Props to Sesame Street for not making their new "U" skit scary like the old one. No child should ever have to watch the monstrosity that was Smokey Robinson being molested, and then carried away, by a giant foam letter "U". While that may seem a little dramatic to some of you, I can assure you that most of my cohort who were exposed to that horrible clip as a child will be haunted by it the rest of our lives.
@joeybagh Well, I guess we can just agree to disagree. It wasn't just the crotch grab. I mean, yes, that WAS scary. BUT, it was also the idea that the "U" "really got a hold of me." The "U" wouldn't let him go. It relentlessly clung to him despite his many efforts to run away. Anyone who is even slightly claustrophobic wouldn't feel comfortable, and it can easily cause trauma for kids. I highly doubt Melissa Etheridge would compare to a floating letter "U", chasing you and clinging to you.
My daughter was 6 when this came out. At that time, Sesame Street ran that same program in the morning and the afternoon so we recorded it on VHS. We wore that tape out! We knew all the words and sang that song all the time. Who ever wrote it is a genius and Melissa Etheridge is an awesome singer.
Damn, I haven't seen this one since I was four! My mom used to listen to a lot of Melissa Etheridge (or maybe she just came on the radio a lot, I don't remember) so I was already pretty familiar with the song.
My lil brotha, my mom and I love this song. We start singing this song 2 him and he pretend that he's da letter U. its just so cute i love this song!!!
Damn, is that woman not the epitome of cool or what? She's saying, "I'm so cool, I can be on 'Sesame Street.'" (sort of like Sebastian Bach is so cool he can sing, "Hollaback Girl" at a bat mitsvah on "Gilmore Girls," but I digress)
Happy new year sesame street is now here 2008 sesame street special to celebrate this all this years here on sesame street to all for you and me because I Do Know all Good Feeling in all our Heart says inside to Joy and Live here stand by your side For Pride is here on sesame street From Aaron walter
There's something kind of loveable about a woman and her U. Seeing Melissa Etheridge hugging and dancing with that letter U is so nice. I love this song, with Melissa and her one and only love, the letter U.
Props to Sesame Street for not making their new "U" skit scary like the old one. No child should ever have to watch the monstrosity that was Smokey Robinson being molested, and then carried away, by a giant foam letter "U". While that may seem a little dramatic to some of you, I can assure you that most of my cohort who were exposed to that horrible clip as a child will be haunted by it the rest of our lives.
Jennafu832 2 months ago
@Jennafu832 I beg to differ. There's something even creepier about getting humped by Melissa Etheridge than a creepy U crotch grab.
joeybagh 1 month ago
@joeybagh Well, I guess we can just agree to disagree. It wasn't just the crotch grab. I mean, yes, that WAS scary. BUT, it was also the idea that the "U" "really got a hold of me." The "U" wouldn't let him go. It relentlessly clung to him despite his many efforts to run away. Anyone who is even slightly claustrophobic wouldn't feel comfortable, and it can easily cause trauma for kids. I highly doubt Melissa Etheridge would compare to a floating letter "U", chasing you and clinging to you.
Jennafu832 1 month ago
hmmm she is squeezing and grinding with a big pink U.... "you stand for Underwear, Unworthy and Unfair" LOL
TheMnpete 2 months ago
My daughter was 6 when this came out. At that time, Sesame Street ran that same program in the morning and the afternoon so we recorded it on VHS. We wore that tape out! We knew all the words and sang that song all the time. Who ever wrote it is a genius and Melissa Etheridge is an awesome singer.
blackbandit07 4 months ago
And they thought Katy Perry needed to be pulled - LOL!
mskimprossible 1 year ago
laughing my ass off
TheMoonshinee 1 year ago
Aww i love this! Just when i thought Melissa couldnt do no more i find this video!! She soo talented!
tibettetheridgefan 1 year ago 2
Damn, I haven't seen this one since I was four! My mom used to listen to a lot of Melissa Etheridge (or maybe she just came on the radio a lot, I don't remember) so I was already pretty familiar with the song.
SpamNapkin 2 years ago 2
ha this is great! i love it
smellysmellysmellyun 2 years ago 3
Cooler than cool.
banksiasong 2 years ago 4
My lil brotha, my mom and I love this song. We start singing this song 2 him and he pretend that he's da letter U. its just so cute i love this song!!!
onlyrayray 2 years ago 5
I bought the alphabet sesame street dvd just for this.
jburk83 2 years ago 6
Wow, melissa's so great! Love her voice! Vounder if she sings this song to her own kids now...
bstronganna 3 years ago 3
Thank "U"!! My 1 year old son loves this! Can't lie, I do too..
KPRawls 3 years ago 2
Damn, is that woman not the epitome of cool or what? She's saying, "I'm so cool, I can be on 'Sesame Street.'" (sort of like Sebastian Bach is so cool he can sing, "Hollaback Girl" at a bat mitsvah on "Gilmore Girls," but I digress)
Love the eyeroll at 0:38.
Doolsey 3 years ago 5
hehe Melissa booty bump the U on 2:15 how cute. Lucky U!
cattalk22 3 years ago 4
She's so talented! Love this video!
Anastaciafan1990 4 years ago
Thats one of my favorite clips. Thank you !
Animesia2 4 years ago
Happy new year sesame street is now here 2008 sesame street special to celebrate this all this years here on sesame street to all for you and me because I Do Know all Good Feeling in all our Heart says inside to Joy and Live here stand by your side For Pride is here on sesame street From Aaron walter
kwalter84 4 years ago 3
Noone else can spella a neat word like umbrella...Hahaha! Love it! See Rhianna stole that whole umberella ella ella thing! :)
sallie888 4 years ago
Thank you so much for this video. I have been looking for it for years.
aes732 4 years ago
I love this video!!! I want this on my Ipod!! She can sing anything and make it hot!!!
candedow1973 4 years ago
I'm glad this U was more well-behaved than Smokey Robinson's!
grecomic 4 years ago 4
Me too!
TheaterServant 2 years ago 3
I wish that U puppet had a face. It would've made more sence.
Pikachuiscool 4 years ago
She forgot one U word: Unbe-freaking-lievable!
KingSlifer 4 years ago 3
There's something kind of loveable about a woman and her U. Seeing Melissa Etheridge hugging and dancing with that letter U is so nice. I love this song, with Melissa and her one and only love, the letter U.
Rltpage 4 years ago
There's some cool songs for U done on that show.
~Ra'akone
raakone 4 years ago
Yet in my opinion none of them can hold a candle to "Thinking of U".
KingSlifer 4 years ago