Parents Retain Lawyer After Video Appears To Show Sesame Place Characters Ignoring Kids Of Color

[@chayaleahisrael4791]

Stop giving these corporations your hard earned money!! Create your own experiences for your children!!!

[@janetsavona7590]

Thats true They should give those kids a season pass and let them go there whenever they want all expenses paid

[@devintaylor8702]

EXACTLY 💯

[@trodull]

Bro i don't get it, was there multiple Rosettas? If it was just one person why should the ENTIRE park suffer from that?

[@chayaleahisrael4791]

@Bo Bo Bo I doubt that you just want to say something

[@chayaleahisrael4791]

@Bo Bo Bo Same here I’m not here to argue with anyone we all living in hard times! Where people disrespect one another that’s not my intentions.

[@marvajefferson7348]

It's a shame we even have to be doing this!😖

[@TacoJ1LL]

If they were white & the dude was black....oh boy you'd be crying about it.

[@saliro80]

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[@ElleBaby87]

Yes' when you could be doing so much more for your community than this 🙄 The Black Panthers at Sesame Street 😑 You should be embarrassed af

[@ribbrascal]

Yes, black people need a serious attitude adjustment.

[@user-vi2dk1qz5f]

What making mountain out of a pimple? People need to get real.

[@angc.8810]

I still want that person under the costume to come forward with a public explanation im curious what that person has to say

[@shelbourneking7068]

They cannot say anything ,because what they did was deliberate .They are are accustom to doing this and nothing comes out of it . They deliberately decided they will not acknowledge black children . They never expected one day they would be noticed and it will blow up like this .

[@cmcmmcmc]

They already did, though the company, watch the video again. They thought the children were the white lady's who the character said no to having their kids picked up by the character. The no was a carry over from that lady... Dumb to do that to kids, yes ... Raciest...no

[@shelbourneking7068]

@Mirsty I do not understand what you mean ,what are you talking about ? What spaces ?

[@r5014]

@@shelbourneking7068 the costumed actors are underpaid teens with limited visibility on the verge of a heat stroke. They acknowleged plenty of black kids that day. They can't greet every guest because they have to keep the parade moving safely on schedule.

[@sarahmoses1910]

Aww, this is so sad. I could only imagine what those little girls felt like. "Remember" seasame place is a place for children. She saw them just fine she literally waved her hands and said no. Those children didn't deserve that at all.

[@user-vi2dk1qz5f]

Yes they will be scard for life. I hope they can manage to life a good life. I am sure they will have to live with nightmares. Or Lord please save these two girls.

[@ms.gracefullybroken8724]

NOT @ ALL…no1 deserve to be treated that way

[@megankerr2397]

The No was not to the children it was no to the parents because they wanted the children to be held for pictures

[@sarahmoses1910]

@@megankerr2397 Strange I didn't observe that. I heard someone in the crowd say something that was to far away. She didn't want her children to be picked up she just wanted them to shake hands like she did those kids next to them. She totally flagged the children. Ridiculous

[@dreadfulspiller8766]

@@user-vi2dk1qz5f Are you serious?

[@danielroman7699]

The children deserve an apology and maybe a free ticket. The parents don't deserve anything. No lawyer is needed for this.

[@JiggerzWithAttitude]

it almost seems like they're trying to profit from these situations...

[@jonnym4670]

kids got a free day and a personal meet n greet with all the characters already

[@OasisJK22]

Are you joking? A free ticket to go get treated the same way again? No way I would take my children back there to get their feelings hurt again. Unbelievable.

[@danielroman7699]

@@OasisJK22 I'm not joking

[@toomyng9015]

@Chris A. They are lucky they did't get run over by the RoadRunner!

[@RW-ss8bl]

BS,I’m from England I will never take my children there

[@deepakgeorge5871]

Fair decision based on the understanding of facts.. Would recommend Avoid US at all costs if not for absolutely essential to visit.. Racism is rampant but responsible parties are still fighting in courts which is obviously clear for any reasonable person outside this country. not worth your time and money.. Why get shot in their weekly shooting saga sponsored by their constitution.. Better to live and die peacefully in your own country..

[@citrine65]

Ok

[@ninjapirate123]

Where would you take your children then?

[@dawn2wells]

For those saying this was on purpose I say go buy one and put it on. See for yourself. They are wierd to wear.

[@itschrystal4376]

Well my best friend worked for Disney and she wore MANY costumes just like that. And she said she made it her point to look around to make sure she noticed as many children as possible and u can see her look at those girls and wave them off so what does the costume have to do with this situation? It’s the person behind the costume that made that gesture

[@dawn2wells]

@@itschrystal4376 I cannot speak for anyone else in those big bulky expensive costumes but for myself... It's hard to see clearly out of those things. I will agree that discrimination and racism exist on individual personal choice. Definitely will agree to that. A lot of people have made that personal choice.

[@hippohippo9344]

@@itschrystal4376 maybe it was just a new employee?

[@itschrystal4376]

@@hippohippo9344 have you seen the other videos?

[@privatepatron8439]

The character had waved to the parent next to them saying no, holding a baby, and then walked past the girls still waving no so it's really not right to say it was blatant.

[@MontajBlaze]

I would be very wary of Ivory Lamar if I was the family. He has a history of using clients as a foothold for his own career. The Edgecomb trial was a debacle and I'm surprised he wasn't disbarred. He's probably promised them millions more than he can get.

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

Let hope this race bait works out for him

[@hippohippo9344]

😂 c'mon now are you serious? This is just a post made to fume the flame. 🔥 I'm white and was passed by from every mascot I came across in my life. Get over it... This is such a stupid argument. They aren't going to go for every single kid and you better believe that guy high fived black kids too. This is only happening because of stupid posts on ticktock. So ridiculous.

[@j.w8680]

That character saw the children, looked directly at them, shook their head and waved no. Completely deliberate. The venue should not "re-train", but SACK this person and re-hire a person that is capable of treating all people equally. What a horrible experience for these children ! The venue just made excuses and lied about the incident, which clearly shows the person inside the costume could see the children clearly and CHOSE to ignore them. Very blatant behaviour. Free tickets and brush-off is not enough. If they cannot accept responsibility they should close down until they ensure they don't run a business that discriminates against any group.

[@TheNYCGoldenGlover]

LOL. I always thought the "HOOD LOTTERY" was when someone's felon sibling or cousin gets shot in the midst of a crime then sues with Ben Crump and lots of crocodile tears. apparently it is any frivolous act of pathetic victimhood. imagine complaining about this for more gibs

[@itsintheword230]

That character also shook their hand at the white guy to but people ignore that because when you want things to be racist you'll see what you want to see on purpose. If it's a black person in the costume then what's your excuse????!!!

[@j.w8680]

@@itsintheword230... And you know the race of the person in the costume? Either way they were not doing a great job of greeting the kids which was the point... Parents pay a lot of money to get into these venues - the point is to entertain people and the whole ethos behind Sesame Street was BASED on inclusivity. I could also point out that people like you are happy to make excuses for behaviour like this. If you, say, paid thousands of dollars to see Disney World and your kids came out upset, you'd be annoyed, too. If you lack an ability to empathise with others that's your problem, it does not invalidate the experiences of others in the same world. Maybe if you were more broadminded I wouldn't need to point that out to you....

[@cmcmmcmc]

No context helps... The character thought the children were from the white lady who asked the character to hold her kids for a picture. The no was a carry over from her question..soo kind of the opposite of being racist, granted could have given the kids a waves or high five

[@berserk1934]

The kids were getting in the road. Looks to me like the person is doing thier job and walking with the parade. Quit being a pathiec worm and crying racist. The person even waved to the white family .

[@Lena-h122]

I can't believe she would even consider going back to this place they would not get any more of my hard-earned dollars ever even if they did fix the problem no thank you we need to stand up to this type of abuse....

[@starry_null]

@Blue Shorts TV World class cope.

[@pennyck9468]

@Blue Shorts TV Look up other videos, there more kids treated like that. One kid even got slapped but I guess it doesn't bother you since the kids don't look like you? Good to know.

[@Lena-h122]

@Mirstyof course you would know you would know Queen of a negative comment...go find something of relevance in your life. I guess your mother never told you if you don't have nothing nice to say then don't say nothing at all!!!!

[@codyandjessisalazar3429]

What?? That costume is actually very hard to see it lower levels… That is fact. And, No… There is no type of racism going on here, this is a disgusting person using this to turn something so small into something huge to make a lot of money. To use your children like this….wtaf are you teaching them. Every time they get their feelings hurt, that they need to turn it into something bigger and sinister.

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

@@Lena-h122 Let's prepare our kids from 5 to 15 for the workforce, then they get a couple full time jobs at 16. Marriage, first kid, and a paid off house all by age 22. Then we teach kids, grands, and great grandkids how to repeat this model. Everything else, really is a distraction...

[@ecamp6360]

Kids should feel "empowered" at a theme park? Well, maybe empowered to have fun. This is all about the parents. Kids can have fun playing in a cardboard box.

[@AstraI]

back in your day you probably just got by with stick ball and marbles

[@christopherfurr300]

@@AstraI better than beating old people and robbing weak civilians like in this generation, you’re one who stole 100$ from you’re grandmas purse and spent it at McDonald’s with you’re friends so you can have empowerment huh?

[@AstraI]

@@christopherfurr300 are you doing okay? prob should take your meds

[@pedritadorsainvil1123]

@@AstraI 😂😂😂😂😂😂👏🏽

[@jamesjones6411]

Yeah, the mother is the one traumatizing her kids Like why even hire a lawyer unless you want to sue Still trying to figure out what they can even get money for anywats

[@Maddy86632]

The only thing that makes sense is what the person in costume said that he was gesturing to someone whom wanted him to pick up their child. Why would he (in front of everyone) blatantly invoke a racist gesture that means he doesn't want to hi-5 two little girls because of their skin color? It just seems a little ridiculous, unless he has an extremely low I.Q. and/or a well-documented history of racism. I do feel sorry for the 2 little girls in any case, there should be some kind of compensation in the way of free passes to some future events or something like that, for hurting their feelings, etc, even though I'm about 95% sure the whole thing was totally misunderstood.

[@rickb2267]

Exactly! I am sure they were not able to high 5 EVERY kid on the route either, but since these kids are black the inner racist of the viewer is sparked.

[@denisewood5695]

Now you get sued for ignoring someone? Dumbest thing I've ever heard of. Sounds to me like the parents are just looking for free money. These people are pathetic

[@breakingfree5687]

Absolutely agree

[@laurenmoore1439]

Just like all those law abiding citizens who scaled the walls and killed police on jan 6

[@AgentAika001]

So dumb. Apologize for the incident and if you feel necessary, reprimand the performer but there is no way this deserves any kind of civil suit unless they're just wanting an out of court settlement for their silence.

[@karenneill9109]

Fire the employee, you mean.

[@dirtyfrench2926]

This company defended their employees and made bs excuses instead of reprimanding them and the mom tried to talk to management at the park PRIOR to uploading the video. This also isn't an isolated incident at this park either (far from it). Look some crap up before you put your foot in your mouth again bud.

[@punapeter]

@@karenneill9109 no, you ever wear a costume like that?

[@punapeter]

@@dirtyfrench2926 you ever wear a costume like that skippy?

[@vgold4286]

I’m actively rooting against the families representing the children in this case because of the ludicrous and absurd reality of wanting compensation or legal consequence. And that’s a real shame.

[@myztazynizta]

I'd love to see them take this all the way to the highest court possible and at some point put the parents and some jurors in the Rosita costume and ask them if they can find the kids on the ground to hug without assistance and direction from a nearby full height person

[@Clip5299]

What are u serious family they could see them clearly

[@Megahustla313rd]

@@Clip5299 Facts, some delusional people in the comment section

[@22lyric]

@@Clip5299 so what character have YOU played?

[@Clip5299]

@@22lyric I was my high-school mascot

[@deepakgeorge5871]

Curious to see that only people of color is not seen in Rosita costume (only video has come till now of people of color)..is it intentional or by mistake.. sorry that racism is rampant in this children's park.. i would say leave the children and raicsts alone.. let it be only in streets.. else parents should understand the obvious and economically boycott the entity.. Why waste your own hard owned money to fund these racist rosita who never acknowledge their mistake.. Your children deserve better experience not traumatic one who neve acknowledge their mistake

[@yippeeyayay9370]

I feel sorry for any teacher that has to deal with these parents. Geesh.

[@folasadeosibodu7119]

We feel sorry for you too. Just for being you

[@karenpierre-philippe6358]

You obviously have your own issues you choose not to acknowledge

[@yippeeyayay9370]

@@karenpierre-philippe6358my only issue are people who are named Karen and those who act like a Karen. (Hence, this wacko parent in the sesame street situation)

[@yippeeyayay9370]

@@folasadeosibodu7119 gee, what a good comeback. I guess you won? 😅😍😂

[@folasadeosibodu7119]

Not really, it’s not that serious

[@joannaplummer9704]

That character actor is racist and should be fired

[@Megahustla313rd]

Exactly, I don't know why people making excuses for this Rosita character the evidence is right in front of their face @1:21 & @2:06 of this video

[@justinowens2465]

@@Megahustla313rd you do know they’re are probably a handful Rositas in costume in the park right? 😂

[@MistyBrown0901]

@@Megahustla313rd as someone who has worn a suit similar to this...every video...the children are small low level toddlers. You can NOT see that low in the suit. Parents should wear one for one day and you would understand.

[@TA-kr1di]

There have been many bad Santas yet we still have them around...

[@angc.8810]

Yeah and no one sued

[@toyar6629]

Doesn’t mean that they should be. They need to go!!

[@TA-kr1di]

@@toyar6629 Santa will be in malls forever. I mean all of them..

[@deecrawford101]

And at my kids school that poc are the majority, her first year there in pre k Santa came to visit and took pixs. And when I got the pix he was a can I use the word black with out offending anybody? Because I'm not here to offend. He was black and I thought dang I wonder what my kid thought about him. And she was a little confused because all she had ever seen in her 4 years of life was white Santa's and then I realized all I had ever seen my whole 44 years of life was white Santa's and not once had I ever thought about him being black until I had to explain to my kid what color did you think he would be and why would he be white and black Santa's probably listens to way better music. My stupidity probly comes off as entitlement. But I wish it didnt. I learned something that day my child sat on black Santa's lap. And since that day which was 5 years ago. Guess how many black Santa's we have seen? ZERO/And guess how many things we found that made Santa black like on cards or wrapping paper or ornaments or anything ? One ! We found one roll of wrapping paper. We grabbed it so fast. I loved it - I'm glad my kid now knows that Santa is or can be black I wish I had known. I'm sorry people have to go thru that. It hurts us to see our kids hurt . And I m glad they finally made band aids in different shades that took way to long step up sesame world do better !! No excuse they shouldn't hug anyone if they can't hug everyone

[@TacoJ1LL]

& bad grandpa's

[@laurenmoore1439]

There is always an excuse for racist behavior in this country..it never fails

[@ribbrascal]

You are the racist, Lauren. You are anti-white. You are always looking to hate white people.

[@gaylegarcia5604]

I knew it was all about a lawsuit

[@cmcmmcmc]

How is this a issue...It was a misunderstanding!!! If anything it was the opposite of racism. The character thought the kids were the children of the woman who asked her to hold her children. So the character was saying No to her and thought those were her kids, the no was being extended to the kids. But of course it must be racism......yes could have given a high five or something besides a no, but this is not racist....

[@angelatonzelli4276]

Mommy sees money

[@roseproductions3417]

Poor babies were so excited to see them too :(

[@brianholloway6205]

Lololol sesame place got some sense and had a POC intern write the second statement. It’s hilariously obvious

[@TacoJ1LL]

Kkk

[@666NickThompson]

What people will do for money. The person inside the costume most likely knew the family that are suing... what people will do now these days.

[@shanafehr]

Regardless of the possibility of racist bias, let's just look at the fact of the blatant rejection to these two little kids. See we all saw what we saw and feel how we feel, BUT because children are, thankfully oblivious to racism, most of them are at least, what they felt was blatant irresponsible and cruel rejection against two little kids. If you factor in the color of their skin, is even worse, of course, but given it's not as easy to prove I rather focus on the impact of that rejection on them. Man, they must've felt so sad and still feel. I'd still be traumatized if I don't know Topogigio rejected me as a little kid, traveling just to see him. This is so sad, I feel for them.

[@CinemalecularFilms]

Exactly...I imagine that the legal part really wasn't the initial reaction from the parents. I think they posted the video FIRST about showing their kids being ignored, highlighting the sadness of exclusion of their babies. THEN the video took off, and suddenly, other parents were posting similar videos...now it's a potential pattern...and one that should be addressed...which is where we are now. Anyone saying this is about money (for the parents of the affected children) either doesn't have kids or doesn't really care for their kids. Any normal parent would go to some extreme measures to make sure their kids thrive in the world...literally changing the world if they need to.

[@streetstrong566]

Hmmm so the kids will be ok, let's ignore this obvious racist behavior strictly because they were black. It's people like you that give this behavior a pass and ask black people to turn the other cheek like John Lewis who turned the other cheek and got punch in the other cheek and smiled. That time is ove. I wouldn't be surprised if you were some black liberal.

[@StackedOdds76]

They weren’t rejected they we’re standing over the yellow line and the character told them that. It’s a safety issue and that’s why they didn’t high five the kids because they we’re breaking the rules. If they would have listened and took 2 steps back he would have shook their hands. Notice how the 2 lil girls are the only ones over the line

[@CinemalecularFilms]

@@StackedOdds76 oh…I didn’t realize that you were there and so familiar with the rules that are posted absolutely nowhere on their site. Good to see that only those who saw it a certain way were the ones making assumptions and we should be ashamed of those 2 kids for breaking arbitrary rules that others seemed to be breaking in other videos…thank you for setting the world straight as the spokesperson and employee of the Sesame Place!

[@CinemalecularFilms]

@Mirsty ...it's not great optics either.

[@justmedrinkingwater1455]

Plot twist, the performer in the costume is black.

[@KCsun258]

How do you know that. Did you follow it to the locker room to watch it get out of the suit. Get a life.

[@testtalk8917]

@@KCsun258 It was a joke. Cry louder.

[@adibfarhan7956]

​@@KCsun258 CRYYY 😢

[@Manormouse-04]

If 5he individual in the costume couldn't see them, who were they shaking their head at, while clearly looking down at the girls, and waving away?

[@CinemalecularFilms]

Agreed...anyone trying to justify the incident considering everything else available to see online is clearly just peeved at the insinuation that this *could* be a racial issue. I couldn't confirm that that's the case, but the optics aren't great.

[@lilderpatron6358]

@@CinemalecularFilms Maybe they’re not allowed to hug during parades? I dunno I think I just need a different angle to all this-

[@CinemalecularFilms]

@@lilderpatron6358 …there are plenty of other videos that show the character hugging other children. Besides, I think the company decided to do better through training and clearer policies. So, at the very least, it seems hiring a lawyer made the situation better…wouldn’t you agree?

[@marilyndurham738]

This is so unecessary. I went to Disneyland with mh daughter and a friend of hers, both white, and both ignored by a Minney Mouse costumed character for whatever reason, but I didnt sue them. Thd kids would have forgotten about it and enjoyed the good memories of the day. These Characters are over worked, hot and tired and some can't see very well in those costumes. They also have schedules and have to walk past many kids or adults to get through timed shifts. During their very busy days, other children of every race, get ignored for various work related schedules and work rules and shift reasons!!! All for really bad wages and high pressure to be where they are scheduled to be. I feel bad for the kids but there is so much going on in these theme parks that that particular moment would have been forgotten amidst all the fun moments they had that day.. Its hard to be a human these days, with all the accusations lurking around every corner. People just waiting to pounce.

[@maryannrusso490]

I agree with you Marilyn. Not sure why the parents need to retain a lawyer. Sesame Place issued an apology but that wasn't good enough apparently. Exactly what do they want? money?

[@rhondennis979]

Because at the core of this, my baby was ignored (hallelujah) I gonna grab a lawyer.

[@rakano3733]

​@@maryannrusso490 lmao yeah they are trying to sue the place for 25 mill

[@maryannrusso490]

Money hungry...need an excuse

[@leroybarron6005]

I use to wear these characters like a bunny at a mall. And I couldn't see everyone. And everyone wanting to hug me made the costume feel hotter to the point I actually collapse from the costume being hot. In order for me to see kids or short people I had a guide with me to let me know a kid was right next to me.

[@zigy5158]

Exactly. It was probably a simple mistake

[@billiejeanwilliams3217]

I think a guide would be a great idea, it would also help prevent accidents like tripping or bumping into kids on top of ensuring as many kids get seen as possible plus to help with family photos so it feels like a real family experience.

[@TacoJ1LL]

Stop making excuses.

[@billiejeanwilliams3217]

@@TacoJ1LL well he made a valid point, he had a guide with him which is an excellent solution. I never was in one of those costumes although I can only imagine how insanely hot they are and how obstructed your sight and hearing is. Mistakes or out right exclusion/racism aside, having a guide with all of these types of characters would help to ensure inclusion, safety, and just a better all around experience for everyone and help insure bone of this happens. Plus if there is any discrimination, the guide can report it and action can be taken.

[@TinkyTru]

If they didn't see the kids, why did the blatantly shake their head no????

[@mfmmitchell84]

How is this worth 25 million dollars?

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

"Retained a lawyer to investigate and possibly sue"? Sue for WHAT? What legal wrong did the character commit upon the children? What legally binding contract did the character breach? What are the children's damages? There's no legal right to "not ever be disappointed", is there????

[@kuinabajamana9603]

God help your children if you have any.

[@wubinyang8318]

Racist you

[@CMona6]

I guarantee you if he does they are just as crappy as he is! That’s a fact!

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

@@CMona6 Ladies, this has nothing to do with me or my parenting skills. I'm simply asking, "On what legal basis would a lawsuit be brought against any person or entity as a result of this occurrence?" I just don't see it. (To be clear, I hate to see little ones have their feelings hurt, but I don't think any "legal wrong" was committed here, and I feel this lawyer should know that.)

[@MBoldman50]

@@williamj.sheehan2001 Does the US Constitution include "right to be hugged by Rosita?" 25 million?

[@udarpavarota396]

Tsss... Someone is desperate for money. And they know where to get it, by suing corporations

[@gdbriot1162]

Here’s a great idea, stop having the costumed employees interact with the crowd. Stop giving people the opportunity to file a bs lawsuit because they “think” the action is racist. My son has been ignored by costumed characters before and I’ve never once thought to myself “that character is racist” I think “that character has a limited view and probably didn’t see the 3 foot tall kid standing out of their line of view”. These parents are pathetic to jump to this conclusion

[@teflem47]

This is not your reality, so of course you don’t give a darn! Take your blinders off! You can’t deny what you see! You’re just like the person in the costumes!

[@teflem47]

@UCT_W23n55Iex9J2_39XfY6Q Well, I hope they sue the living crap out of them to satisfy your ignorance!

[@stefanross8129]

.... This is getting wayyyy too overblown. And this American society is far too litigious.

[@wandaclark2649]

This character acknowledged the white children on both sides of these black girls. He/she looked right in their outstretched arms and faces and waved them off. There were also other videos of the Rosita character doing the same thing to other black children. It's not like the park was full of black children. These children stood out because there were so few of them.

[@teflem47]

@@wandaclark2649 It’s really disgusting how some of these people refuse to acknowledge the truth! Those two little girls were discarded on purpose. How do you even treat children like that! It’s pathetic!

[@TKevinBlanc]

If you hadn't seen them interacting with kids of all complections during the parade, you might fall into the trap of thinking the person in the suit was a racist.

[@npcman-isupportthecurrentt5460]

Imagine getting a lawyer to try and sue a company because they didn’t give your kids a high five. 🤦‍♂️

[@ninjapirate123]

bruh

[@MyAb111]

This incident pretty much sums up in a nutshell what it's like to have a complexion in this society.

[@TKevinBlanc]

And the hundreds of other children with complections with whom the character interacted, but weren't trying to get pictures taken?

[@joaquinevans]

There's a second angle from a video someone shot across the street showing that there is no one standing behind the kids. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

Call me dense, Joaquin, but what exactly is your point? I'm not getting it.

[@joaquinevans]

@@williamj.sheehan2001 not dense just uninformed. The excuse the performer made for this was that they didn't even see the girls and was actually gesturing at someone behind them who was trying to hand them a baby to hold

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

@@joaquinevans Got it... thanks!

[@ronoliver177]

Dose that justify what happen to the kids.

[@joaquinevans]

@@ronoliver177 I don't know how you got that from my comment, but this is in response to people in the comments defending the performer

[@folasadeosibodu7119]

Never going to that trashy place

[@lSAMV31l]

Severe mental distress??? This gave them a nervous breakdown?

[@federicodelapaz1668]

Sesame should just fire that person who is behind that character the video speaks for it self

[@sugalovely1238]

I personally don't have an issue when people have personal biases. What i do have an issue with, is when people have no control over said biases. If you know you have an uncontrollable dislike of a race, gender, religious, cultural, and/or age of people, then DON'T GET A JOB WHERE YOU HAVE 2 INTERACT A VARIETY OF PEOPLE!!! It's that simple! No one should have 2 deal with our personal preferences! Dang!

[@ms.gracefullybroken8724]

I can respect ur opinion

[@itsintheword230]

Money hungry parents & attorney......how do they know the person in the costume isn't BLACK???!!!!! You actually see the character not shake hands or touch the white guy. This is nonsense!!!!!!

[@breakingfree5687]

It's embarrassing to see this blow up like this.

[@itsintheword230]

@@breakingfree5687 Jesus is coming back and black folks are clowning for money. The media is also responsible because they chomp at the bit....I would crack up laughing if they go to court and the person in the costume was black . What would that afro american attorney say then??

[@weegeelana8523]

HUGGING IS PROBLEMATIC!!! PEOPLE WILL SUE FOR TOUCHING THE KID!!! DAMNED IF YOU DO, AND DAMNED IF YOU DON'T!!

[@got2seeit821]

Why must people make a big deal about not getting a high five from a Sesame Street character. I’ve seen those mascots skip tons of people of all colors, You can’t expect them to high five every single child at the amusement park! When I was young I was often left hanging when trying to get a high five, and so were a lot of kids. Why is it that the moment a “Black” person is skipped “On video” it’s a big deal. These people seriously need to stop playing the victim and they need to stop looking for attention. This is seriously one of the most dumbest things to sue Sesame Street workshop over.

[@legna21390]

It’s hard to pay attention to EVERY person, you try that kind of job it’s not easy

[@kingwinky1914]

Yeah sure you’re right.🙄 If your Job is to to provide a joyful experience at a kid themed park. Guess What? That Means Every Child that You See! Capiche’ ?

[@acgillespie]

had they interacted with the children then the parents would accused them of being perverts - It's all about the money

[@ericrosete]

@@acgillespie what a reach, even for a bot.

[@Jesusisyhvh1]

@@kingwinky1914 Well customer service sucks now days, i suppose is because of racism 😂 Crybaby

[@karenneill9109]

Kinda hard to justify high five-ing and hugging only the white kids, totally snubbing the black ones.

[@angenettemitchell5782]

Them people never stops the hate

[@albertomendez7063]

Doesn't sound like a training issue. Sound like a vetting issue when these employees get hired.

[@carmelinhawaii]

True that!! People won’t change

[@jonnym4670]

sounds like it's a black privilege problem if you look at the kids are it is company policy not to engage kids on or over that yellow line it just encourages them to either keep doing it or come further it really is a safety issue

[@javiersalcido9328]

This BL.M. stuff is way out of hand already.

[@Rontlc3317]

Like the kids would even want to come back for a meet and greet are you kidding me I wouldn’t want to go meet and greet the person who is rude to me on that special day that I was at Sesame Street a core memory that I would remember forever are you kidding me?

[@KaidenAndBobsLawnCare]

How do you know person was rude. They can't shake hands or hug every kid in Paredes you have to keep moving. My son been skip few times at Paredes by characters in perades. We don't complain

[@teresaalford5978]

It's the person in the costume, your over reaching the issue, it's not the parade of characters! Get over yourself

[@AM-jk1fx]

Wrong. Several videos have since come out showing that this is a regular practice throughout the park with several characters involved

[@pkp6791]

Why wont they identify who is playing that character? Expose that person to the public!

[@Megahustla313rd]

Exactly

[@lazp3693]

If its a black woman under there then what? Either way this isnt cause for lawyers and a lawsuit

[@lofficer11]

fake news and the lawyer should be disbarred. the father was about to laugh.

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

Back in high school I marched in my town's Christmas parade-- as Frosty The Snowman-- in a costume of similar design. Trust me, when you have one of these on, you can't see s**t !!

[@Anipaper_]

That doesn't explain why they hug white children instead

[@shelbourneking7068]

This character seen enough to high five and hug the white family next to the girls and the white kid just after passing the two girls .

[@MistyBrown0901]

@@shelbourneking7068 I have worn one of these suits if they are not eye level you can not see anything. Those kids are out of view and you can see her making gestures to someone in the opposite direction like she's waving them off about something. I believe the suit wearing person. I highly doubt it was racially motivated

[@shelbourneking7068]

@@MistyBrown0901 They obviously saw the two girls ,when they gestured no ,you can see by the level of where their hands were ,that they were gesturing to the girls . After denying the two girls ,they went immediatly and huged a white chiled directly next to the girls . Explain that .

[@gaddyify]

@@MistyBrown0901 Is white folks genetically liars she waved those kids off.

[@J_choZen]

That’s not even close to racist. They didn’t even get skipped. She waved at them

[@JiggerzWithAttitude]

lol, at this point they're just trying to get as much money as possible from the lawsuit.

[@carmelinhawaii]

Well I sure hope so!! I hope they get millions!

[@Lobo_Loco1]

Good, I'm happy to hear this.

[@godfather6942]

@@carmelinhawaii over a mascot walking past them in a parade? Think you should make a appointment with the mental hospital.

[@jonnym4670]

@@carmelinhawaii why if you look at the kids are at its company policy not to engage kids on or over that yellow line it just encourages to either keep doing it or come further it really is a safety issue who me one video where the black kid wasn't over that line that got ignored that kid already got a free day and personal meet and greet with all the cast

[@carmelinhawaii]

@@godfather6942 That is how you force better behaviors upon people and corporations. Those were children….that was her favorite character. That is unacceptable….whatever happens to that guy in a costume …he totally deserves it

[@dreadfulspiller8766]

They ignored the kids of color but translucent kids were greeted.

[@dogelee]

Is this even serious now

[@madinkan]

Any videos of Rosita playing with kids of color or ignoring white kids? Because, otherwise, it will be hard to defend this action.

[@jonnym4670]

its fake news show me one video of the black kids behind the yellow line they can't engage them its a safety issue to encourage them to keep doing it or come further but the news fake news always facing the flames of fake racism

[@cbrSpeedster1]

So the family is suing Sesame Place for $25 MILLION dollars. I'm sure millions of kids from all nationalities get passed over every year because the character is walking a certain pace waving and interacting with everyone. The first thing you wanna do is scream racism and wanna sue the company. Wow... If everyone sued for being snubbed this world would be a messed up place. You think your special because your black? We're all humans and things aren't perfect in your perfect world. I hope when the character takes off the mask they are a black boy or girl... Would you still feel the same if it is? This is an opportunity for the parents to make a bunch of money and that's all this is. Hope this is thrown out of court. Being snubbed by the color of one's skin is hearsay... not admissible in court.

[@pennyck9468]

Watch the other videos... There were other kids treated much worse. These parents started joining forces after they saw their kids weren't the only one. Research is vital

[@rakano3733]

​@@pennyck9468 then post the links if you've done the research

[@pennyck9468]

@@rakano3733 Do you not have a smart phone? The videos are on the same forum you just left this comment on. It will take 2 secs 🙄, use the smart phone for it's intended purpose 😉

[@PopCultureCarnivore1]

After watching the video, the person under the suit was wrong. She/He saw the kids cause they signaled to them "No." The United States of America is in it's worst state. So sad

[@jasonpocaro2730]

Sue for? Lack of attention? This was a moving parade, not a meet & greet. Get a life... It's full of disappointment, disasters and bad decisions. If too many people to pick from and play on teams, would they sue the school? Probably... Sad.

[@sefealine9792]

This was very racist period. BLIND TO BLACK PERIOD. THERE ARE OTHER CHARACTERS TO WATCH AND SUPPORT BLK FOLKS TAKE YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE.

[@bigm8785]

Why is there only one group? Always. That one group?

[@mikopaq]

Sad everytime the race card is used to try to cash in on a settlement.

[@marseillesvieux2987]

it is pretty bad when they do not even show the person under the mask...

[@marseillesvieux2987]

@Joe truth is better than understanding nothing. We don’t know what that person is.

[@hippohippo9344]

Hmmm maybe because, nothing bad happened and they realized they could make a story out of it way later? You heard the mom herself she didn't even care till other videos went viral on ticktock. She dug herself into this and is clearly in this for the money now. Her kids didn't even care. I have been ignored by every mascot I have come across in my whole life when I was a kid. Rarely would I care. Sometimes for like a minute then my parents would distract me with something else during the few times I did care and I was over it!

[@r5014]

the person under the mask is an underpaid teen with low visibiilty on the verge of a heat stroke.

[@mrxxbrian]

They are no different from those who purposely try to get hit by a car for insurance money

[@JiggerzWithAttitude]

exactly but if you say anything you're a "racist"

[@citrine65]

She got a lawyer?! Unbelievable. So ridiculous. Get the chip off your shoulder.

[@laceyhijab458]

Lol. You're really just as upset over this as the parents.... after all the comments you've left on this one post. Quick question....Do you burn in the sun?

[@bigjizz9203]

This was clearly unintentional, the mascot was already waving his finger saying 'no' to somebody behind them before passing by and just continued the expression. Y'all are trying too hard.

[@davidstockhoff8801]

LOL

[@jaywest3734]

Yep I saw this. I'm not defending racism but this wasn't it.

[@natashamurry8368]

In Clayton Ohio the plaint Caterpillar is being investigated for racial and religious discrimination

[@dlvox5222]

This is ridiculous. The performers can’t pay attention to every kid. Mickey always ignored me at Disney. I’m scarred for life but I didn’t sue.

[@OasisJK22]

They don't seem to have a problem paying attention to all the White kids. I have seen the characters going up to White kids who weren't even reaching out to them for attention and giving them big hugs. Now that is ridiculous.

[@OasisJK22]

Then maybe you should sue.

[@SheenaRea]

@@OasisJK22 "All" the white kids? We've only seen a few videos here. Kids of every race will get ignored. I doubt this is racist.

[@jaywest3734]

@@OasisJK22 Except the person in the suit waves their finger no at a white person right before.

[@tracer2002]

To sue? Really? Yup they love the free money

[@hotmamaw5634]

I say look into the hiring practices too. How about they hire more Black employees to portray these characters! Diverse crowds need diverse staffing.

[@jonnym4670]

why if you look at the kids are at its company policy not to engage kids on or over that yellow line it just encourages to either keep doing it or come further it really is a safety issue

[@leroyleach7581]

so....hiring more black employees will get more black children 'acknowledged'? whew! ......while the person is walking at a fast pace down the street.....would the word SILLY fit? yeah, I think so.

[@TheUpgrade1221]

How do you know the person in the costume isn't black? Assuming the race, and not knowing the the truth is racist.

[@hotmamaw5634]

@@TheUpgrade1221 because if they were Black that would probably be the first line of defense that the Park would use. They would just come out and say Hey we aren't racist ! The person costumed as Rosita is a person of color herself ! .....but they haven't.

[@hotmamaw5634]

@@jonnym4670 it's harmless to have waved at the children though. This person didn't even ATTEMPT to engage with the children and it didn't make sense and the children , most of all, did not understand.

[@laurenmoore1439]

And all the families should sue

[@Soulsurviver22]

But we don’t know if the characters were black or not how do you know it’s not a black on black crime which of course there is no law for black on black crime

[@ArtwithariThechannelofart]

They were still ignoring a child based on the color of their skin, which is racist regardless. Plus, POC and black people can be internally racist, and in this case it could've been external

[@lylianpaci7578]

How much are they suing for? They should share with all the kids in the park that day

[@donaldtramp3861]

Good for the parents!

[@occichlids1700]

Please watch the entirety of the video and not a small cut, before passing judgment. I'm hearing that these characters where interacting with everyone no matter what color skin they had. Apparently these kids stepped over the line so the character was saying no to their guardians. But again, let's look at the entire video (if it ever surfaces) and get everyone who was there's take on this before calling this park out. It's like a judge determined someone is guilty without seeing all the evidence.

[@crystaljones520]

I didn't see what you're talking about. Rosie hugged all Caucasian children,no other race

[@occichlids1700]

@@crystaljones520 what I'm saying is the video is taken out of context because it's extremely short. It's like a judge determined someone is guilty without seeing all the evidence.

[@enckidoofalling4519]

Are they asking for money or firing the guy?

[@Americanpatriot-zo2tk]

She wants money because her a.. is black.

[@lazp3693]

The guy, what if a woman is underthere? Nobody knowe a thing

[@hankhill6469]

Alot of blind spots on these suits from what I've heard

[@Megahustla313rd]

You have selective hearing then because the woman at the bottom of this video tells the real story about being a Seasme Mascot kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGLClKSLqN2hjs0

[@roxygreen9526]

Imagine the disdain those kids felt. Shame!

[@ikejennings1154]

Whats the stature, for sueing a carton character!! I dont think.there is one..but..certain people already seem.to know, who is , inside of that suit, which is absurd..

[@rodmagee7895]

I'm crying. So much disappointment for those little kids to experience in a split second.

[@TimothyMcVay]

Hope your not a grown man crying about this ?

[@punapeter]

ok troll

[@jesuskaka3801]

@@TimothyMcVay Did you just assume his Gender?

[@sm512]

disappointment yes, but to claim racism is insane.

[@punapeter]

@@sm512 "ME entitlement...."

[@Nonpeon]

Why go and spend your money there? Well duh!! Start a BLACK Sesame Street park.

[@blast4me754]

You know society is falling and getting softer when parents are crying because some weirdo in a costume not giving their kid a hug. The mother is probably more concerened about a hug from a starnger than her kids hugging their own father.

[@Americanpatriot-zo2tk]

That’s probably because they don’t have a father they have a baby daddy

[@janetsavona7590]

Thats a terrible thing to say We dont know her life No parent wants to see there child hurt

[@blast4me754]

@Jessica It's just a human in a costume. If you want to cry and be a begger well be my guess.

[@blast4me754]

@Jessica People like you don't cry and complain when a father is not allowed to see his kid so why do you care so much for a complete stranger in a costume hugging on your kid.

[@fritzie4217]

It just looks like Rosita can't see. And she said no to a white adult.

[@ThePiantanida31]

The kids probably forgot 5 seconds later. Then the mother hollered & shrieked & told the kids how racist the world is. Now they’ve gotten a LAWYER?????

[@georgegachet283]

We need to see this person

[@NeoWithinTheMatrix]

I remember not having any candy thrown my way when I was a kid at the clocks parade. I think a couple million would help me get over it.

[@k-ozdragon]

We should give you a trophy for the only child not given candy at the parade, but what about the other children? They don't get a trophy? Why weren't they also passed over by the candy throwing tyrant so they could get a trophy? It just further proves equality is literally everywhere. Also, racism. Definitely racism. (Just to be clear, agreeing with you. Poe's Law is strong on the internet.)

[@k-ozdragon]

@Bo Bo Bo Me walking into a black owned business: *silence* "You lost or something?"

[@tuanivando9634]

It's not Sesame. It's the guy in the costume

[@Royce1982]

This is junk news.

[@fredericksmith919]

Who makes costume that you can't see the children who you are performing for?

[@MistyBrown0901]

I have worn a costume similar to this. You can not see anything. You have a strip of viewing if the parents do not pick up the small children you can not see them. I have actually tripped over a toddler running in front of me and not seeing them. These suits have blinds spots really bad! Not to mention if you do not keep walking your roasting. You can tell she is gestures to someone in opposite direction I guarantee you she did not see those two small kids. Every video the children are small and out of eye level

[@alexswift]

Wow man welcome to Earth How is it that hard to grasp the concept that not everything can be see through

[@fredericksmith919]

@@MistyBrown0901 This character clearly seen those children because the hand gestures was swaying back and forth as to be saying NO! to them.

[@fredericksmith919]

Sure, things can be hard so see through. I'm saying this character seen the children because he acknowledged them with the swaying of his hands.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

I thought CTW and Sesame Street were too "pure" to have an amusement park. Too much like Disney this is.

[@philhare7851]

It's all about the money

[@billiejeanwilliams3217]

Maybe a guide would be more helpful? To ensure that the characters are as many kids as possible, avoid accidents like accidentally tripping over or not seeing someone or something, and to act as a photographer so the entire family can also feel included in photos and videos to make it more of an enjoyable "family" experience? It can't be easy being in a hot suit with obstructed hearing and vision. I think a friendly guide for all characters would also help kids and families who might be shy or disabled as well.

[@thaloblue]

Lmao they get guides...disney, universal, here, that person just decided to ignore the guide when walking past black kids

[@bobedwards7927]

Of course they got anlawyer. Its a setup for a lawsuit. Do they have other black children that were lassed over and did Rosita not see them.

[@kristinwolf1165]

There is clearly a moving parade vehicle coming behind the rosalita character, if she stops to hug two children, and the vehicle driver isnt watching....its a safety hazard to hug them during parades. You cant do it at Disney so why is it ok at sesame place?

[@shaun1159]

But she had time to high five and acknowledge the kids right before the 2 little girls. Stop with the B.S excuses

[@chapingaryjr]

So because the character didn't touch your kids your upset the character waved at your kids GET OVER IT...see rt there you went home and thought about it before claiming racism...you lost sympathy from me rt there..if you felt offended you say something then don't go home and let other people convince you it's racist

[@lilmartinez48]

Another distraction

[@teabags2day]

from what?

[@TheLaDyLaDina]

ALL THESE DEVILS WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE MOST HIGH ONE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!