To celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary,  Prospere Magazine asked its readers which Sesame Street character they liked the most growing up.  Surprisingly, Big Bird wasn’t everyone’s favourite – he came in at 12.5%.  We had thought he’d be on top.  The Count and Grover also came in at 12.5%.  Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie and Elmo (!!!!!) all came in at 20.8%.  This was a little surprising, especially with Elmo.  I guess the first of the Elmo generation are now grown-ups (I just narrowly missed Elmo.  I think I was 5 or 6 when he was introduced). 

What do you think of the results?  Is Elmo YOUR favourite?  Or does he bother you?