Big Bird may have earned more money than all of the ‘99%’. He has no need of welfare.
He can fend for himself in the marketplace.
Big Bird may have earned more money than all of the ‘99%’. Somebody ought to figure out how much in Royalties he owes the US taxpayers for the free venue.
When I’ve watched Seasame Street with my kids, before we turned it off, I saw a lot of trusts like the Pew Charitable Trust and, I think, Rockefeller. It is funded by a lot of charities. If the 10% from taxpayers was cut, they could cut expenses, get more donations from these behemoth trusts, or license a few more toys and household items. The show won’t go off the air.
Big Bird: 43 years old. Hangs in street with kids all day. is on Public Dole.
Spongebob Squarepants: 16 years old. Works at Krusty Krab. owns own home.