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Big Bird is the soul of Sesame Street. Where Cookie Monster mirrors the child's appetite, Big Bird mirrors the child's mind — curious, earnest, perpetually learning, occasionally overwhelmed by a world that adults seem to understand much better than he does.
He is the viewer's surrogate. When Big Bird doesn't understand something, the audience doesn't either. When he asks... read more
Debut: 1969 (Season 1)
Species: Large yellow bird
Height: 8 feet, 2 inches
Age (canonical): 6½ years old
Performed by: Caroll Spinney (1969–2018), Matt Vogel (2018–present)
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“Why He's #2 Big Bird is the soul of Sesame Street. Where Cookie Monster mirrors the child's appetite, Big Bird mirrors the child's mind — curious, e”
“Why He's #2
Big Bird is the soul of Sesame Street. Where Cookie Monster mirrors the child's appetite, Big Bird mirrors the child's mind — curious, earnest, perpetually learning, occasionally overwhelmed by a world that adults seem to understand much better than he does.
He is the viewer's surrogate. When Big Bird doesn't understand something, the audience doesn't either. When he asks a question, it gives children permission to ask the same one.
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Standing at 8'2" tall and covered in fluffy golden-yellow feathers, Big Bird is one of the most visually iconic characters in television history. Despite his enormous size, he operates with the emotional register of a six-year-old — wide-eyed, kind-hearted, and genuinely puzzled by the ad” read more
