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Ernie ranks below Bert because Ernie is the easier character โ he's designed to be loved immediately. His warmth, playfulness, and signature laugh are irresistible. But Bert earns his depth through resistance. Ernie's genius is in what he reveals about his partner.
That said, Ernie is a masterclass in comedic character design. He is the engine. Without Ernie, there is no ... read more
Debut: 1969 (Season 1)
Species: Humanoid Muppet
Color: Orange
Lives: Basement apartment, 123 Sesame Street
Performed by: Jim Henson (1969โ1990), Steve Whitmire (1993โ2014), Peter Linz (2014โpresent)
Signature: Rubber Duckie; "Heh heh heh" laugh
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“Why He's #8 Ernie ranks below Bert because Ernie is the easier character โ he's designed to be loved immediately. His warmth, playfulness, and signa”
“Why He's #8
Ernie ranks below Bert because Ernie is the easier character โ he's designed to be loved immediately. His warmth, playfulness, and signature laugh are irresistible. But Bert earns his depth through resistance. Ernie's genius is in what he reveals about his partner.
That said, Ernie is a masterclass in comedic character design. He is the engine. Without Ernie, there is no tension. Without Ernie, Bert is just a man sitting quietly in an apartment.
Character Profile
Ernie is round-faced, orange, and perpetually delighted by his own ideas. He is a practical joker, an impulsive adventurer, and an enthusiastic participant in whatever is happening โ whether or not he was invited. His best friend outside of Bert is Rubber Duckie, his beloved ” read more
