Kofi Annan stops a fight between Elmo & his friends: Teaches the world how to get along

BBC News ^ | December 7, 2001

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

Annan stopped a row between Elmo and his friends

United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan has appeared on children's TV show Sesame Street, and said diplomats could learn a thing or two from its characters.

Annan guest-starred on the long-running show to help teach children how to resolve conflict.

He is only the third politician on the show in recent years - first ladies Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton have also appeared.

Annan stepped in when puppet character Elmo and his friends argued over who would get to sing the alphabet song.

In the end he persuaded them all to join in.

Afterwards he said it was "wonderful to reach out to young people" and hoped that he showed children "the spirit of the UN, a spirit of understanding, sharing and working together".

Annan: Diplomats should be
"more like Elmo"

He said some politicians needed to be more like the characters in the show: "Elmo and his friends will tell us, it's the way they are, they tell it straight.

"Keep it simple and it brings you back to earth. I think that is very important, we all need that."

The show's executive producer, Michael Loman, said Annan was a perfect guest.

"One of the things that is truly unique about Sesame Street is that we teach children about inclusiveness. Who better to illustrate that point than the secretary-general of the United Nations?" said Loman.

Annan flew to Norway after the programme where he will receive the 100th Nobel Peace Prize on Monday.

[swaimh]

please, the politicians will begin to corrupt our children

[SouthernFreebird]

"Elmo and his friends will tell us, it's the way they are, they tell it straight.

Something is seriously wrong when words like this come out of the mouth of those in position of running the world....

[thoughtomator]

In other news, scientists have been able to light up the entire city of Phoenix with energy generated from Jim Henson spinning in his grave.

[RAT Patrol]

Oh good grief!

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

In other news, scientists have been able to light up the entire city of Phoenix with energy generated from Jim Henson spinning in his grave.

I've always been under the impression that this kind of thinking was right up Henson's street.

[BenLurkin]

Kofi is the enemy of all Americans. He is a leftist would be commissar who wants the people of the world to be the easily governed sheeple of the world.

[Kerberos]

"and hoped that he showed children "the spirit of the UN, a spirit of understanding, sharing and working together".

To steal a line from Dr. Phil......... "What a load of crap."

[PeoplesRep_of_LA]

Holy Cow this is sad and pathetic. He couldn't solve the real diplomatic problems at his only job, so he goes on the Peoples Broadcasting System in order to act out being a mediator?

Proving once again, to anyone who respects President Bartlet, that the only place liberalism works is make believe. No wonder they're all actors.

If this doesn't prove that the UN is filled with irrelevant ineffectual little nothings, I don't know what does.

[Red Dog #1]

All right all you Freepers, get your tin foil hats out and explain to me how this ties into the known OBL/Bert and Ernie cabal.

[Captainpaintball]

There is a bright side --I would like to know how a 2-5 year old is going to know who in hell that used douche is supposed to be.

[Captainpaintball]

There is a bright side --I would like to know how a 2-5 year old is going to know who in hell that used douche is supposed to be.

And didn't the Sesame Street people realize this?

[PistolPaknMama]

the spirit of the UN

I was never aware it had a spirit. This should be in breaking news.

[Joe 6-pack]

"And don't come back!!!!!!!!!"

[Lijahsbubbe]

Kofi tells it straight:

I don't know why I care so much about the Palestinians. I didn't care so much about people in Rwanda, or Sierra Leonne. Maybe I just don't like Jews.

I wish George Bush would get out of the way, I want to be the leader of the world. I hate it when I have to stand next to him for pictures.

I really have to figure out a way to keep my hands on that Iraqi money.

Just look into my eyes. Can't you tell how evil I am?

[O.C. - Old Cracker]

All right all you Freepers, get your tin foil hats out and explain to me how this ties into the known OBL/Bert and Ernie cabal.

[Red Dog #1]

Do think Bert is OBL’s puppet? You have to admit Bert's eyes look glassy almost like he’s puppet. LOL

[KarlInOhio]

Oscar refused to allow previously agreed to inspections of his trash can. Oscar assured Annan that he never had WMDs in there. Cookie Monster heard rumors that Oscar's cookie stash was in the can, reached in, and his pupils constricted and he started convulsing. It could not be told if he had respiratory problems because he was already blue.

[Exit148]

"He said some politicians needed to be more like the characters in the show: "Elmo and his friends will tell us, it's the way they are, they tell it straight."

Hmmmm - They should talk to the- French Amb., to the UN, who says something to the Council, yet has hidden motives? To Mr. Blix who acknowledges problems with the Iraqis yet ignores it when he gives them passing grades? To Annan, himself, who is saying this to these kids as if he doesn't have hidden agendas?