Mom Accuses Sesame Place of Racist Snubbing of Black Girls

Sesame Place is facing backlash after a video shows a character appearing to snub two Black children who reached out for a hug. Park officials claim it was an innocent misunderstanding. They say the motion that Rosita can be seen making is her turning down another mother, who wanted her infant picked up, which is not permitted. Sesame Place says “the costumes sometimes make it hard to see at lower levels.” The theme park also announced they are giving extra training to their performers.

[@tiaelizabetharia6441]

Everything has to be racism these days. It just couldn’t possibly be a misunderstanding. And how can you possibly tell a persons race in those costumes. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@dovercomer.2748]

America in a nutshell.

[@imhappy-go-lucky4404]

So pushing a toddler to the floor is okay with you when it’s a person of color we know who’s the racist here

[@thesheriff5091]

Thats what im saying right now the media has it all wrong

[@addilarusso9875]

EXACTLY

[@strikerbowls791]

America sucks

[@dl1sf]

Seems like the character was already saying No to someone else that we can’t see.

[@jennifertroxell4035]

It doesn't matter, the puppet is racist! If you don't agree, it's because you're racist to! RACISTS EVERYWHERE!

[@Kanyaoo]

I was thinking that too till I saw another video of this same sesame character hugging the white kids and rejecting the black kids.

[@OldDannyDevito]

@@Kanyaoo proof?

[@realretrorelapse]

They were. There was a bunch of people asking the character to hold their children for a photo and the character was relaying that they wont take photos with the children. It was not directed at the girls

[@user-NofaceNocase]

Thats what i said

[@EgoisticPerson]

I've had to wear a costume like this and let me tell you, it's a nightmare. You can't see a thing in it. Especially not small objects or children that can't seen due to the blind spots of the mask.

[@estherdaqueen5636]

then why do he say no if he couldnt see them

[@EgoisticPerson]

@@estherdaqueen5636 the video says that some woman was asking if she could hold her baby, you can see the character was saying no while not looking at the girls.

[@itsyagreenowlduogostudyori8553]

@@EgoisticPerson So how can you explain the other videos that have surfaced in which they ignore black children?

[@darksouls6014]

@@itsyagreenowlduogostudyori8553 as a non American we laugh at you guys for taking everything as a race matter. I've seen those costume characters ignore white and Asian children also. But we never complain that cause we understand that they can't give attention to every child. But when it comes to black people , You guys always want that special treatment and care from everyone no matter what but when you don't, you guys always make that as huge race issue and create an outrage on social media to get some attention. You guys assume that the entire Sesame Place is racist just because one costume character avoid some African American children unintentionally. lmao. aMeRiCa.

[@seshmacintosh]

@@itsyagreenowlduogostudyori8553could be them ignoring them, but also could be what this fella just said. Who knows. The kids most likely wont even remember it

[@RSx94]

Imagine doing your job and suddenly finds out you're being acused of racism.

[@derek5964]

I don’t know why most of the people in this comment section is making it seem like it was a one time thing.

[@michaelbryant912]

​@@derek5964 idk why the people in this comment section turn everything into a racial problem every chance they get

[@lambsauce8937]

@@michaelbryant912double digit IQ take

[@jwill5892]

​@@lambsauce893799 is a high IQ......

[@novemberreign6023]

Bc it was dummy ​@@michaelbryant912

[@Stormgazer]

Me: “Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?” Rosita: “No”

[@verawallace9055]

Lol

[@brendanthetankengine21peep30]

More like can you NOT tell me how to get to sesame street?

[@timhiltz6323]

Pull your pants down and ask big bird 😆.

[@rexquintonchief5666]

Rosita prolly gonna to be in East NY or Brownsville. 💀

[@irenedontoh9692]

That's a good one😂🤣👍🏻👍🏻

[@oneeks5908]

It’s so crazy how we will take a snippet of a video and automatically assume we know what happened despite not knowing the context or being there ourselves.

[@worldofcc8918]

@kailie whatttt

[@sunky5722]

@kailie you mean the goofy one from like a couple of years ago

[@s__9939]

Literally nobody mentioned their race, but there's another video where you can see them clearly looking at the black kids asking for a hug and then going to a non black kid right after

[@s__9939]

@@sunky5722 nope, this happened recently

[@donovan2723]

Well Inside Edition chose to leave other snippets out where the same happens. She ignores another black kid and hugs the other kids.

[@iamunderthegroundpleasehel7114]

You can’t just accuse someone of being racist. It’s hard to see in a costume which is like that

[@richlexington7163]

If you use common sense in this situation which cowards like you aren’t using. Can’t keep hiding and pretending like racism doesn’t exists. That’s one stupid ass excuse and you would be an idiot to think that’s even believable

[@bossmitchell3455]

Give her a break she thought she was looking through the eyes of the costume

[@richlexington7163]

@@bossmitchell3455 It’s 2022….Can’t be that stupid

[@noobbutbetter]

I saw a character pushing a black kid down with their legs

[@theastonvillaseal585]

Society

[@TheRManProds]

It wasn't Racist At All! Here's What Happened: 1. The Person in the Costume was telling the other Woman No 2. It's really Hard to see in those Costumes 3. It's a Parade, the person is suppose to keep on Moving on or Else they would get hit by a Float 4. If Rosita has a Meet and Greet, then they could just go Meet her Later

[@datanamiyo]

Then why high five the person before them & hug the person after them?

[@lovelydavis2555]

Bro he high-five the little white kid tho

[@TheRManProds]

BRO LOOK AT THE VIDEO! SHE IS CLEARLY SAYING NO TO THE OTHER PEOPLE, NOT THE 2 GIRLS!

[@TheRManProds]

NOPE SHE WAS TELLING THE OTHER WOMAN IN THE VIDEO NO, FYI THIS WAS NOT A MEET AND GREET PEOPLE!

[@TheRManProds]

@@lovelydavis2555 LOL WHAT LITTLE WHITE KID?!

[@angelbabyxoxoxo]

I used to work at Chuck E. Cheese and it is entirely possible this was a misunderstanding. However at the end of the day I just feel bad for those little girls :(

[@danielovesgod]

i agree

[@snickerswo1f519]

yeah they just wanted to meet one their fav characters, not their fault or the performer if it was a misunderstanding.

[@TalkYuhShhh]

She shook her head no. You can’t see?

[@nickpappas5399]

I feel bad their mom is teaching them about race baiting from such a young age.

[@Star-Mac10]

Do you directly WAVE at people you don't see? Stop it Koo Koo Karen.

[@PieroMinayaRojas]

This feels like a villain backstory, " my hero didn't say hi to me so now I hate him"

[@thatguy5801]

They got in the middle of a live parade, for a hug, if he would of hugged them their would of been countless more kids wanting a hug and the parade would of became a stationary event.

[@nou780]

@@thatguy5801 then why'd he supposedly hug the other kids next to them.

[@thatguy5801]

@@nou780 "supposedly" she could be lying and overexaggerating. This is twitter clout and hysteria we're talking about here. People will say anything for a like or a comment or a reaction.

[@nou780]

@@thatguy5801 according to other comments there was a video showing them hugging other kids sooo

[@thatguy5801]

@@nou780 Link it, some people say anything for a upvote or a like...

[@remotelylucy]

People just want to keep racism alive. Its extremely hard to see in those costumes my friend wears one in times square.stop reaching people omg🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@babykevinxoxo]

Why Rosita not pass by a little white girl?

[@sakurafalls2468]

@@babykevinxoxo Because they were focused on the mom, probably never saw the two girls, but happened to notice the other one. You can't say exactly what happened, but you have to be open to the possibility that it might have been a mistake.

[@OrangeOnesGaming]

1:47

[@pralayaryan]

@@babykevinxoxo there is no white girl in the video, where did u see a white girl? I dont see her

[@londondezmal8441]

Watch all of the videos

[@Mooksz]

seriously they can’t even hardly see in those costumes they’re working hard to even let children even be able to experience this… super stupid that this is getting the card treatment.

[@Its.Corey.]

But "Rosita" saw well enough to acknowledge the little White kids.

[@timothylawson3262]

And it wasn't rhe first time, no excuse.

[@stewiegriffin8036]

They can see out of those costumes, people who were in costumes like that said themselves that they can see small children. Next!

[@JohnSnowjrjr]

Lol ok

[@jackieo8610]

What??? Lol saying anything

[@ly-sh1oy]

Imagine how embarrassing it would be for her if the person under the mask was black 😬.

[@jumpman6917]

It isn’t tho because news reporter said the person behind the costume is devastated over this incident. If the person was black they would’ve said the persons black.

[@cherryboo65b56]

If it was they would’ve shown her. So, obviously not.

[@OldDannyDevito]

@@jumpman6917 no? That's not how it works? Why should they state their race? Do you imagine how bad it would be? "The black was devastated over the incident" don't you see how bad it sounds?

[@notdismays4166]

@@jumpman6917 if they stated their race they prob wouldnt make as much money

[@notdismays4166]

@@jumpman6917 the news doesnt care about relevant information they just care about the cash bro

[@haded3000]

That person was probably just suffocating inside that costume trying to pay bills 😒

[@Romans8-9]

@Blia Yang How do u know that is the reason from a 3 second video? They already explained why he passed them by in the desscription.

[@wendyhardin5259]

But selfish people don’t understand that.

[@stormiangelll]

@@Romans8-9 they all lie. they just don’t want to get canceled so that was their cover up

[@simpsimps553]

@@stormiangelll dont be a racist please, if you havent walked a mile in a costume, you dont understand its not easy to see

[@stormiangelll]

@@simpsimps553 i see your point. I apologize if i was harsh

[@TheFreshestFive]

Side note: Sesame Street was once banned in Mississippi because its cast was too diverse!

[@BigTeddy899]

I feel bad for the children but as a guy who used to wear those suits, it was hard to see everything and everyone around me

[@r5014]

I feel bad for the underpaid teen in the costume who is dealing with this insanity.

[@androidgames1927]

@@r5014 😭

[@MTTT19]

Speaking from experience, it is really hard to see in those costumes. Though I have no idea what went on with this guy. I do feel bad for those poor kids.

[@monke5983]

That is true but the person in the mascot clearly saw the kid if he waved no towards them

[@s__9939]

Literally nobody mentioned their race, but there's another video where you can see them clearly looking at the black kids asking for a hug and then going to a non black kid right after

[@kimberlyvuong6396]

Sesame street is a place for kids

[@janetconley3564]

But with those little eye holes the character was able to see the kids that got a high five yet somehow the character wasn't able to see the colored kids that was clearly in the characters view.

[@GeezerDuggy]

I use to be chuck E cheese and my goal was to always pay attention to a lower height because my main goal was to make the kids have a good time and acknowledge them. Its honestly not hard at all to stop for half a sec and scan all view areas, greet, and continue. The person clearly saw them. Watch again.

[@Sophia-uw2og]

As a mom myself you can’t take this stuff personally. Characters do this all the time when they have to go on lunch, break, clock out etc. Plus those suits I’m sure get really hot so when it’s time for them to go it’s time to go. They can’t stay and say hi to everyone. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@rackszz5849]

they has time to say hi to the white ones tho

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

@@rackszz5849 that's what these people do. Make excuses for their hateful people. U see how they treat their kids. Look at their priest,teachers, counselors. It's always some weird excuse. Some will blame heat or meds for their hate

[@spyder87]

@@rackszz5849 you have a good point

[@nazomius7033]

@@rackszz5849 Maybe stop crying and look at everything logically instead of being emotional

[@Brooke-qm6zp]

@@RUTHLESSambition5 exactly

[@Alex-so9vn]

Imagine being so privileged in life that this is your idea or racism.

[@2mono7]

I was walking outside in Chicago and this homeless man started yelling at me calling me a white latin. he's not wrong but why point that out?

[@sowsow6677]

exactly

[@mcchicken5039]

You can clearly see her wave no before even passing the girls and we all seen that's it's hard to see anything in that costume.

[@JohnSnowjrjr]

Right

[@lovelydavis2555]

Then why he high five the little white kid u can literally see him or her

[@mcpefruitgaming9269]

@@lovelydavis2555 cause the kid wasnt below the visiblity

[@babynyxe4784]

As a black person I'm so tired of other black people yelling racism for every thing. It makes us a laughingstock and drowns out instances of actual racism

[@MHPAM]

It’s usually so they can get attention/and or fake compensation.

[@somegirlmadi]

Except there were multiple cases of this happening, that it just cant be a coincidence. As a black person I'm so tired of other black people like you making excuses for obvious racism

[@OHNO-k9l]

You're not Black...

[@OHNO-k9l]

@@MHPAM Look, another clown.

[@ilovejesus3659]

You’re Definitely not black, you too much lack understanding

[@robertlawrenz3716]

Rosita shook her finger and waved off others before passing over the girls. One cannot form an opinion of racism based on this video. This isn't a meet'n'greet event, it's a parade, with a schedule to stay on, and rules for the characters to follow. It's dangerous to let your child run out into parade!

[@shutarakademars2881]

She touched the white people hand. She should be fired. It was racism. You can clearly see She waved them like no.

[@feartheghostinme675]

That all depends on who was inside the rosita costume was their skin color orange like trump 🤔

[@raccoon6450]

@@feartheghostinme675 why would that matter

[@feartheghostinme675]

@@raccoon6450 I think everyone knows who is the racist in Amerikkka 🇺🇸

[@tseriesbad6746]

@@feartheghostinme675 the race of the little girls

[@silverhawk24]

So, what exactly made this look racist? Seems like a misunderstanding to me. People really take things too damn seriously

[@Soma81]

The Ghetto Mother made it racist.

[@eliewieselwasaliar-jk7zu]

Entitled race.

[@angel91485]

no white person is racist to you . simple as that.

[@yohanpyro]

This is so ridiculous. Put one of those suits on and tell me how much you see

[@Soma81]

Ben cRump should then make him walk in triple degree weather

[@lilithstryker8849]

They honestly just need to make a no touching rule in general. Because those kids seem way too close to the floats and it’s making me nervous. The characters should just wave to the children from a safe distance instead lol.

[@Yeezaz]

Other people: They need to be trained better You: Can we just keep the kids safe?

[@MyLifeStayNFaithMode]

What do you mean no touching he didn't even wave at the kids he shook his finger no. so you tell me what's the difference did he touch or did he just wave his finger no?

[@lilithstryker8849]

@@MyLifeStayNFaithMode I think you misunderstood my comment a little bit?

[@SD-lu2pc]

Naw because then they’ll still be accused of racism it never ends with these people

[@MyLifeStayNFaithMode]

@@SD-lu2pc and I guess YOUR people don't cause it? Oh oh so we pull out the history books on YOUR people that goes after THESE people that you preferring to?

[@nanomacaron232]

In an article I read by CNN it stated that the person playing as Rosita confirmed they were saying no to the person asking to hold their child for a picture (which is against guidelines.) This performer apparently didn’t intentionally ignore the girls and is devastated at the misunderstanding.” PERHAPS the person in the Rosita costume was struggling to see the small children below with the mask and just continued on with the gesture because the person with the small child was continually asking. But, I could be wrong. I wasn’t there nor do we know everything about this moment. Edit: I am not looking to argue with anyone. I’m not saying the person in the Rosita costume purposely ignored the girls or that she did. I’m just stating something upon observation and from reading articles. I was NOT there nor do I know what was going on prior or what happened after the mom stopped recording. She claims Rosita hugged a white little girl after, but that’s not in the recording. So, I will decide to stay neutral in this situation. Edit 2: I watched another video and I saw someone talk about how the girls looked like they were near the yellow line or passed the line that is there to let people know not to cross. The person said perhaps Rosita signaled no because they didn’t want to encourage crossing the line by making others think you’ll get more attention if you disobey the policy. Another theory I’ve seen is that the lady was asking Rosita to pick up her child but Rosita said no (like I said before against policy guidelines.) The smaller of the two girls looked like she was trying to hug Rosita or was being asked to be picked up which is also against policy so Rosita said no to the two parties who had children wanting to be picked up. Again, these COULD be wrong.

[@rainbowlovely1021]

Yes you're wrong! He sees white kids BELOW and asks for high fives, then getting close to black kids can't see below?? Interesting!

[@EverythingAsmr_]

This is lies no such article

[@autumnsummers6599]

You're a liar and how hard was it to give the little girls a high five? When she gave the white people in the video high fives

[@webguy943]

He looked down. Even if he cant see the children, thats bad in itself cuz u could walk right into a kid without knowing. How dumb is that?

[@bibistvlife8732]

Where can I find this article?

[@leselle8363]

This company is SERIOUSLY on the down-rise. The fact that they displayed a completely VALID reason as to why the kids were seemingly snubbed, they STILL insist that "oh now this could really have something to do with race" like UGHHH. they were giving the most valid excuses, yet try to make it out as something it wasn't. OH and who's to say that the person in the suit was black? Would it have been racist then? or a misunderstanding? All I can do is sympathize with the person in that suit. Likely making minimum wage, living paycheck to paycheck, and could possibly be fired because of an obvious misunderstanding.

[@ZeeTene]

Several videos have now surfaced of the characters intentionally doing this to only black children…

[@DrownedCarcass88]

Only in America would this right away jump to a racial issue. I’m glad I don’t live in a society were this is a “thing”.

[@nahengland7656]

I live in Norway and the people here act like Americans too. Always assuming racism. You’re lucky

[@OROgoldenpair1]

This is not an isolated incident. Maybe do ur research first

[@Tobythefirst1]

@@nahengland7656 I live in Norway. And racism is extremely rare.

[@guyfierimtwi]

@@nahengland7656 Well what doesn't kill us makes us "more divided" than stronger, I guess. over here. I'm like to live in america where you deal with life's greatest challenges.

[@nahengland7656]

@@Tobythefirst1 You’re either privileged or blind because racism is so common here

[@UCanCallMeJesus1]

Feel bad for the kids, but it looks like she genuinely didn't see them and was responding to someone else.

[@pickmick6094]

your rigth cause its so hot wearing that and cant see will but if you train for it it will take alot of years before you get good of it years of pain ofc

[@TyTy-cf9mm]

She directly looks down at them and says no. If it was just this one video I can understand but there’s more videos of the same character doing it

[@ladybug3864]

that is exactly what happen she was telling a women no who wanted her to hold her small child for a pic. and Iam sure she didnt blow them off she was trying to keep it moving

[@nyc.Alasia]

@@TyTy-cf9mm exactly.

[@hagarbaby]

You Didn't see then? Did you see the hand and the finger gesture that he/she showed to the kids. The other black mother thought she did not see her son but the second video shows she's doing that deliberately just saying.

[@guineapigdance3338]

When I was a kid, my feet literally was stepped by a mascot, and they didn't even noticed it. I knew there's too much happening for them, that's why they're always keep going.

[@gghhhhhhhhb8161]

Sorry this made me laugh 😂 hope your okay tho

[@guineapigdance3338]

@@gghhhhhhhhb8161 its my fault though I tried to grab their legs. But I didn't cried, I know it hurts but I kinda felt honored being stepped that time (or probably I didn't wanna make a scene).

[@ladybug3864]

exactly

[@soulaandefender]

This was racially motivated we got k33 members getting everyday jobs we got serial killers getting every day jobs we got racists getting everyday jobs plus there's another video of this same character ignoring a black child who's literally in it's face y'all won't understand the pain of black kids at all and it shows

[@mommimommi5014]

You were probably a lil badass. The children were following the rules same as everyone else.

[@crustcheese5003]

pulling the black card at sesame street smh

[@xw7239]

😂 right

[@Iaszund]

Ikr

[@turntablethomas2584]

Kelly Rowland should not be making jokes about burning the place down. No matter what side you’re on, that’s totally not okay

[@rainydays6675]

Sensitive

[@I.Love.My.Border.Collie]

You're right! I'm surprised someone didn't send the hooligans to destroy Sesame Place. 😢

[@b_xo]

that “no” hand gesture started before they even made it to the little girls tho…

[@GeeBee909]

NO

[@b_xo]

@@GeeBee909 …..

[@thegrabbindragon9834]

@@GeeBee909 yes. You just salty that you couldn’t afford to go .

[@boomratchaa4218]

So? They could have still given them a high five or a fist bump but ig they were too busy looking at everything else which I mean is understandable.. when you’re clearly looking down but it might just be me

[@b_xo]

@@boomratchaa4218 have you ever been to a parade like this? local holiday parade? disney? they stop for 2 seconds, high five a kid or 2, walk another 30 feet & do it all over again - while simply waving at the rest that got skipped in between the 30ft.. unfortunately excited kids get skipped literally all the time. it’s not personal. maybe they should only wave & not high five any of them.. so it’s fair across the board.

[@johnpikathemusician271]

This is an example of why you shouldn’t always believe what you think is happening until you make the effort in putting the facts all together.

[@mahoganymuffin2628]

the fact is, this happened multiple times with black children by this character and others. I've seen the videos.

[@EverythingAsmr_]

Please just stop. Y’all need help!!!… you’re people can do better!!!!!

[@liv4514]

I’ve seen it too. I don’t understand why it’s so unbelievable that a racist would be in that suit. They obviously still exist 🙄

[@lynetteburnett4671]

Really! So don’t believe my lying eyes? He gave that dismissive wave twice, the first time he was not looking at the little girls in the video, he was giving the first dismissive sign with his finger and looking in the other direction. The second time he did, he made a waving gesture with his full hand , but this time he waved it at those little girls😡 I personally wouldn’t have cared, but that would’ve also been the last time my babies saw one of those characters, unless they were on a billboard or a commercial. Just don’t support that show anymore!

[@TT-jy2db]

@@EverythingAsmr_ who is yall? And I think you need help

[@jisaboy4622]

Why do we want to end racism but proceed to make everything about racism?

[@redrum3419]

Broke people will do anything for a check... calls racism yet has no idea what race was under the costume 🤣🤣

[@90srocked22]

Wouldn't it be ironic if it ended up being a black person in the Rosita costume? What would they say then? I'll bet you everything I own they'd say nothing

[@studebakerhawk4465]

Kids mom wants attention.. this isn't about her kids at all. She saw an opportunity to flip a misunderstanding to her advantage & get on TV. The kids forgot in 5 minutes, Mom is making sure they remember this through her misrepresentation. I feel bad for Rosita.

[@is2rip]

the mascot literally hugged all white kids and walked past the black children as if they weren’t there? she looked DOWN at the children and didn’t even give them a high five.

[@thegrabbindragon9834]

@@is2rip I think you watched a different video because I didn’t see any hugs in there.....

[@is2rip]

@@thegrabbindragon9834 there’s multiple vids going around on social media i’ve seen at least 12

[@lovelyvanelle6052]

@@thegrabbindragon9834 go on tiktok there's multiple and one of them pushed a black girl. U all white ppl always try to find an excuse

[@loveforeignaccents]

We're now accusing puppets of being racist... geez Louise, take a number!

[@3yearsago287]

At first they accuse trump

[@mustangGTO20]

When you first see this video it does fill you with anger but when you analyse it, it genuinely seems like a misunderstanding.

[@Kimacho]

Okay you clearly saw the "rosita" character said no to the white kids before becasue they can not pick them up wish I saw clearly. I wore the chuck e cheese mouse costume and its hard to see and recognize things sometimes. So you can't please all kids.

[@HumanStateOfEmergency]

Y'all do realize there's a human being in that costume right? That person is not looking through the eyes of the character. It's hot and hard to see so it could have been a simple misunderstanding

[@TNTkeynine]

Was it hard for them to see the shorter white girl, literally right next to them?

[@GregWarma]

The ty one wasn't hard to see though...ok Jon B

[@jacobwatson1406]

@@TNTkeynine Lol that wasn’t on video

[@jacobwatson1406]

@@TNTkeynine Ok well maybe he didn’t see the other people they don’t have a good view 💯

[@KittentheFennecFox]

There’s around 10 other videos of these mascots going out their way to avoid black kids, look up other sources for the other info inside edition didn’t tell the whole story

[@TRBLMAKR777]

The muppet says “NO” to someone else before saying no tot he additional two children … sometimes they gotta keep moving this is ridiculous

[@jokesover3433]

She could've gave them a high five tho.

[@TonyTurner]

Instead of waving No abruptly and brushing them off, a simple high five would've been much better

[@totinogirl2999]

Did you see how sarcastic she started to look when she passes by the one little black boy? Floating her arms like she's joking about mosying on by. I'm becoming more and more convinced that her attitude is intentional.

[@ulyssesgrant2782]

It's only overreacting when you're never the target. When you're never the target, racism is only imagined.

[@totinogirl2999]

@@TonyTurner or simply a wave hello.

[@smallworldz7241]

The saddest part of all this is the mindset the mother is teaching those lil girls

[@1yoan3]

Yep, " be a victim, anything that doesn't go your way yell racism okay girls ?"

[@starlightequestrian6729]

The eye slots weren't even looking at the girls when he/she was saying no. The actor was looking up and over their shoulder towards an adult seen off screen. The actor probably didn't even realize the girls were there.

[@tuckerj456]

Lol

[@Amirathemenace]

Ah but the actor could see the shorter white girl and clearly shaked at the black ones. Stop looking for excuses and just admit your racist.

[@starlightequestrian6729]

@@Amirathemenace how do you know the person "clearly" saw them? You can't see anything "clearly" in the stupid thing. Why does everything need to be about race? Why does everybody who doesn't jump on the "white people evil" train get labled a racist? This kind of talk is why people start avoiding black people, because they don't want to accidentally say or do something slightly negative and have their lives ruined by white hating mobs. This is NOT how you get equality. This is how you start a race war.

[@derpydogz0259]

There is no such thing as an eye slot in these costumes. The actor was looking at the children directly through the mouth opening. It’s clear they were seen though the costume, just not the intentions of why they were waved no against.

[@starlightequestrian6729]

@@derpydogz0259 yes, the the mouth of the costume is the slot for the actor's eyes. Hence the name eye slot(s)

[@anonymousqueen7179]

Regardless of everything it’s just sad to see how disappointed and sad the little girls were😔and all the other children who were affected

[@jl1695]

Theres dozens of children that couldnt get a hug its just with black people they think there special

[@This-Is-My-Little-Corner]

And a good learning opportunty that you don't always get what you want in life and you will be just fine. A simple explanation that she probably didn't see them would have worked just fine. Not this media joined melt down of some ridiculous idea that she was 'snubbing' kids because they were black. That is ludicrous.

[@anonymousqueen7179]

@@This-Is-My-Little-Corner I respect your opinion and I have no comment on that. I just feel bad for the kids is all I am saying.

[@boomratchaa4218]

@@This-Is-My-Little-Corner 🤣K

[@wendyhardin5259]

Seems the mom is the one making the big deal. And probably pushed the children to the front.

[@tgauff6625]

People like to throw the word racism around alot and its sad. Its hard to see in those suits, the mother needs to use her brain a bit harder.

[@briarbeautyfan]

Rosita high fived a white child, wdym it's hard?

[@briarbeautyfan]

@@tgauff6625 no excuse

[@tgauff6625]

@@briarbeautyfan So, just throw around the word racist? Ok

[@tgauff6625]

@@briarbeautyfan 0 sense

[@OROgoldenpair1]

This isnt an isolated incident, maybe use yours to do some research first

[@HeyCentauri]

Any costume is hard to put on. I totally feel for that worker. :(

[@mockingjaye3024]

The character shouldn't be saying no with her hands she should just act like she doesn't see anyone and not get close to the crowd and just wave from a distance to everyone

[@starsfalldown1234567]

Ya the actor intentionally snubbed the black kids.

[@SerperiorChaos]

@@starsfalldown1234567 sus

[@joejacko1587]

@@starsfalldown1234567 yes she did but not because they were black because they were on the yellow line

[@switchitup5446]

@@joejacko1587 yep bad parenting and then cried racism lmao pathetic

[@ladybug3864]

I agree she should have just kept it moving and waiving down the parade, she wasnt saying no to those girls she was saying no to the women who wanted her to hold her small child

[@mctown972]

You know Benjamin Crump and Al Sharpton rubbing their hands like Birdman right now lol

[@Megan-19]

The mom just probably wanted a lawsuit.

[@mr.h4898]

It appears to me, it said no to other child’s and parents. It is sad everything is turning this way.

[@TheRManProds]

YUP THE PERSON IN THE SUIT WAS SAYING NO THE OTHER WOMAN, NOT THE KIDS!

[@scrubmaster5153]

I’ve had to wear a costume like the once, and seeing is very hard, especially when wearing a dinosaur head that is so heavy you can’t even look down. Usually the people in costume will have someone escorting them around who can tell you when someone wants a picture, but when you’re walking down a parade route alone, I could definitely imagine not being able to see the little kids

[@luke14946]

That donut, and speaking of costumes.... Ever watch the movie "sex drive?" With the donut-costume?

[@ronnieeilert8491]

That’s why they usually have a park worker that guides them around the park and at meets and greets.

[@ladybug3864]

exactly that is what my brother use to say when he wore costumes

[@luke14946]

@@ladybug3864 what kinda costumes did he wear? Any ones in particular?

[@franklinevans143]

Scrub master:You didnt see when his racist ass looked right at them here we go another dumbass

[@andrewcampbell9136]

Its a parade theres 100's of ppl to pay attention too and say hello. This is gross that everyone looks for issues when there ought not to be. Gross

[@brightdaysaheadofUs]

I would agree..

[@yandaanxumalo5351]

but the kids were right next to her?

[@andrewcampbell9136]

@@yandaanxumalo5351 what about them? Imagine your at a baseball game or basketball game and of the players gives a ball or signs an autograph for 1 kid and not every kid. This happens every day and 100's of times per year in america and we dont call the players racist because he picked a kid and gave him the ball... do we? Its called life, its not fair, perfectly equal in any situation or scenario you find yourselves in. The proper thing that parent should have done was to tell the kid that rosita has so many kids to say hi too and that there will always be another time to meet her and not reinforce stereotypes and prejudice in a child. End of story move on with your life. Wtf is wrong with ppl

[@Jesusisyhvh1]

@@yandaanxumalo5351 Bro I worked that job and snubbed hundreds of people. It has cero to do with racism. Stop crying.

[@yandaanxumalo5351]

@@Jesusisyhvh1 lmao im litreally in tears rn fighting this battle,bro i know that woman ignored them for a reason idc wtf none of yall gotta say

[@Mesasie]

Imagine “facing racism” all your life but then threatening to burn down a parade over “racism” the TLC singer just mad she is a nobody. She a scrub and we don’t want her

[@tiaelizabetharia6441]

Kelly Rowland is Destiny’s Child group member. Kelly is dead wrong for that threat. She’s a roll model to her fans and should know better then to incite a riot with violence.

[@someweirdguy]

She didn’t mean it literally y’all so uncultured and autistic for that..she meant as my mother would say shot like this..basically get mad and throw a fit over what happen. She wasn’t gonna harm anyone she’s a women she can be handled with immediately

[@CallmeA_B]

If I was the person in that costume, I would feel absolutely terrible. You take the job to make children feel excitement and wonder, but they left feeling excluded. I would hate for my mistake be turned into a misunderstanding, that could have an impact on the rest of their lives. ☹️

[@CallmeA_B]

@@ahooman666 Watch the video and you can see how much visibility they have in the suits.

[@JulsHorrorStories]

Does everything have to be racism? Like for real, let the mascot do its job. Not all kids can get hugs, it holds up the parade line.

[@Sakura9etal]

Theyre asking for an high five. Not a hug

[@realestsienna]

not all of em wanted hugs, they wanted a high five. there’s multiple videos where he ignored the black kids.

[@GeezerDuggy]

I use to be chuck E cheese and my goal was to always pay attention to a lower height because my main goal was to make the kids have a good time and acknowledge them. Its honestly not hard at all to stop for half a sec and scan all view areas, greet, and continue. The person clearly saw them. Watch again

[@wamilee]

they legit just said the girl next to them got a hug..and not to mention the person inside the costume admitted it and apologized.

[@shinyamada488]

I found the the racist cuckboy, his name is Jarex

[@omnibusman5792]

U can't be serious. The fact that this makes headline news blows my mind. Even more outrageous, is the park bowing down to this. I cant tell u how many times my kids have been "ignored" by ppl in costumes at these theme parks Some times they just cant see and nobody bats an eye about it. It must be "racism" though. Give me a break. 🙄

[@omnibusman5792]

@@daddydankmemes6260 Facts

[@blahface240]

There's videos of this same character doing this to other black kids.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Finally someone with sense 👏

[@tastysnack1]

The demand for racism... reality can't keep up with the demand.

[@blahface240]

@@hnewc1919 just say you racist and go 💀

[@MusicthatsStrange]

The mascot was like Nah

[@a.c.8599]

People will find anything to complain about. It looked like the character waved at people. One time I took my kids to a meet and greet to see a Disney actress and even though the line was long the person said I have to go and goodbye, you could just see me on Instagram. My kids cried and then I realized what a big mistake it was for me to bring them there. It was a lesson that I learned very well not to teach others to idolize a character or a person. We should not be idolizing anyone. We should be grateful to GOD each and everyday.

[@Kimacho]

Well said I don't let my daughter even wear clothing with characters or brand names so she won't idolize characters or people

[@Shimo2130]

The thing is you can see rosita refusing the mom but you can also see her refusing the kids

[@Ottieinthewoods]

yeah exactly

[@Libracourt17]

Can’t tell a persons race in those costumes, so calling them racist just cause they missed seeing your child is stupid. Yeah I seen the character make a no sign, but not directed towards the kids, it was clearly towards an adult. You can’t see very well in those costumes so missing a kid trying to get your attention, it’s an easy thing to have happen. I’ve seen videos of other black kids getting missed out, but how many white, Asian, Mexican, etc other kids also got missed out on cause the performer couldn’t see them? My kid isn’t black, she’s been passed over for a Native American family. I’m not calling racism, the performers can’t always see the kids. Mine was small, there’s were bigger and easier to notice. Stop being so offended by life.

[@Dogsarereallycute]

ITS BAD TO REFUSE A HUG THEIR BABIES MAN BABIES ITS CRUEL.

[@fullname3982]

So they couldn't see enough to wave or hold their hand but could see enough to point right at them and say no and shake their figure? Makes sense

[@arandombard1197]

@@fullname3982 Did they though? It looks as though they make a series of gestures to many people as they walk down, they might have just been following through the routine. Without a longer clip of them, it's just not enough context.

[@sarebear1592]

Exactly!!!!!

[@sumbreormond335]

Then why did they do this to black kids multiple times while hugging and giving high fives to the white ones?

[@addysonwilliams490]

You can clearly see that Rosita waves a finger at the mom trying to give her the baby then does a quick wave to the two girls. Stop trying to keep racism alive. It’s just a misunderstanding.

[@Gman.h]

Mother:I think Rosita refused to hug my kids because of their race Everyone: okay and?

[@cyberianknight19yearsago25]

“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.”

[@mattkennedy6115]

Like everything being about race?

[@condolcezza5850]

@Cyberian Knight • 19 years ago Like the American government?

[@cyberianknight19yearsago25]

@@mattkennedy6115 Yeah pretty much. I thought the same at first since there were so many video compilations of it happening it wasn’t a coincidence. But now it makes sense.

[@joejacko1587]

@@cyberianknight19yearsago25 in the video compilations of it does it show the kids standing behind the yellow line

[@Desciples8384]

How do you know that's a lie? Stop assuming

[@dogdog4173]

Not everything is racism bro. This needs to stop.

[@ariarobins546]

Shut up

[@GregWarma]

Yep it's not real cuase it don't happen to u

[@dogdog4173]

@@GregWarma where did I say it’s not real ?

[@owensmith2586]

People can claim anything is racist these days and they’ll be believed. This is so sad

[@kendrasinterlude]

Those kids will unfortunately have a victim mentality due to their mom 😢

[@RetroCheats]

Stuff like this shouldn't be made news unless if it's 100% confirmed to be done on purpose.. and it doesn't seem like it

[@Critical_HitZ]

Absolutely dumb take. How can you correct something if you aren’t aware of it?

[@freindofdorothy5822]

@@Critical_HitZ Ehhhhh Jounalism standard is a thing U know?

[@moldysshoe8639]

@@freindofdorothy5822, No it isn't. Be honest with yourself. Have you seen modern journalism? One of the biggest journalistic ethics is minimizing harm and that's objectively no longer done in mainstream journalism.

[@automnejoy5308]

@@Critical_HitZ But if the assumption is WRONG, then there is nothing to correct except your baseless assumption.

[@Critical_HitZ]

@@automnejoy5308 But the assumption wasn’t WRONG, it was clear as day. The excuse Disney wrote was ridiculous. We can clearly see the actor staring straight down at the two girls and walking right past them afterwards. Whether or not they were also waving off the “woman and her baby” is irrelevant.

[@Clarissa_320]

It was already said the reason the person in the costume was motioning "no" was because a mother was wanting them to hold their baby for a picture. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I would not trust myself to hold a baby in a costume like that either. Not everything is about race!! 🙄🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nelie.]

sis better check on it again. sesame place already issued another apology after more videos come out of the blatant racism of their employees. 🙄🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ajlikesgames9339]

Why? You like you the person is gonna pull out an ak from the suit and murder you children? Lol what would you expect from a kid amusement park?

[@hellomimibanana]

Except this is lmao

[@strwbryyvv]

@@nelie. Dumbass where 😹?

[@nyc.Alasia]

@@nelie. really?

[@peacockgirllayla]

Oppression is a real thing we must deal with

[@chadleung]

Kelly Rowland should not be setting a parade in flames. Arson is a criminal offense.

[@james52054]

The person in the costume was black!!!!

[@vblic]

This is what is destroying humanity. Assumptions without knowing anything. Just put something in front of them and they will follow the narrative. Pathetic.

[@exot230]

No what's destroying humanity is hate and racism and bigory

[@nikkapubess3349]

@Blia Yang They don't care about you. Lol These BLM folks attacks asians the most. Hhahahahahahahah you're sad.

[@feartheghostinme675]

It's 2022 racism is still alive and well

[@nikkapubess3349]

@@feartheghostinme675 Good.

[@XXLSSBBW]

The mom is calling racism because the person in the costume didn't high five her kids. What will the mom do next? In 10 years from now when the kids apply for a part-time job at their local grocery store and DON"T get hired, will the mother start calling the general manager a racist? When the kids take their written driving test and fail, will the mother start calling the employees at the DMV racist? Life is full of disappointments/unfairness. Don't let it get to you. You won't always get what you want.

[@ermaksplug94]

Black rapper and Athletes need to treat white and non black kids The same way when they ask for gigs and autographs 💯

[@pdgameplay2955]

The world is too fast to assume racism these days.

[@aspenisaqt]

what else is it dawg

[@kingdavidthefirst]

Shut up

[@rackszz5849]

if it aint racism wat is it

[@andytjhin7670]

Nah, it only happened in america.

[@otastar4887]

@@rackszz5849 1st world problems

[@diva8717]

It could have simply been a misunderstanding as the rest of the video is clearly not shown, so it's really hard to judge anything on 9 seconds. It is also really hard to see anything in those character costumes.

[@eddypsnation]

I agree, but the only problem is, there's multiple videos of the mascot acting the same way towards those black kids.

[@KittentheFennecFox]

There’s around 10 other videos of these mascots going out their way to avoid black kids, look up other sources for the other info inside edition didn’t tell the whole story

[@lieke3043]

@@eddypsnation and based on those few clips you don’t know if he acts like that to other race kids as well, because those videos don’t go viral. People love screaming racism at everything these days without context. It could very possibly be true that he didn’t see the children and was saying no to a mother with an infant behind them.

[@nyc.Alasia]

@@eddypsnation exactly.

[@joyskiies9709]

Well it wasn’t a misunderstanding

[@NicoleandSean712]

Thanks to your reporter my 5 year old is now devastated bc she didn't know there were people as those characters. These girls moved right on to the next character in the parade and didn't care one bit about what happened 2 seconds prior rightfully so since she said no to being picked up. My daughter on the other hand cried for an hour bc sesame place is her favorite place and had no clue about the performers in the costumes and had that taken from her. Thanks a lot

[@Beanie_pouch]

And this is the problem with America. Entitlement is real. These kids will grow with the same sense of entitlement.

[@mightymobtv478]

I just don’t think America will ever get over the scars of slavery and racism if the media continues to reopen those scars with every day occurrences like this, reminding us that we hate each other. Forgive, be the change you want to see.

[@TyIeraq]

Well said

[@mariannecooper5178]

It's not scars whites and others got over it ages ago and moved on from what happened to their ancestors and don't play the victim game

[@kenlompart9905]

Like Morgan Freeman said when asked how to get rid of racism, "Stop talking about it."

[@ok-xt6my]

@@kenlompart9905 so if someone calls me a slur and bullies me for being asian then i just ignore it? it’s so easy to say to stop talking about racism when you probably haven’t experienced it

[@cullenbohannon1408]

@@ok-xt6my if they aren't physically hurting you ignore it who the hell cares. I've been called many names growing up. I got over it pretty quick cause I realized I don't care what they think.

[@maia2812]

Rosita seems to say no to someone else. This doesnt seem racist at all. Besides, I can assume it's not easy to wear that costume, obviously the gesture of no was intended to someone else and carried on while walking next to these two cute girls, but we can't read the body language of the actor because of the costume. Seems like a misunderstanding and an overreaction of the mom. If the actor says it was not racist, why don't we just accept what the actor says?

[@primedarkking10]

A really sensible and thoughtful comment

[@snatched2348]

Um there is literally multiple videos

[@sunshineasylum1548]

Well if you ever actually looked into these situations instead of spewing out your empty opinions, you'd know that there's been multiple videos released of this ONE actor/actress doing the same thing to a bunch of other poc blatantly

[@primedarkking10]

@@sunshineasylum1548 I thought they were some that were the same mascot, but not actor

[@Revolt4Change]

Yeah she gestured no to other black kids but high-fived the white kids and adult next to them, there is no misunderstanding in ignoring someone😂 and if the actor said it was out of racism sesame and the actor would have a whole lot of unwanted attention so of course one will say its not racism 😂💯

[@imurdad8359]

Everything is racist or homophobic nowadays, what happened to people not getting offended so easily

[@verim2787]

There's multiple videos showing these sesame characters avoiding/ignoring black kids and this is not the only evidence that they have. How did it not see the two girls when u can literally see it looking down at the girls and refusing to even give them a hi five or something.

[@andrewburks8699]

Let's make a guess, the mom will be okay with all of this once she gets some money out of it.

[@carpet8991]

Bingo

[@julissaarredondo6444]

Yup

[@QueenB-pe3cq]

As she should make a racist muthafucka pay you mad?

[@QueenB-pe3cq]

@@julissaarredondo6444YUP do you have a issue ?

[@GeeksCalls]

Typical racist

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

The person literally waved at the girls. And they can’t hug and high five every single child. And conveniently the other part wasn’t caught on camera.

[@huldah1605]

Ummm when?

[@b_xo]

@@narwhaIe yes that’s usually how it goes. they stop for a split seconds, give a high five to a kid or 2 & then walk 20 feet & do it all over again. go look up any parade from their past or even disney.. kids get skipped all the time. it’s not personal. the parade has to keep moving.

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

@@narwhaIe have you ever been to a parade? They can’t stop every child.

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

@@huldah1605 literally right as they walked by. The person shook their finger at an adult and then immediately turned towards the kids and waved at them as they were walking by.

[@huldah1605]

@@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291 OK see now you're full of it. The mascot is clearly signaling no

[@hannah_lovley_Queen]

Why she shake her finger and say no? “Miss understanding” bro what!?

[@kay-collins]

They can’t claim she didn’t see them because of the costume when she looked straight down at the kids & told THEM no. Not the woman a few people BEHIND Rosita at that point, she looked down and told them kids no.

[@iamjackscompletelackofsurp9606]

Looking at it again maybe they’re telling the truth. The character was just reaffirming her rejection of the parent who asked the character to hold her kid

[@CaptainChapin]

There were different videos

[@shania192]

Um no don't come saying the character this and that, it proves what they do was wrong

[@pittsburghpirateshat8950]

The character is clearly not doing the gesture at the kids. If she wasn't directly looking down, there was no way she could've seen those two little black girls in front of her. The white girl likely was farther in front and so she was visible. I'm a furry with a mascot costume collection and fursuit of my personal character and I can tell you that when wearing the head of pretty much all mascot costumes you cannot see directly down in front of you unless you're explicitly looking down. Given how close those girls were, the performer likely couldn't see the motions for hugs.

[@joseivandiazhinojosa9569]

Dude your opinion doesnt matter...youre a furry.

[@dorenjackson1166]

I think it was an honest mistake. & I’m not just saying that because I’m from Pittsburgh lol & I like the profile pic

[@soggymuffinz6903]

Lost me at the furry part 😬

[@ITSLD69]

Furry huh? 🙄

[@tlwest21]

Yeah you could have left out the sexual preference deets

[@HermanLGtheman]

NAH BUT HE LOOKED DOWN AND THAT DAMN THING SAW THEM GIRLS SOOOO

[@bluelightning555]

Rosita did it twice 💀💀💀

[@theplaguedoctor4975]

Everything is about race these days. It’s so stupid, the color of a person doesn’t even matter for any situation. And plus who can see in those costumes? I bet it’s really hard to see

[@francisbaxter4663]

I’ve met like 3 people who were outwardly racist in my life, even they had nothing against little innocent black kids.

[@KT-jy9oj]

Keep your rose colored eyeglasses on .

[@theplaguedoctor4975]

@@KT-jy9oj I don’t wear glasses and besides the color of someone’s skin doesn’t even matter and if you think otherwise then go back to your democratic side

[@loganmalough2379]

This is the world of assumption. People these days just jump to conclusions to what they witness. Sesame Workshop is design to educate and accept children of all races and disabilities.

[@imhappy-go-lucky4404]

What about the he toddler who got pushed to the floor 🤨 explain that assumption 🤨

[@loganmalough2379]

@@imhappy-go-lucky4404 that’s unacceptable, i agree. But do you know the full story before assuming the performer’s actions?

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Yes exactly

[@selizee729]

@@loganmalough2379 Do you know the full story before assuming the performer's action? No but you're assuming you know if this was done intentionally or not. News flash, you're also assuming.

[@s__9939]

Literally nobody mentioned their race, but there's another video where you can see them clearly looking at the black kids asking for a hug and then going to a non black kid right after, please only speak on these type of situations when you've seen enough videos about it, otherwise you just look stupid

[@thecow7171]

If the masked person couldn’t see the girls then why did he like do a ‘no’ gesture?

[@JuicySwamp]

It’s so annoying. Everything’s about racism and racism. Black people need to chill, everything going on in the universe is against them…

[@yms1162]

It's incredible how the news, celebrities, and most people say that the person in the costume is racist and it's never a misunderstanding. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@starlightequestrian6729]

Just like if there is a fight between a black person and a white person, the fight is automatically racially motivated instead of just 2 people that started a fight.

[@TheRealOfficialWiseOwl]

Yup the caucacity sounds about white.

[@ellarodriguez3773]

@@TheRealOfficialWiseOwl typical black response

[@beyondthefilms6302]

@@TheRealOfficialWiseOwl that's not a valid argument. Be part of the solution or get out of the way 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mommimommi5014]

The multiple other videos say otherwise.

[@veecee8842]

She says she proceeded to hug a white girl next to them but somehow didn't record that part? Idk...

[@Aprilynn93_]

Yes there’s another video that shows it

[@OldDannyDevito]

@@Aprilynn93_ show it then 🙄

[@veecee8842]

@@Aprilynn93_ Was the girl behind the yellow line or completely in the characters view? Or about the same distance as these girls? That would make or break the argument of her not being able to see them.

[@Aprilynn93_]

@@OldDannyDevito look them up… 🙄 they’re everywhere…

[@regzzuse280]

I can tell Rosita drove once or twice through south central.

[@blondie7240]

Some people think everything is racism.

[@Nope991]

This isn't racist. The proof is that she said no to another person not shown in the video. Was that person colored? Who knows. If you look at the right part of this video the character waved no at someone who is on the right side but not shown on the camera.

[@nowuknow7364]

And you didn't see the very first seconds of the video before it walked up to the girls. Check what she did to the little girl with the afro wearing the dress.

[@mrorangeDenver]

There’s more than 1 video with more than these kids.

[@alexmunch9275]

@@mrorangeDenver But there’s hundreds of white kids who get treated the same way. To think that a couple of videos summarizes the experience that millions of people have is stupid

[@averagejoe9040]

@@karkador you understand that characters get limited time to greet veiwers, right?