Grover

“Why He's #5

Grover is the hidden gem of Sesame Street. He doesn't have Elmo's cultural dominance or Cookie Monster's immediate recognition factor, but among adults who grew up with the show, Grover consistently ranks as a personal favorite.

The reason: Grover tries harder than anyone else on the street — and fails more spectacularly. His enthusiasm is total, his competence questionable, and his heart completely open. He does not speak in contractions, which should feel robotic but instead comes across as endearing formality. He is, in the best possible way, a character who takes himself very seriously while the world refuses to cooperate.

Character Profile

Grover is a small, furry blue-purple monster who oscillates between two modes: earnest helper” read more