I don’t know of many Americans who haven’t been ingrained with the PBS children’s show Sesame Street, and for good reason since the program has been running for the better part of 30+ years. And, since it’s Sunday, and Fathers Day, I think it’s a great time to find out which Sesame Street character fits your Christian personality best. Have fun and score yourself accordingly!
1. Big Bird – A Humble Leader
Obviously, of all the critters on Sesame Street, Big Bird is the most visible. I mean, how else would you describe a 7-foot tall canary? But being tall is not what makes Big Bird a leader. Big Bird is a leader because he has a humble core. Big Bird lives his life as a guide for others on Sesame Street to follow. He serves when he can, he helps when he can, and if he doesn’t have an answer to a question he makes sure he finds out before he carelessly gives advise.
2. Elmo – The Contagious Christian
If only we all had the energy that Elmo has. I mean, for real, he is literally excited about everything. The impressive thing is that Elmo’s excitement is contagious. If Elmo is excited about a doorknob, before it’s over we will all be excited over that doorknob! And, just like Elmo, contagious Christians often speak in the third person (example: “Elmo has a ball”, “Elmo loves ice cream”, - “Contagious Christian loves serving others”, Contagious Christian really enjoys morning worship”). Okay, I made the last part up… I couldn’t help myself.
3. Bert – The Hesitant Volunteer
Bert is a boring guy. That’s not a crack; it’s just the truth. He likes being boring and as a result he is a bit reluctant any time Ernie gets excited about a new adventure. This doesn’t make him any less of a muppet, it just takes some extra prodding to get him on board. Once he’s on board, he is on board 100%. And he also has the groovy mono-brow thing going for him too!
4. Ernie – The Energetic Volunteer
Ernie is always ready. No matter what, no matter where, if you include Ernie he is ready with no questions asked. Ernie can usually get others involved and on board 100% too. Remember that segment on Sesame Street where Ernie is singing in the bathtub with his rubber ducky and before long there are at least 20 other muppets singing with Ernie in the tub. I think ole’ Bert even got involved in the song. That was one big tub. Energetic Christian volunteers probably shouldn’t sing together in the tub, though.
5. Grover – The Mission Minded Christian
Grover has had many “ministries” in the past, from being a waiter to being a super hero, but if you’ve watched Sesame Street recently he has become the muppet that introduces the viewers to other countries. Grover does a good job with that. He visits the country, learns and appreciates their traditions and teaches them to learn something new too… just like any good missionary should.
6. Oscar the Grouch – The Grumpy Christian
Yes, there does seem to be a species known as a grumpy Christian, and Oscar fits the description to a “T”. He never likes anything anyone else does, he never wants to help anyone else do anything, and he always wants to tell others how things should be. But really, what do you expect? He spends all his time digging through garbage and living in a trash can.
7. Abby Cadabby – The New Christian
Abby hasn’t been around Sesame Street that long, in fact, she is only a fairy in training. But just like anyone in training she has her moments when she has to learn from others that have been on Sesame Street a little longer than she has. She makes more mistakes than a lot of the others, but she learns quickly and doesn’t give up.
8. Cookie Monster – The Baptist Christian
He eats a lot, but a better name would be the “Covered Dish Monster.” But for real, this one is just for fun. I’m a member of a Baptist Church, so I feel like I can pick on Baptist’s a little bit. Right?
Did I miss one? Leave a comment in the comments section and we’ll get yours added to the list!
1. Big Bird – A Humble Leader
Obviously, of all the critters on Sesame Street, Big Bird is the most visible. I mean, how else would you describe a 7-foot tall canary? But being tall is not what makes Big Bird a leader. Big Bird is a leader because he has a humble core. Big Bird lives his life as a guide for others on Sesame Street to follow. He serves when he can, he helps when he can, and if he doesn’t have an answer to a question he makes sure he finds out before he carelessly gives advise.
2. Elmo – The Contagious Christian
If only we all had the energy that Elmo has. I mean, for real, he is literally excited about everything. The impressive thing is that Elmo’s excitement is contagious. If Elmo is excited about a doorknob, before it’s over we will all be excited over that doorknob! And, just like Elmo, contagious Christians often speak in the third person (example: “Elmo has a ball”, “Elmo loves ice cream”, - “Contagious Christian loves serving others”, Contagious Christian really enjoys morning worship”). Okay, I made the last part up… I couldn’t help myself.
3. Bert – The Hesitant Volunteer
Bert is a boring guy. That’s not a crack; it’s just the truth. He likes being boring and as a result he is a bit reluctant any time Ernie gets excited about a new adventure. This doesn’t make him any less of a muppet, it just takes some extra prodding to get him on board. Once he’s on board, he is on board 100%. And he also has the groovy mono-brow thing going for him too!
4. Ernie – The Energetic Volunteer
Ernie is always ready. No matter what, no matter where, if you include Ernie he is ready with no questions asked. Ernie can usually get others involved and on board 100% too. Remember that segment on Sesame Street where Ernie is singing in the bathtub with his rubber ducky and before long there are at least 20 other muppets singing with Ernie in the tub. I think ole’ Bert even got involved in the song. That was one big tub. Energetic Christian volunteers probably shouldn’t sing together in the tub, though.
5. Grover – The Mission Minded Christian
Grover has had many “ministries” in the past, from being a waiter to being a super hero, but if you’ve watched Sesame Street recently he has become the muppet that introduces the viewers to other countries. Grover does a good job with that. He visits the country, learns and appreciates their traditions and teaches them to learn something new too… just like any good missionary should.
6. Oscar the Grouch – The Grumpy Christian
Yes, there does seem to be a species known as a grumpy Christian, and Oscar fits the description to a “T”. He never likes anything anyone else does, he never wants to help anyone else do anything, and he always wants to tell others how things should be. But really, what do you expect? He spends all his time digging through garbage and living in a trash can.
7. Abby Cadabby – The New Christian
Abby hasn’t been around Sesame Street that long, in fact, she is only a fairy in training. But just like anyone in training she has her moments when she has to learn from others that have been on Sesame Street a little longer than she has. She makes more mistakes than a lot of the others, but she learns quickly and doesn’t give up.
8. Cookie Monster – The Baptist Christian
He eats a lot, but a better name would be the “Covered Dish Monster.” But for real, this one is just for fun. I’m a member of a Baptist Church, so I feel like I can pick on Baptist’s a little bit. Right?
Did I miss one? Leave a comment in the comments section and we’ll get yours added to the list!
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