Yes, you read that right – Big Bird, the iconic 8 foot 2 yellow bird from Sesame Street has just taken the COVID-19 vaccine, according to his recent tweet last November 6.
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today! My wing is feeling a little sore, but it’ll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy.
Ms. @EricaRHill even said I’ve been getting vaccines since I was a little bird. I had no idea!”
Big Bird shared his vaccination story days after the Pfizer vaccine was approved for children aged 5-11.
Sesame Street has always been an organization with a “community built on diversity, equity, and inclusion,” and its programs have taught kids around the world about essential lessons like self-love, the value of friendship, and so on.
Big Bird has always been a long-time advocate for vaccination, as seen in this tweet below.
Pretty sure I saw you get your first one. You’ve been setting an example for a long time https://t.co/N5Qe4rbqDH
— Lance Ulanoff (@LanceUlanoff) November 7, 2021
This video clip shows Big Bird learning how to keep himself and others safe by taking his measles shot, aired way back in 1972.
Twitter has reacted to Big Bird taking the COVID-19 vaccine, which unsurprisingly consists of the pro-vaccine and the anti-vaccine sides.
Many people have commended Big Bird for setting an example for children everywhere. It can be seen in some of the tweets below:
Big Bird has been helping kids vaccinate since the beginning, I'm sure everyone remembers their lessons from Sesame Street, especially the ones about Kindness and taking care of each other. pic.twitter.com/L84kTjRWbV
— Kwertzy Industries (@kwertzy) November 7, 2021
I knew you could do it, Big Bird! Thanks for keeping all the other Muppets and people alike on Sesame Street safe.
Also, have you seen Snuffleupagus lately? Please give him my regards.
— Benjamin Ryan (@benryanwriter) November 7, 2021
Thanks Big Bird for continuing to set such a good example of caring about your community! My daughter gets hers tomorrow and it meant a lot to her to hear that you got yours!
— Mike Anderson (@Mikestweeting) November 6, 2021
Thanks, Big Bird.
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) November 6, 2021
Others have reacted negatively to Big Bird’s vaccination story, as can be seen here:
Brainwashing children who are not at risk from COVID. Twisted. https://t.co/KPjdHJjpUy
— Lisa Boothe 🇺🇸 (@LisaMarieBoothe) November 6, 2021
This kind of propaganda is actually evil.
Your children are not statistically at risk, and should not be pressured into a brand new treatment.
Do Not Comply! https://t.co/cnS1GAqowi
— Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) November 6, 2021
Government propaganda…for your 5 year old! https://t.co/lKUlomnpq1
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 6, 2021
Even Houston Senator Ted Cruz is on the opposing side, claiming that Big Bird pushes out government propaganda — which is completely false. If you’re still hesitant to take the vaccine, visit https://doh.gov.ph/vaccines to find out why they’re safe, and why they can keep everyone’s future safe.
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