Tamera and Jeannie DISAGREE and have a VERY AWKWARD moment during Girl Chat!

Ya'll things got spicy during todays episode of The Real! Tamera and Jeannie have a dissagreement and Tamera gets an attitude with Jeannie! Comment your thoughts below!
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[@MyMelanin]

I thought they were just two homies splitting the rent 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@brittany.381]

Right lol

[@nanapearlpearl2696]

My Melanin cute😂😂😂

[@inagray2944]

Right

[@TheThriftQueen]

My Melanin lmao same I’m like oh word they roommates 🤣🤣☺️☺️

[@applejacks4716]

Right lol

[@janaeraquelmiller]

But, Sesame street doesn't show heterosexual or homosexual relationships. They focus on friendshipsssss.The goal of Sesame street isn't sex education.

[@NIONEMUSIC]

Yes!!!! U hit it on the money

[@btaylortv]

Janae Miller Media they don’t even show race lol I agree

[@williamenakwapo7481]

lol it could all be so simple!!

[@joannaedwards4504]

My little niece and nephew love watching sesame Street and I don't see any thing wrong about that kid show shit it comes on channel 11

[@shaniquasewer1895]

Exactly

[@soblanc7260]

As a kid I assumed they were brothers or best friends.

[@EmileeBreeana19]

Me too!

[@lalocasagittarius6653]

I thought they were brothers

[@adrianarenee5018]

Straight up tho!✊ Like hello? The whole point of the show is to educate our children on letters & numbers.. Older viewers should just shut their mouths and stop planting seeds in our kids and corrupting them before they themselves can figure out life and who they are. And this is me speaking as a kid growing up watching and as a mother today. 💯

[@cassidycasimirisme]

Yeah. I thought they were roommates

[@heatherfolden6109]

I thought they were brothers too

[@scandalspills9495]

I’m with tamera on this, when I was a child I wasn’t thinking about the characters dating.

[@brandoncardoza]

that’s probably a lie bc you were watching miss piggy’s unhealthy romantic investment in kermit all the time

[@elisejackson2854]

@@brandoncardoza most kids did not notice.

[@slivington9292]

@@elisejackson2854 most kids did notice it just wasn't a big deal because it was a straight relationship so it didn't stick out or shock anyone

[@art4ucu554]

I agree with Tamera and ideas can be exchanged in a less aggressive and confrontational way in order the allow the conversation to be more welcoming to the audience. Points of view are simply opinions. The host does not need to make it so uncomfortable. Tamera, hats off to you and great way of steering this conversation. The rest of the crew did great.

[@Venus.Y]

Yeah

[@you-in-yourfeelings7166]

Honestly I never thought about Bernie and Ernie being gay. Kids dont think like that.

[@JenJHayden]

speak for yourself. my gaydar went off immediately. they look suspect. but it didnt matter to me. let me add, the fact that my gaydar went off is proof the media has an impact on perception.

[@GinaJonesStillettoQueen]

Bert

[@valadina4477]

Exactly

[@you-in-yourfeelings7166]

@@GinaJonesStillettoQueen auto correct, thanks for pointing it out.

[@you-in-yourfeelings7166]

@Greenly S girl I learned what the term gay was from watching Ricki Lake. No one was talking about that.

[@norma4148]

Am I the only one that thought they were bothers? Or best friend?

[@Monu1004]

Norma Garcia me too!

[@jerrikajanae]

Me too girl. I think that’s what we all thought tbh.

[@shantalizelizanizaaks728]

I thought they were brothers

[@matildasmith39]

@@shantalizelizanizaaks728 me too.

[@cynt1908]

I didn't notice any romance between them so I'm lost on why anyone would think they were anything other than brothers or friends.

[@jennaslife1530]

Ppl need to stop depending on social media to raise THEIR children

[@naomiomi2444]

Period.

[@nicolemano4221]

Amen @@

[@toshiro1431]

In this economy?

[@lauracabrera7649]

amen

[@ashleygant3641]

You better preach!

[@dazzlindymond3739]

When I was 5 years old watching sesame street, Burt and Ernie being gay was the furthest thing from my mind. It was simply an educational cartoon that my mother played to keep me from running around the house

[@Kimeshavlogs]

Exactly

[@lovescorner7259]

I miss those simple times. 😢

[@fancyface432]

Bert and Ernie are neither gay or straight. They are puppets, they do not exist below the waist.🤦🏽💁🏽

[@mypeacefuljourney97]

Darielle Woods LOL

[@drew5054]

Lmao

[@lelandtucker8928]

Lmfaaaooo yaaasss

[@marquishajerry7590]

Aaaa-men Haha.

[@mzprttybrwneyez1]

Yessssssss!!! lol

[@reelin...gettherealpicture9521]

Stop sexualizing everything. Let children be children. Puppets for goodness sake. Smh

[@deniseevans7960]

Sesame Street was an educational show. My children watched it and I never thought about anything else. As long as they were learning positive things. Also my kids did not think Bert and Ernie were people. Come on! ABC 123 thats all.

[@Ryan-sd8pb]

Whoever said anything about them having sex? There's more to a partnership than sex. It's y'all that are making this about sex.

[@haiahannanaosahoabalons9663]

But they can see straight couples 24/7

[@blackgirlmagicc]

Who’s talking about sex we are talking about to characters being in a relationship not teaching kids about sex this is always something that annoys me why do we insist on viewing all of the lgbt+ community as just sexual but straight coupes as pure and wholesome and fit for children most kids shows have at least one heterosexual couple and it’s all good but make that couple 2 people of the same gander and suddenly were sexualising kids tv and making kids grow up too fast And we all know these shows teach more that abcs they teach about kindness and sharing and friendship

[@blackgirlmagicc]

Non Ya kids are going to know about sexuality it’s almost 2020 what do you think kids are gonna do when little Timmy shows up with his 2 mums or what should they not be allowed to take their son to school in case they accidentally teach kids that people of the same gender get married just like anyone else can or should we get rid of almost every Disney movie because there’s a prince and a princess and they fall in love side that’s equally teaching kids about sexuality yall happy to teach kids about sexuality as long as it’s heterosexuality

[@TianPiano]

I feel like Jeannie always wants to be different and this whole conversation was a huge stretch

[@scandalspills9495]

Right always so fake woke

[@nomthimalunga7880]

Exactly, she annoys me some times😴

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Right talking about they don’t accept gay characters lmaoo 🥴🤭and all like they weren’t even gay in the first place 🤦🏾‍♀️🥴🤭

[@happiness4541]

No they bullied Jeannie a lot.

[@axo806]

They have to . The show is sopposed to show different options for people to agree with that’s why Lonnie disagrees with alot of stuff

[@annb.5436]

People with no kids are ALWAYS trying to tell people with kids how to raise kids 😂😂😣😣😠😠

[@maesalgado1088]

Angelita Blackstock she wasn’t telling her how to raise her child she was simply stating her opinion on the topic

[@annb.5436]

@@maesalgado1088 Cool. But I do know loads of childless people who actually do tell parents how to raise kids. So I'm still team Tamera cause as a parent you can't think for yourself like Jeannie was doing. Not saying that Jeannie was wrong or anything. But she was just speaking for herself as a child and what would have been good for her. Tamera was speaking for children in general being that she has much more experience with them.

[@tay6370]

half the people with kids don’t know how to raise their kids 💀

[@destinyjoyner6493]

Some of the ones with no kids make better parent then those who have them. And more love

[@versaceslife5805]

Fr Ann b

[@sherimillner4347]

How in the hell at age 3,4, & 5 wondering if Bert and Ernie are gay??? I agree with Tamera!

[@kya4340]

I would tbh

[@edyann]

AGREEEEEEEE

[@katrinawhite8293]

So do I. Only adults will be able to pick up on things like that.

[@kingkylie9655]

Are u stupid or just dense? All jeannie was saying is that there are kids of ALLL backgrounds and kids who grow up differently. They think theyre different for having a certain bond with a boy or girl of the same gender or an action figure or some shit. Jeannie even said that there are kids who grow up with 2 dads. So tamera spoke from her lil repuvlican household and jeannie talked about the relatiobship between people and how kids percieve that from her own perspective of a kid who grew up not knowing english. THERE. Does that make it clear for yall dense asses

[@blairculver8099]

There are things that as a child you didn’t pick up on , or don’t know but we live in 2018, just about 19. To say kids don’t know or discuss this topic like they do money or being poor or not popular that is why bullying exists !!!!

[@jimbeam3783]

Honestly when I was growing up, it never crossed my mind. I'm 36 so in all of these years I just thought they were brothers.

[@juliemallett1436]

I am 49 i thought they were great friend

[@squidwardtentacles7144]

It never crossed my mind either I thought they were just bestfriends going on great adventures together

[@amandawingz658]

So if they weren't actually brothers all along...does that mean being brothers is bad??

[@krisk6004]

I was think the same thing

[@lauraduncan6786]

Im 36 and thought they were best friends

[@smithsimon395]

Jeannie looking at this as an adult not as a 4 to 5 year old let kids be kids

[@theryguyryan4143]

How does them being gay stop kids from being kids? lmao

[@Kimbrly_xo]

The RyGuy Ryan you missed the pint but ok.

[@freddieseipoldt]

Let me explain. Sesame Street did not need to go out of their way to clarify that Bert and Ernie were or weren't a gay couple. For kids with two dads or two moms, or kids who will grow up to figure out that they are gay, having a model on television like that helps them know that those types of relationships are valid. Do you know how many gay role models young gay people get growing up? Representation matters. The point is that the creator could have just left it open for interpretation honestly. The only reason he addressed it is because of homophobic parents who don't want their children seeing anything "gay" on the television screen.

[@Sheis_spoiledlillagurl]

I’m stuck on “puppets aren’t people” cause they were little Jeannie’s best friends... liiiiike Chiiiiiilllllle lol

[@1991Meka]

I saw this comment at the same time in the video

[@ochellcain7990]

She made absolutely no sense

[@rickyo7061]

😂😂😂😂

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Right 🥴😊 like I like her and all but chill out there characters not actual people 😅😄😏😊

[@emmarsha]

All these awkward moments mean they all FINALLY being real 😂😂😂

[@brittany.381]

Lol

[@teemack6142]

Edith Marshall Exactly

[@MJ-zk7ne]

Exactly

[@fediadinero6668]

🎶This is our Time🎶🎶😂🤣

[@keepyoureyeswideopen]

Detranada Fields LMAO 😂😂😂

[@geminishae128]

Jeannie dissected this wayyy too far and it really wasn’t that serious. I really never thought as a child that the characters were gay. It’s not about that. She just sounded so silly.

[@dw3675]

Exactly.

[@preciouswilliams22]

EXACTLY!!!! Bert and Ernie were my favorite characters on Sesame Street (next to Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the Count)!! Some things don't need to be that deep, and everybody, including Jeannie made it deeper than it needed to be. Let kids be kids, they don't need to learn about sexual orientation as CHILDREN!!! I'm with Tamera!!

[@geminishae128]

Mike Carter so what if they were but, what does that have ro do with my comment? 😕

[@meriem0710]

Her whole friends are gay and Jeannie knows damn well that the whole fashion and entertainment industries are ran by gays so she gotta suck up for them !! I also think Jeannie is lowkey bisexual I feel like she'll come out very soon

[@geminishae128]

Meriem Exactly you can tell it was all about appearances. She made herself sound so dumb and I’m speaking for the LGBTQIA community 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Sarah3944]

I doubt Bert and Ernie were Jeannie’s BEST FRIENDS. That’s exaggerated. Maybe she enjoyed their segment as did I, but bffs, that’s a far reach. I always thought they were friends. I mean they slept in different beds. They never did anything to make me think they were in love.

[@nkosiwilliams8609]

MY THING IS AS A CHILD, WE NEVER WENT THAT FAR TO CARE IF THEY WERE GAY OR NOT. ONLY GROWN UP IS WHEN PPL START SAYING THEY WERE GAY. AS A CHILD YOU DONT UNDERSTAND THAT

[@godlover9]

So kids don’t kids or hug each other because they see it on tv but for some reason they won’t mimic gays?

[@Blackdove0421]

Laverne and Shirley lived together the Odd Couple lived together is was called fucking roommates!

[@LoveAll8325]

Tracey Del-Gado,Thank You!

[@ginasaisquoi7758]

You're so right

[@nanapearlpearl2696]

Tracey Del-Gado .

[@AKilahVamp]

@Mike Carter mr rogers?

[@valadina4477]

Thank you

[@mrs.newton7472]

I thought they were brothers never crossed my mind they would be gay

[@ElfGodd3ss]

Yet they look nothing alike. Elmo, Groford, and other sesame st characters looked like their parents even little bear and his little sister

[@KalypsoVega]

Me too.

[@ICYUNVME97]

Same lol

[@swright4twenty]

I always thought that they were really close buddies who decided to be roommates because they didn't have girl friends or enough money yet.

[@abigailjohnson1074]

I thought so too

[@jashen5742]

Tamera only got defensive because Jeannie said “no your kids do care” like she knows Tamera’s kids better than her. It’s cool for Jeannie to speak on her experience but don’t put that on her kids. I completely get it.

[@OGseoulite]

I mean Tamera did cut her off and I see everyone's point but Tamera didn't have to make all those faces but both women have points

[@abigailvincent4909]

Thank you, and if this was Instagram she would block both of us for having a different opinion. The self righteousness is just too much at times. Like disagree to agree, but not her. Thank God she said to Jeannie I love you at the end of that show, hopefully she realized her reactions were a tad too much and condescending.

[@kellygumbs5581]

She did and what tf yall going do??

[@melaniemars155]

What points did Jeannie have she was REACHING

[@Nominaze]

Jeannie was reaching and dragging it. Jeannie always does too much and explain how Jeannie had a point, it didn’t make any sense at all.

[@victoriasmith2965]

I think tamera was pmsing or something. She's usually not like that .... something must've been bothering her this day ... although I will always prefer jeannie over tamera

[@Blackdove0421]

Too be honest young children ain't thinking about that shit it's being force fed!

[@TheIgnorantSag]

Thank you!

[@boricualife847]

Facts

[@t3atimartique744]

👏👏

[@CiaobellaAmour]

Tracey Del-Gado exactly

[@eLLeBO0GIE]

Exactly...

[@danipollard4852]

Jeannie getting tired of them interrupting her. From the first season to now she always been interrupted . She sticking up for herself and I'm glad👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@pringles0111]

Dani Pollard Me to and I believe she had a valid point and so did Tamera it’s okay to agree to disagree

[@lovewins8914]

+Dani Pollard exactly...they do it all the time..Tamar used to do it to her too....

[@Yodi.]

Dani Pollard She never has anything interesting to say... I’m not tryna hear her

[@YouKnowMe2011]

Me 2..So happy for her

[@salinacuffy6064]

Jeanie does now and it’s great to see!

[@indyawalker8962]

Jeannie wasn’t saying that they should make the characters gay.

[@myainyadaniels7774]

Yes she was

[@freddieseipoldt]

@@myainyadaniels7774 No she wasn't. She was saying that having representation on television is important for children who have same-gender parents and that Sesame Street didn't need to go out of their way to say that Bert and Ernie aren't gay. They only did that to appease homophobic parents.

[@melaniemars155]

Freddie Seipoldt well if they need a show with gays on it they can make one but forcing characters that’s aren’t gay to be gay so kids with gay parents feel somehow validated is ridiculous.

[@Nominaze]

@@freddieseipoldt Yes she did, she obviously said “when Sesame Street said that both of the character aren’t gay, that says to me that being gay is not okay” .

[@freddieseipoldt]

@@Nominaze yeah and she's right. the creator only bothered to clarify because straight parents threw a fit and were all "MY CHILD BETTER NOT BE WATCHING NO GAYS ON TELEVISION" and they didn't want to lose viewers. That's just the tea.

[@senorgato70]

The whole “cutting off”, Tamara was in the wrong here. Instead of looking offended and putting her hand up, she should have apologized for cutting Jeannie off and allowed her to finish.

[@mindofzena8447]

Right, I wonder if something else was going on before this that made her respond that way. I feel like something happened to build up to that response

[@sophieeel4478]

i mean jean did say it nicely too, ig tam doesnt like when people are straight up with her

[@astoldbymuriel103]

I have to agree. Tam was cutting Jeannie off

[@NicoleC007]

@Alpha Being right 🤣🤣🤣

[@carped8566]

senorgato70 i think it’s because she said “your child” and Tam was basically like, don’t speak for my child, speak from your experience.

[@LindaLynn93]

Loni was enjoying this! She know how Tamera really be talking and acting when the cameras are off. 😂

[@deegio7755]

Loni doesn't like Jeannie lol

[@jessicagaskins971]

Linda Lynn I was thinking the same thing!!

[@ebonir2808]

@@deegio7755 she don't? I just assumed they all liked each other.

[@NappyNubianGoddess]

I don’t think Loni like too many women, she shades a lot of them at times. She sure didn’t like Tamar. LOL

[@blah21blah22blah23]

Lonnie doesn’t like Jeanie or Adrienne and she was Jealous of and absolutely didn’t like Tamar

[@SimoneUmba]

Tamera has came back with an attitude this season😂 They're starting to act like The View. Acting aggressive and rude to each other the last two days. I honestly thought Burt and Ernie were brothers as a kid😂

[@kinglord318]

Maybe cause her white husband doesn't give her any she's frustrated

[@jazze.2729]

something MUST be going on behind the scenes cuz Tamera had LOTS of attitude lol and Jeannie looked like she was crying before she got there.

[@tyeshacrutcher1010]

Yes and I'm liking it

[@kokolatte825]

@@tyeshacrutcher1010 you said, "yes, I'm liking it." The shade of it all. 🤣

[@nanapearlpearl2696]

Simone Umba girl all for ratings trust me. After the show believe me they sipping martinis

[@sarahbaha6197]

Right? I'm so tired of everyone trying to make childrens characters gay. Honestly sexual orientation didn't even come into my head with sesame street just cookies and letters

[@freddieseipoldt]

Because you're not gay and you don't have two dads or two moms. Stop using your experience to invalidate other people's.

[@femiuan7494]

Baby, what about media pushing this agenda of being straight.

[@toshiro1431]

I guess Cartoon Network needs to fix that

[@Nominaze]

@@femiuan7494 Media doesn’t push a straight agenda. Media pushes a gay agenda..what are you talking about?🤦🏾‍♀️

[@prettyladdiee2261]

Whew Chile. The commenter, and people in the comments did not understand Jeanie Mai.

[@NDGOCHYLD]

The REAL is has been getting REAL lately...

[@lamoskgr]

Go to Tamera's IG: She just said that she would never stop making faces. Like she felt some type of way because Jeannie touched her when she was talking about her kids.

[@constanceaurora9513]

Real shady!

[@3ELEMENTSOfficial]

@@lamoskgr i get she is super sensitive when it comes to her kids but she just cut jeannie off and jeannie wanted to speak before tamera started getting all "my child" on her lol

[@lamoskgr]

No, I agree with you. When I saw her comments I was like, what? Then they all went PC uploading pictures of Jeannie and Tam Tam together. I think the show caught this mess

[@lamoskgr]

She did. I took a pictures of her comment so I have receipts. I think she's going through something after the whole "Adam isn't a racist" thing and she snapped

[@rosalynbryanna7465]

I was little watching alll these shows and I never thought any of these cartoon was gay .. I thought Bert and Ernie were brothers honestly

[@summerlyric506]

LifewithRoz Right. I mean who really puts that much into this? Folks just need to let them be muppets and stop forcing it.

[@sleepyhead6112]

I agree so did I

[@heavenawilson5140]

LifewithRoz

[@heavenawilson5140]

I always never thought about it...but I did think.they would each marry girlfriends...because they were RoomMates and Brothers or Cousins

[@donica5860]

Saaaaaammmee

[@impastetv373]

If someone comes to me and says I'm gay then I say to them "I'm not gay" does that make me homophobe? 😂

[@jimmyjam5453]

Your right, everything matters.

[@toshiro1431]

No and no one comes up to random people saying I am gay

[@nicoleday2305]

Tamara took it too far! Jeannie allowed her to speak and complete her thought and she cut Jeannie off and THAT was Rude!

[@courtneypoland9861]

No... Jeannie cut her off first.

[@seeyouagain911]

Tamera is religious. She doesn't like anything gay.

[@courtneypoland9861]

@@seeyouagain911 I wouldn't say she doesn't like people who are in the LGBTQ community. 🤣

[@shond123]

Bert and Ernie were her best friends 🤔

[@amanifields464]

I'm questioning that too LOL!

[@ginasaisquoi7758]

That was funny!!! She's putting 20 on 10 with that one

[@JT1L]

What's wrong with that?

[@queenbey9945]

I was with Tamera and Adrienne when they gave her the side eyes on that...until she dissected the topic a little deeper

[@miystiqueskillz2233]

As a kid smh

[@darlineb426]

Tamera has been very defensive lately 🤔

[@TLMP2010]

Yep

[@urbanqid9604]

Her husband

[@Anonymousssss805]

I just think she’s sick of people coming for her, she’s human and she has feelings. I was reading The Real comments and she said, she responded that way to Jeannie because she misinterpreted what she said and she apologized after.

[@miahazel4135]

She’s nice and sick of people coming for her

[@justmyopiniondontbemad253]

It's the Trump in HER 🤦🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️😂😂

[@foxcharin]

Honestly, I’m so tired of the disrespect to Jeannie. She’s intellectual. She thinks and feels deeply. Now that may not correlate to every aspect of a conversation, but that’s her view. Yet every single one of those women has disrespected her in some way or they come for her for her opinion and she’s always respectful. Like damn, I don’t always agree with her, but at least give her the respect to hear her out.

[@daniellevaughans4144]

Right sis gets runt all the way over on a weekly basis 😂

[@aylinsanchez9496]

She spoke 😍💅🏽🤭 now hope she doesn't do it again 😍🤗☺️

[@animalsfanatic6014]

Thank you

[@seeyouagain911]

Tamera is religious. She doesn't like anything gay.

[@Jecole77]

Jeanie ass is long winded

[@ack153]

Jeannie is waayyy too over the top about this. When I was little watching them, I was too innocent to know about any of those things.

[@moisepicard3417]

+ack123. There were a lot of things you did not know at that age besides homosexuality.

[@freddieseipoldt]

What does it have to do with innocence? When you have two dads growing up but you're only shown heterosexual couples, you start to internalize that same-gender couples are weird and invalid. Seeing a same-gender couple on television is validating. And it has nothing to do with innocence.

[@debrajones9741]

As a parent, when my kids were little watching sesame street I didn't even think about their relationship status, I just thought they were friends being roomies. I just thought it was a great educational tv show. Gay, straight, who cares, it's all about the Love! I love my fellow humans, And Sesame street! ☮️🙏

[@Nominaze]

@@freddieseipoldt Why are you so agitated about people that don’t agree with Jeannie?

[@freddieseipoldt]

@@Nominaze Because I'm a queer person. And young queer people don't get access to a community of support until they're already adults and have had years and years of trauma and feeling alone. It's personal. Try being an empathetic human being.

[@robertineherring663]

I disagree with Jeannie.... 2 men or 2 women are simply just friends in a kid's eyes.

[@thehappiesthour]

Robertine Urey But what if it’s their parents? Ik that there weren’t relationships in sesame so not for this show. Steven Universe had a lot of gay couples.

[@mosu2973]

Sorry, but I disagree with you. Kids know from a young age the concept of family and love between a daddy and a mommy. What's wrong with teaching them also other possibilities. No one said anything about sexuality.

[@oliviahamilton6037]

Tamera pretty much nice booked her though... You a mom? No? Shut up please. Thank you lol

[@humptydumpty5921]

Robertine Urey Jeannie Mai represents American Christianity which doesn't read, study, or obey the word of God, has no fear of God, only thinks it's cool to say that you're a Christian but have no relationship with HIM at all.

[@trudybeakman367]

Robertine Urey yeah to a straight kids but not gay kids..and who tf made you the spokesperson for all children anyway??

[@sofiagutierrez2481]

Jeannie always gets cut off. Also she nicely said “let me finish.” Tamera was in her feelings with those facial expressions.

[@dianamunoz4296]

First of all, Tamera and Jeannie are always getting cut off, Jeannie is wrong, she tried to school Tamera on her own damn kids.

[@leslieburgess6985]

Exactly. Tamera was being really foolish. You can disagree and still not act like that.

[@MrsThollo]

Nah...

[@nathanaelawesome1280]

At the same time Tamera says she's speaking on behalf of her kids.... How does she know what they think

[@nicoleday2305]

I agree with you! She acts as though she is the only one who has an opinion sometimes. You are married, you have kids, BUT Jeannie was once a child and she has an opinion too. jeannies opinion was a little off but it was still Her Opinion.

[@keysha3137]

I thought they were roomates/bestfriends...I wasn't thinking like that as a child. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@camillejarrett5008]

I agree with Tamera, their sexuality has nothing to do with teaching love, kindness, letters and numbers.

[@lashonay]

I always thought Bert and Ernie were friends...as a child you don't think about gayness

[@CharliePowell92]

Lashonay Wiley right

[@AJGSP]

Lashonay Wiley Right. You only really start to analyse these characters once you’re old enough to understand relationships and sexuality.

[@huntleyt08]

I definitely didn’t see them as just friends. I saw them doing the things I was taught was reserved for a man and his wife. I was caught of guard initially by it but it became a source of hope. I also was thinking about attraction to girls and boys as a toddler. By 4 years old I realized which sex I was attracted to. I knew who’s doctor I wanted to be. I knew who I wanted to play “House” with. Did I know what intercourse was? No, but I certainly knew who physically caught my eye and who I wanted to be around. The foundation for my sexuality had already been laid. Playing games and my family and parents friends suggesting I had crushes was a constant thing. Society had already given me and understanding of what was appropriate for little boys and what was appropriate for little girls. “Little boys aren’t supposed to____, only little girls can do _____with boys.” “Little boys shouldn’t hold hands, especially beyond_____years old.” Bert and Ernie definitely defied acceptable behaviors for boys/young men.

[@Llsek16]

Right..your not suppose to.

[@candikiy2542]

That's not true..... as a child you think about everything maybe not 2 or 3 but at 5 I knew about relationships, people joked with me about having a lil boyfriend, heck i had my first kiss in kindergarten and no I was not sexually abused it was my own curious nature. Relationships are a BIG part of life and even kids notice and understand them, ofc as you grow older you understand more but thats literally with everything

[@Tanniapc98]

Jeannie was taking it too far. It's just puppets. I agree with Tamara, at that small age watching Bert and Ernie you aren't concern about their sexuality. Plus own creator said they have no sexuality. At the end of the day, it's up to the parents to teach their children. The show is a show.

[@ahhwe-any7434]

I barely remember watching sesame Street. I think I just liked the cookie monster or the trash one. Or maybe I'm confusing charectors. I think I was watching eurekas castle more. Wever that was called. I think they came on at the same time.

[@sweettee6827]

Yeah, Jeannie was making it way too deep....as always.

[@Back2Basix]

Tannia Chan, Sincerely an EXO-L & AROHA ᄉ_ᄉ because you shouldn’t be concerned about the sexuality of adults! Over-sexualizing children is abuse! This is the downfall of society making children think like an adult, society doesn’t teach us everything let’s leave some things to the parents of children.

[@michellespencer1345]

So right

[@michellespencer1345]

@@sweettee6827 always right

[@timdrake200]

Tamara's expressions were uncalled for here. Underminded Jeannie (whether she was right or wrong)

[@buttercupsthehotone1419]

Exactly!!!

[@chundrefilippus5214]

Yes I agree

[@lg-snnedcc2136]

Disagree

[@zaria_treasuress]

Most people can’t control how their face reacts in frustrating situations

[@keyannalee2432]

Truth

[@Jwarr3n91]

Jeannie was wrong ! U said her kids ! When u talk about someone kids it’s literally defense time

[@jimmyjam5453]

It's taken out of context. Besides we don't know if they are good friends off the show.

[@toshiro1431]

She didn’t say anything harmful about her kids. She was basically saying that they are learning something

[@melaniemars155]

Shayla Lerner gay or not should not be a topic for a 3 year old

[@DrBeeSpeaks]

And what’s this world coming too when people argue over puppets?! Puppets!

[@triniwondawoman]

Netta2 THANK YOU!!!

[@deandraowens7936]

That's what I said they need grow up!!!

[@chantellea9938]

Thank you!!

[@craftyfee7578]

Absolutely 🍸😎🍷💯

[@cutiecassiie]

Girl it’s much more than just puppets Sesame Street obviously has a strong impact on the community and children it’s not just about arguing over puppets 🙄

[@tinaloveseddie]

Umm... they’re muppets.😏😂

[@PorshiaVonne]

tinaloveseddie right!!!! No sticks and no holes so how could they be?

[@issacthekid]

And the people arguing about it don't even watch the show, so umm? 😂

[@johnettaw30]

Yes Tina they're Muppets I so agree with you 😂

[@tinaloveseddie]

J Warren 😂🤗🤗

[@johnettaw30]

@@tinaloveseddie 🤗🤗

[@bernicepedlo344]

Tamera was being abit Petty - she didn't let Jeannie finish...Her attitude was immature.

[@takishab31]

I agree with Tamara! I was focusing on my numbers and letters, which is the point of that show. The puppets came in all different kinds of colors and personalities, which taught me that everybody are represented. Sesame Street was and still is my all time favorite and popular show that ever been aired on television. Just my thoughts!

[@jazzyj904]

But Tamera cut her off TWICE. That was RUDE AF. Jeannie said "let me finish" after Tamera cut her off, then Tamera proceeded to cut her off AGAIN. WTF was that for?

[@GoddessofMusicTv]

Tanisha W exactly... I’m starting not to like Tamara 🤨

[@deirdretodd1237]

@@GoddessofMusicTv I'm sure she cares...not!!!!

[@deirdretodd1237]

@Lilman Yellow I'm sure she cares...Not!!!

[@bez26]

They woulda been on Tamar's ass if she did that lol

[@jamiebratzdoll5992]

They do it all the time of y'all don't realize this time it was just intense

[@amari7943]

No one is thinking about sexuality on an EDUCATIONAL show for BABIES and TODDLERS. People need to get their life right.

[@AnahataHeart]

I always thought that they were gay. Even when I was little. Then again, I'm gay myself. Lol

[@smileyladyT]

Exactly, its adults that sexualize everything. Kids that age do not understand those things... Unless they are exposed to them earlier on.

[@mariyaxmx5427]

I'm on your & tamera's side about this subject,but the way she reacted was so unnecessary and weird. Like just have a conversation don't be an aggressive diva.

[@reniqharris]

Aggressive? Where? When? Chile bye u must be gay

[@maksmcluck5664]

😂🤣😂 I didn’t know any of these characters were gay 😂

[@ericak6841]

Jeannie ???? Sorry I agree with Tam. When your a child your not looking at their gender. In fact why can't Bert and Ernie be good friends? Why do they have to gay lovers?

[@foreverinbloom14]

Maybe not but at that stage of life youre already developing your sense if self. What boys and girls are supposed to do and who you are in that equation. If bert and ernie Are a couple it just reinforces that maybe its OK for boys to like other boys? Its not exactly being pushed down someones throat and that normalization is good for children to learn. There is no age to learn this stuff.

[@ciaras3170]

When you are a child you are looking at gender what are you talking about. As a child you are learning social cues and sexuality is apart of that. Children start developing sexual characteristics as early as ages 3 and 4. It’s important to show children what type of adult they can be and how to behave in the world. I’m not saying the puppets should be gay because they are just puppets and I think kids understand that but I am saying whatever they are children will learn that behavior and follow what they see in the world mixed with how they feel personally.

[@shelsparkle2691]

Melanie Grey I’m sorry but at that age I wasn’t considering any of that stuff I was busy being a child not focused on any sexuality 🤦‍♀️

[@foreverinbloom14]

@@shelsparkle2691 I understand that, I think it's just more unconscious until you're older. But children do have some sense of self and even gender even if it's not something they can explain. Allowing children to see diversity in the world is not a bad thing. There should be no age requirement to learn about these things in life.

[@shantellsimms3860]

I think j just sensitive cuz she bisexual

[@Xanswat]

Why must everything be sexualized?

[@michelegrant2303]

There's an agenda...keep digging

[@emmasandifer5976]

I agree but everyone knows the truth of Bert and ernie. Watch family guy episode 😏

[@nombre1248]

Miss piggy and Kermit were already sexualized and where was the issue. Did y’all forget?

[@Xanswat]

Come on!!!!! Family Guy is your reference? Another twisted show? Would you let your kids watch Family Guy?

[@Xanswat]

They were a couple. Not what is being portrayed now.

[@michellebelle5327]

As a kid it was clear to me they were best friends. But even though the creator said they’re not gay, he also said it doesn’t matter. Because their sexuality doesn’t matter.

[@jowanalfailakawi]

Loni and Adrienne didn't even TALK about this situation because Jeannie and Tamera were so caught up in their argument. That's sad when it's a TALK SHOW. I wanna hear their opinions too 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Sana-oz5vt]

But I don’t think Jeannie was being rude??? Why was tamera in her feelings? Lol

[@jazze.2729]

I think they fought before this about something. No way Tamera is that upset over muppets lol if she is then she's a prude

[@lovewins8914]

+Sana I guess she felt defensive regarding the way Jennie explained her point of view

[@PorshiaVonne]

Sana same

[@bethredding4865]

Because she cut her off SMH

[@jalissacoleman5614]

Genie stay cutting ppl off on that table and then have the nerve to say let me finish girl bye

[@Tracie__91]

That’s what’s wrong with today HARD to keep A child innocent why they sexuality have to be now mixed into learning shows!!!!

[@tia411]

Misty Henderson yes I agree! Let them be innocent babies. They are gonna learn later anyways. Dang just let them learn the alphabet for now lol 😂

[@missdee1927]

I agree

[@Jassiepoohbear]

Every children's show has an example of sexuality and relationships within the story. Just about every disney movie has the prince and princess falling in love and getting married. They show kissing, that is part of sexuality. There should be that same type of examples of healthy sexuality and love for same sex relationships.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

children are not aware of these kinds of relationships unless they are adopted by an LGBT couple, in which that only makes roughly 3% of the population. Why should we cater to 3% of the population that is an ALTERNATIVE lifestyle to the natural father+mother relationship? Think ab all the families this will offend.

[@Jassiepoohbear]

@@THEDOORIZCLOSEDI'm sure that's the same mentality people had about including more positive representation of black people and non- black people of color. And for those parents who would be offended by seeing that or having their children exposed to that don't have to take their children to watch that movie or show but the representation should be out there and available, even for that small 3%. Everyone deserves to be able to see themselves or their family positively represented within media.

[@SweetCicely]

Daytime Tea Time ☕️ I agree with Tamara. I’m 41 years old & never looked nor thought of Bert & Ernie being gay, until this very moment. I always thought they were best friends & roommates.

[@ManagingMyLife82]

“Little girl Jeanie” didn’t say a darn thing. She tries too hard to be right.

[@caramelb8860]

I thought Ernie and Bert were brothers😮👀

[@BlackBerri83]

Caramel B I thought they were just friends lol

[@indiamoore7408]

I thought the same thing could have sworn they were brothers

[@kandijeep5807]

Deadass this some mandela effect

[@wj2279]

Me too 😂

[@myadavis5344]

Me too!!!

[@chillin1111]

I agree with your statement 100% Candice! Tamera shouldn't have made that face because everyone is entitled to their opinion. But Jeannie was really over the top with her statement. These are children!

[@sarahigarciaquezada9240]

Kids dont care tbh, as long as you teach them to be respectful to everyone its going to be fine.

[@nicolemiller7979]

As a kid born in the 70s i didn't think they were gay i assumed they were friends living together like odd couple to which they were 2 straight men one neat one messy living together...

[@dabphil7079]

I’m LGBTQ community I agree with Tamera. Sexual orientation is not relevant when you are learning how to read and identify colors in a fun way. I don’t like kids being sexualized in any way shape or form. You were not offensive at all I’m glad you said it

[@RuthiesVlogWorld]

Dab Phil thanks ❤️

[@Jay22B]

THANK YOU! When my child is old enough only then will sexuality of any form will be discussed. Right now we are learning cursive...it has no gender!

[@BlueRose0616]

Dab Phil I agree 100%

[@tamiekapollard7757]

Dab Phil fruhrf uyd ñydry "lgbtq"? bygeñ trft..

[@martydoritos]

I agree with Jeannie. Those saying Bert and Ernie should not be gay because sexuality should be irrelevant to children, are by default arguing that the two characters should be assumed to be straight. We live and raise our children in a heteronormative society where they are bombarded with images of hetrosexual couples in cartoons and TV shows every day, but no one has a problem with children being made aware of them being straight- there would be no discussion on a TV show like The Real if two Sesame Street characters were a straight couple-WHY? because being straight is the norm. What a lot of you don't seem to understand is that Jeannie is not advocating for Bert and Ernie to be gay and for their sexuality to be the main focus of their relationship, constantly highlighted and shoved down children's throats. She is saying that exposing children to gay characters with positive traits and healthy, functional relationships would be beneficial to children who are born gay and would grow up feeling accepted and represented in mainstream media. @DaytimeTeaTime I find it hilarious that you actually used the argument that two popular cartoon characters are gay- both happen to be ridiculously camp devils who are both villains in their respective shows- what kind of message does this send out to a gay child growing up where the little representation they see of themselves in the shows they watch are both the enemy-and a devil no less? Who is to say they are gay any way, along with Tinky Winky- because they are flamboyant, wear makeup and handbags? This does not automatically equal gay and sends out an equally negative message to children by only portraying a stereotype.

[@latoport]

I agree with the points Tamera made... however I was not feeling her attitude. I think she was being very rude. Tamera gave her opinion first and when it was Jeanie’s turn, she was not willing to listen. That irritates me... if I allow you to speak, don’t try to interrupt and over talk me because you disagree. Despite your difference of opinion, respect should remain.

[@NeonHelix20]

Yes and she low-key tried to attack Jeannies lack of having kids at first til Jeannie came back like umm bitch I was a kid when this show was on so my opinion counts lol. Idk. Tamera usually acts so holier than thou and detaches so much from her black side so I am not a fan and her attitude is ugly

[@britbritnicole9211]

Tori Porter Tamera is 40 now she’s not here for the bs lol I love it

[@8SeventeenForever]

Lol I literally just wrote a comment about this! But yes, her response to Jeannie was terrible.

[@sweetcaramel4750]

Yes I need respect I always allow people to complete their thought in conversation let me complete my thoughts without interruption too

[@Cal623]

Tamera is so sensitive... She can't take criticism or confrontation...

[@ixamxmsright]

Jeanie has to STOP with the PC already . She is pandering all time !

[@siphesihlenkosi3894]

I agree with Tamera.. but that reaction was unnecessary.

[@stefityogini]

Jeanie straight up invalidated her life experience. Htf would you respond? Tamara did better than 99% of the people watching with that bullshit Jeanie was spewing.

[@guidofeliz8384]

Kids do not need to know about sex at such an early age.

[@beautifulandmotivated3181]

Guido Feliz agree. But not necessarily sex. Sexuality.

[@guidofeliz8384]

@@beautifulandmotivated3181 : Sex or sexuality, the message is clear. What's wrong with people today? I believe THE LEFT will soon pass a law allowing sex regardless of age. Democrats and THE LEFT could care less how badly society is damaged. They want votes at the expense of ruining our civilization.

[@MajesticMyronn]

Guido Feliz why do people have to get to the sex part... sexuality or being gay doesn't necessarily mean that person is sexually fluid... they don't have to go into detail about being gay... but just the simple idea of letting it be known that they are and their friends being ok with it is what we need to learn

[@guidofeliz8384]

@@MajesticMyronn : I shared my opinion here. You do not have to agree with me. The word sex or sexuality should not be in the vocabulary of children.

[@MajesticMyronn]

Guido Feliz they're gonna learn about it anyway... children are sponges so if they can learn their ABCs and 123's and know how to say this or that... what's wrong with them seeing a storyline that makes them either A : in the future if they have certain feelings open up to their friends and parents or B : be accepting to others who might be gay or bi or whatever...it's not that hard

[@charlesdavis734]

I agree with Tamarra. As always, Jennie is reaching.

[@Braids_MiamiBraids_Miami]

Charles Davis sometimes she does

[@casswithpmaradiostationand2739]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@michellespencer1345]

Yep she always is

[@annchovey2089]

Jennie is wanting to make sure everybody knows she has no problem with the gay lifestyle because in that industry, it could mean your job if you don't agree. You could lose your bakery and photography business too you know.

[@queenraiok91]

"ThEy WeRe mY BeST fRiEnDs!!!!"

[@josesosa208]

Tamara looks amazing in that outfit 🤤

[@xuniquedesirex]

Am I the only one who thought Bert and Ernie were brothers?! As a child growing up and loving Sesame Street, it was a routine for our family for years. My siblings were born and they’d watch. When I was an only child I remember wondering, well how could they be brothers when one is yellow and the other is orange. Then my mother remarried, had my brother and he was born about 2 shades lighter than me. At that point I understood, hmmm you don’t HAVE to be the same skin complexion as your siblings and it all made sense again. I agree with you, I think we’ve reached a point where people are trying to make things of things that were never there. We lived in a much simpler time that the shows we were exposed to, we just shows for entertainment. The lesson was very clear. You watched, you learned and moved to the next. Now people are trying to break down these shows and pull all these underlying meanings when really there weren’t any.

[@Simplykiebby]

Yomeily Naranjo They aren’t brothers?

[@jay_baby_lacy3911]

I thought they were brother too.

[@therealkenj98]

Yomeily Naranjo I mean but that’s your experience sis....that’s specific to you. Not everyone, so to speak generally how you yourself experienced the show is a bit weird. Much like tamera you missed the point the creator was making...in short. The characters are what ever a child wants them to be. Whether it be straight or not, siblings or not, friends or not. All of it is genuine. Now it’s up to you and who ever to label it or not. The best choice is to leave it up to the view. A lot of kid shows that aren’t Sesame Street had a lot of underlying meanings and jokes...for example a lot of Disney shows. I guess you’re also gonna say people are/were reading into it too much back then too even with jokes that weren’t for kid audiences.

[@xuniquedesirex]

JustKenn I was not speaking generally, I’m just sharing what my experience was as a kid. So I’m not getting this “weird” part you speak of.

[@sauceysinister7924]

I always thought they were brothers, too! I always wondered where they never had a mom and dad tell them to clean their rooms lol All I know is that when I met my husband I was able to identify real friendship love because of influences like that in my life. I knew how to spot a good friend.

[@jodynanci]

Tam pissed me off with her reaction to Jeanie

[@ayanmohamed8788]

Adam or Tias new beautiful baby

[@jewelonly1046]

She’s too much

[@doniciaprice8372]

Girl me too... She actually blocked me off IG because I suggested that they do a communication workshop before starting new season.

[@savaana7581]

You and everybody else in the universe. I was embarrassed for her. Like gurl. Your arrogance is showing.

[@rodneyrobinson4346]

Tam made sense up until that crack head nonsense she did was un call for.

[@gorillanotion1024]

I dont believe they have enough respect for Jeanie Mai. Whenever she speaks the other host ms don't want to register her point of view. Happens all the time. Does she needs to be less kind to be taken more seriously. Because I'm not going to be on a panel where somebody interupts me and is not willing to try and open up their mind from my point of view

[@ericgreen4610]

I agree with Tamera 💯💯 I am only focused on learning my numbers and the ABCs and other important things that a child should learn.

[@imakeepitreal2214]

Tamera always acting like "oh Jeannie cant say shit because wtf does she know, she ain't got no damn kids", but she fails to realize everybody, including Jeannie, was a kid at some point & therefore she can still relate & give her perspective & bring her point of view to the table. Tamera is always quick to dismiss someone's opinion just because they ain't got no kids. In some cases its valid but not this time.

[@acestarone]

I also believe she is aware jeannie may still have hurt feelings from her divorce. Jeanie did not want to have children

[@dnicole4236]

Tamera can be very condescending

[@imakeepitreal2214]

@@dnicole4236 cant she? 😅

[@carlitosway1330]

blackfemme Tamara thinks that just because she plopped out a few brats, she knows everything.

[@desiretesi1723]

You'all missed the point honestly!! Tamara was simply saying at that age kids don't know any different....straight, gay, bi or otherwise! She simply was saying love is love is love is love no matter what!!!!

[@ripureetjitemisa6498]

i love me some tamera but she was really rude to jeanie she did not have to make that face and roll her eyes tamera spoke her point and cut jeanie iff that why she said let her finish its a show about opinions which everyone is entitled to i was very surprised tamera acted that way towards jeanie it was really rude

[@nobeautynobrains4003]

I’m 16. So I have grown up in a society where being homosexual is more socially acceptable. When I watched Bert and Ernie when I was younger. I did not see sexual orientation. I saw a cartoon. A tv show to watch while waiting for my parents to finish getting ready. I did not see how they were living or doing anything. Why should people be focusing on everything and stretching things farther than they are

[@barbaragaskins7914]

BE not confused as the devil is working overtime to kill steal and destroy many souls. His time is short and he is taking out the strong as well as the weak. He is trying to complete his plans to destroy souls as in the day of Sodom/Gomorrah.

[@DesiLulu]

Thank you for NAILING this with your commentary! 💯

[@funmike]

Y'all, Loni was loving this😂

[@kennadydunn]

Funmike Ariyibi IKR In her mind she prolly like GET HER TAM TAM!

[@wsuy143]

I agree with Tamera 100% but she didn't need to give Jeannie an attitude. Jeannie always respects and listens to others without judging them. Everyone has their opinions. Honestly , I thought Ernie and burt were brothers, not even friends 😂🤷

[@KEOSHAANEILIA]

Truly, I think it was the way she said "let me finish" when they all cut each other off all the time. IDK, maybe its just me lol

[@jj7958]

yea I though she got way more defensive that she needed to be, but maybe it's a topic she cares a lot about.

[@clarirodriguez7606]

wsuy143 They defy implying otherwise can expect anything less from media

[@minastar8602]

Yea I thought they were brothers too if not just best friends

[@miaeba]

Jennie looks like she changed her statement mid talk because of tameras reaction

[@camillejarrett5008]

The people that created the characters explained their intentions, it does not need to be changed to please anyone.

[@adalyssruiz3363]

My daughter is 10 months , Sesame Street teachers her numbers and colors like you said. She isn’t concerned what type of relationship / friendship they have , she loves how they talk and loves the songs, and when she’s like 2 or three will actually sing them. She doesn’t know what sexuality is yet , you need to teach your children that. Like I will teach her.

[@2436golden]

Jennie tries to be so " woke" that sometimes she just don't always make sense.

[@xxtriggazupxx2423]

She really wants everyone to know she’s with the LGBTQ+ community

[@Anonymousssss805]

Exactly!

[@alicemills5688]

Haha truuu but I like to hear what she has to say

[@giulianaherrera7775]

Ann yessss lol

[@namastewellness]

Ann seriously

[@BigEnergyDime]

Jeannie chill out......I know she thought she was dropping jewels, but an audience THAT young isn't thinking that damn far or to that extent. Definitely sounds like a non-parent.

[@iccyash9152]

Your not getting what Jeanie said she's too woke for most audience including Tamera that's why she got so defensive

[@iccyash9152]

@Fa Who kids do think like that tho there are children who are born gay knowing at 3 years old I completely agree with not showing it on TV but children do know right from wrong it's human instincts a child can be born lesbian or gay it has happened children are not as innocent as you think we were children once

[@iccyash9152]

@Fa Who your literally making me sick cause you think your right or I'm wrong 💀 every child is different hunny not every child is like what they say in a science book or in studied

[@iccyash9152]

@Fa Who she wasn't telling tam or anyone how to teach or school there children she was staring her opinion like how you are right now what your stating isn't a fact 😂 if you were born feeling like your not supposed to be in that body let me know because I have a cousin who was 3 already dressing like a girl who liked it nobody put that "into his head " he decided what he wanted to be so be it

[@iccyash9152]

@Fa Who please please please look more into gay people or transgenders they all start as children most toddlers who dress up in there mommy's clothes or in there mommy's make up or brothers clothes boy activities

[@jaice2008]

I'm glad you said it girl because that's exactly what I was thinking watching it. I'm saying this as a bisexual man so I am in the LGBTQ+ community and I feel like they shouldn't make characters gay just because other people want it. I'm with Tamera I didnt think about that while I watched it. I just saw two best friends that were guys when I first heard about someone questioning they're relationship it actually made me upset because it seemed to me more that they were just throwing it in there because they wanted it to be. If you want to have LGBTQ+ representation bring in new characters. But that's just my 2 cents on it

[@jalen3553]

I think what Jennie was trying to say is that instead of saying no, they aren’t gay they should have said they can be whatever you want them to be. I understand completely what she is saying of course, kids aren’t thinking about sexuality at that age, but things are subconsciously rooted in your mind so when these kids grow and mature into their sexuality they can use these memories from their childhood tv show to help them feel comfortable coming out or feeling accepted. I hope this made sense. Sending everyone love and light💛.

[@mslisa_boss68]

Honey I am 51 years old and Bert and Ernie was never gay ... and like you said why do we have to make everything gay...

[@4SeaSonS1435]

Hi You're absolutely right. I'm from England, and I'm 55 now and whenever these characters came on tv over here - no-one I know would have been interested in their sexual orientation! It's a kids programme! Why does everything have to be about the gay agenda? I'll take this ridiculous statement a little further. Has anyone ever stopped to think about if these puppets had a religious worldview, or if they suffered a childhood trauma? How about their heritage or family's economical stature? No! Why? Because it was never about that! They were a great idea created to entertain children and parents/adults alike! How many decent programmes can we leave our children and grandchildren in front of now a days? This is all a great shame!

[@trcooper5793]

Exactly! Just because someone is being portrayed as not gay or the creators are saying they are gay does not necessarily mean that gay is wrong or bad but when you save that you're implying that being straight is wrong and that everybody should be gay also-- what the heck is happening to this world? Yeah I agree, Tamera's attitude was not appropriate but I just hate with that Jeannie chick said! Oh my gosh she needs to just shut up!

[@CDCYA]

Jeannie, is as stupid as the day is long

[@madtingz2288]

Maybe because EVERYTHING is straight?

[@virtuallyjacob]

Everything in society has been straight stfu

[@guavaberrymoon]

Jeannie Mai makes no sense in this. She went in a big circle.

[@michellespencer1345]

She certantily did

[@xariaspalette6031]

J isn’t trying to argue that Bert and Earnie should be gay tho... she’s saying there should be more representation among children’s shows. There are children with two parents of the same sex and how do you think they will feel if they don’t see characters like that on shows they watch? Invalidated and left out and it would teach them to not validate people’s differences. These comments do NOT pass the vibe check lmao

[@melaniemars155]

Sooo basically she is tho, the writer clarifying doesn’t equal gay isn’t wrong. And this show is for learning not sex education, there weren’t even parents on the show as far as I can remember. And it’s not like these kids are on Twitter seeing that the characters aren’t gay

[@shelocsher2396]

But B&E have been around for decades already. They don’t have to start lying to appease anyone. Parents looking for romantic representation to show their kids, can find it on other shows.

[@bb5458]

I think gay love could be shown better on a kids show depicting humans. Puppets like the ones on Sesame Street don’t seem to be the best way to do it since the show didn’t seem to depict any kind of romantic relationship among any of the characters.

[@soulpurpose738]

I didn't know those characters were gay as a child. That's because there was a respect and a protection for children being children. It's the parents...adults responsibility to censor what children are exposed to. Leave the innocence and purity of a child's mind alone.

[@pakiraju786]

“Let me finish” 🐸

[@pinguinitacori]

They're always interrupting Jeannie. They seriously have no respect for her, and always look at her crazy when she says something. I've seen Adrienne, Lonnie, and now Tamera do the same thing. But no one ever says how phony it is that Adrienne is always doing the most and looking fake, or how Tamara is always worried about her demeanor, or how Lonnie has an attitude problem. They look crazy too sometimes, and they're always ganging up on Jeannie for no reason. Tamara was rude af. That's the truth.

[@sweetcaramel4750]

🙏😪 Yes JEANNIE IS SO NOT GETTING THE RESPECT SHE DESERVES SHE'S A SWEETHEART SHE'S TOO GOOD FOR THIS DISRESPECT SHE NEEDS HER OWN SHOW I HATE HOW THEY LOOK AT HER WHEN THEY DISAGREE WITH HER LIKE SOMETIMES IT'S NORMAL BUT THEY OVER DO IT AND IT PISSES ME OFF

[@NoName-ug7rm]

Jeannie has "disrespected" Tamera too in the past. They ALL have their attitudes at time and that is what makes them humans. No one behaves better than another.

[@KhabbahS]

AN Kemble I would start to disrespect someone who would disrespect me all the time too. Jeannie was always the passive one , just letting all that fly past her (especially when Tamar was on the show doing it to her all the time). Now, she just had enough, but seems to still remain the most professional and real out of all of them.

[@GladysRose]

@@NoName-ug7rm receipts?

[@Hip2BSthe]

I completely agree i feel bad for jeannie she is allowed to have an opinion regardless what it is....this show is like forum discussion everyones opinion matters....tamar shut jeanni down and now Tamera....its not right!

[@kiasamuel7790]

Tamera was already upset when jeannie said she disagreed and as Jeannie was explaining Tamara cut her off then made a big deal when she said “let me finish” 🙄 all in all I understand both points

[@gsprings43]

I remember watching this as a kid,was'nt even something that crossed my mind,us adults have a way of ruining things

[@anon-ed2kn]

U mean libtards ruin everything