a little sore, but it'll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy." .
NPR reports that Republican Senator Ted Cruz called the tweet , "government propaganda.".
NPR reports that Republican Senator Ted Cruz called the tweet , "government propaganda.".
Lisa Boothe, a Fox News contributor,
reportedly called the tweet an attempt to , "brainwash children." .
Lisa Boothe, a Fox News contributor,
reportedly called the tweet an attempt to , "brainwash children." .
Both President Biden and Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky
both thanked the Muppet for doing his part. .
Both President Biden and Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky
both thanked the Muppet for doing his part. .
NPR points out that this was not the first time
that Big Bird received a vaccine. .
In a 1972 episode of Sesame Street, Big Bird was reportedly vaccinated against measles. .
In a 1972 episode of Sesame Street, Big Bird was reportedly vaccinated against measles. .
Big Bird, along with Rosita and Granny Bird, also appeared on CNN to encourage kids to get the newly approved vaccine for children age 5-11. .
Big Bird, along with Rosita and Granny Bird, also appeared on CNN to encourage kids to get the newly approved vaccine for children age 5-11. .
NPR reports that while most children infected with Covid only show mild symptoms, experts say the vaccine could prevent hospitalizations and infection.
