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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfXm5qFZnXQ Kermit's visit to the Wonderful World of T-Shirts]]. He wants a shirt with his name and species on it, but he keeps getting shirts for Kermit the "Gorf", "Forg", and "Grof". Even funnier, there ''are'' a few creatures that share his name called a Gorf, a Forg, and a Grof.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfXm5qFZnXQ Kermit's visit to the Wonderful World of T-Shirts]]. He wants a shirt with his name and species on it, but he keeps getting shirts for Kermit the "Gorf", "Forg", and "Grof". Even funnier, As it turns out, these shirts aren't misspelled; there actually ''are'' a few creatures that share his name called a Gorf, a Forg, trio of monsters named Kermit the Gorf/Forg/Grof. With each wrong order, Kermit gets more and a Grof.more agitated...


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::In the end, Kermit is told that his shirt isn't even ready yet, causing him to slowly turn towards the camera, then FaintInShock.
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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Ernie had eaten one of two pieces of chocolate cake when he learns that Bert was saving them for dessert. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with the napkin, gave Ernie said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy the lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and eats the other piece of cake, ''doing the exact same things Ernie said in his story'', before leaving. When Bert comes back to see the remaining slice gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.

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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Ernie had eaten one of two pieces of chocolate cake when he learns that Bert was saving them for dessert. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, off onto a separate plate, ate it, the cake, wiped his mouth with the napkin, gave Ernie said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy the lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and eats the other piece of cake, ''doing the exact same things Ernie said in his story'', before leaving. When Bert comes back to see the remaining slice gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.
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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Ernie had eaten one of two pieces of chocolate cake when he learns that Bert was saving them for dessert. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with the napkin, gave Ernie said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy the lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see the remaining slice gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.

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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Ernie had eaten one of two pieces of chocolate cake when he learns that Bert was saving them for dessert. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with the napkin, gave Ernie said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy the lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does eats the other piece of cake, ''doing the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake story'', before leaving. When Bert comes back to see the remaining slice gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.
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--> '''Bart''': Hey, wubba man!
--> '''Homer''': [[RunningGag BART]]!
--> '''Bart''': AH!

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--> '''Bart''': -->'''Bart''': Hey, wubba man!
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man!\\
'''Homer''': [[RunningGag BART]]!
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BART]]!\\
'''Bart''': AH!



--> '''Cookie''': And thankfully, me no have to ever, EVER play that again!
--> '''Finnicky''': You know they're making a third one, right?
--> (small beat)
--> '''Cookie''': [[BigNo NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!]]

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--> '''Cookie''': --->'''Cookie''': [[TemptingFate And thankfully, me no have to ever, EVER play that again!
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'''Finnicky''': You know they're making a third one, right?
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'''Cookie''': [[BigNo NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!]]



--> '''Cookie''': Me can't have cookie for partner.
--> '''Luke Piewalker''': Why not?
--> '''Cookie''': This why not. COOKIE!!! (attacks Chewie) Hey, he not "Chewie", he crunchy!

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--> '''Cookie''': --->'''Cookie''': Me can't have cookie for partner.
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partner.\\
'''Luke Piewalker''': Why not?
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not?\\
'''Cookie''': This why not. COOKIE!!! (attacks Chewie) Hey, he not "Chewie", he crunchy!
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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Bert finds one of two pieces of chocolate cake he was saving for dessert missing and Ernie holding a chocolate-covered napkin and a fork. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with the napkin, gave Ernie said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy the lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see the remaining slice gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.

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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Bert finds Ernie had eaten one of two pieces of chocolate cake when he learns that Bert was saving them for dessert missing and Ernie holding a chocolate-covered napkin and a fork.dessert. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with the napkin, gave Ernie said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy the lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see the remaining slice gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.
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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Bert finds one of two pieces of chocolate cake he was saving for dessert missing and Ernie holding a chocolate-covered napkin and a fork. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with a napkin, gave Ernie said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy the lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see both slices gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.

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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Bert finds one of two pieces of chocolate cake he was saving for dessert missing and Ernie holding a chocolate-covered napkin and a fork. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with a the napkin, gave Ernie said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy the lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see both slices the remaining slice gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.
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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Bert finds one of two pieces of chocolate cake he was saving for dessert missing and Ernie holding a chocolate-covered napkin and a fork. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with a napkin, gave him said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy his lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see both slices gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.

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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Bert finds one of two pieces of chocolate cake he was saving for dessert missing and Ernie holding a chocolate-covered napkin and a fork. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with a napkin, gave him Ernie said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy his the lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see both slices gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.
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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Bert finds one of two pieces of chocolate cake he was saving for dessert missing and Ernie holding a chocolate-covered napkin and a fork. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that monster came in, ate the slice of cake, gave him the napkin and fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy his lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see both slices gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.

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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Bert finds one of two pieces of chocolate cake he was saving for dessert missing and Ernie holding a chocolate-covered napkin and a fork. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that a monster came in, ate took the slice of cake, shook the crumbs off, ate it, wiped his mouth with a napkin, gave him the said napkin and the fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy his lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see both slices gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.
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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i44WC60yew&ab_channel=RohailHashmi this early sketch]], Bert finds one of two pieces of chocolate cake he was saving for dessert missing and Ernie holding a chocolate-covered napkin and a fork. To cover his tracks, Ernie makes up a phony story that monster came in, ate the slice of cake, gave him the napkin and fork, and left. Bert naturally doesn't buy his lie and dismisses Ernie's claim that "it could've happened". But after Bert leaves the room, a monster comes in and ''does the exact same things Ernie said in his story'' with the other piece of cake before leaving. When Bert comes back to see both slices gone, Ernie tries to explain what just happened, but Bert decides not to talk about it and [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere walks off]], leaving Ernie sobbing.
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** Cookie Monster retells ''Literature/LittleHouseOnThePrairie'' with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM3JemzKmfc Prairie Dawn's head in place of the prairie]].

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** Cookie Monster retells ''Literature/LittleHouseOnThePrairie'' with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM3JemzKmfc Prairie Dawn's head in place of the prairie]]. There's some nice touches that really make it work - Cookie Monster's [[YouNoTakeCandle usual omission of the word 'the']], the slow zoom out, and the first sounds out of Prairie's mouth being exasperated sighs, followed by a tired declaration that this is really silly.
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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSnrcWXVxL0 this]] skit, Ernie thinks his banana and Bert's orange could be friends, and Bert says that they couldn't. Ernie thinks Bert means they look too different to be friends and starts ranting about how ''they'' look different but are friends. Bert tries to tell Ernie that no, he only meant they couldn't be friends because they're just fruit, but then gets so caught up in comparing the fruit's similarities and differences that he temporarily forgets they're not sentient and is shocked when Bert eats his banana.

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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSnrcWXVxL0 this]] skit, Ernie thinks his banana and Bert's orange could be friends, and Bert says that they couldn't. Ernie thinks Bert means they look too different to be friends and starts ranting about how ''they'' look different but are friends. Bert tries to tell Ernie that no, he only meant they couldn't be friends because they're just fruit, but then gets so caught up in comparing the fruit's similarities and differences that he temporarily forgets they're not sentient and is shocked when Bert Ernie eats his banana.
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** Pretty much every time Gonger gets frustrated with Cookie Monster for eating one of the ingredients or just messing up qualifies.
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'''Kermit:''' [[IResembleThatRemark I AM]] ''[[IResembleThatRemark NOT]]'' [[IResembleThatRemark GETTING EMOTIONAL!!]]''

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'''Kermit:''' [[IResembleThatRemark I AM]] ''[[IResembleThatRemark NOT]]'' [[IResembleThatRemark GETTING EMOTIONAL!!]]''EMOTIONAL!!]]
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* A PBS Kids promo for the show features Big Bird tossing a frisbee to Cookie, who eats it. The look on Big Bird's face after he does that just sells it.

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* A PBS Kids promo for the show features Big Bird tossing a frisbee to Cookie, Cookie Monster, who eats it. The look on Big Bird's face after he Cookie does that just sells it.
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* "The Street We Live On" [[https://www.tumblr.com/cartoon-lizard/689521681992187904 had a bit where Bert enters Elmo's World]], looking for Ernie. Elmo informs him Ernie's busy playing hide-and-seek with Big Bird (referencing another recurring segment at the time, "Journey to Ernie"). Bert thanks him for the info, then questions where he is. "You're in Elmo's World!" "Ohh. *{{Beat}}* How do I get ''out'' of Elmo's World?" [[LampshadeHanging Elmo replies that he doesn't know.]] "Ohhhkayyy..."

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduAEx0FAdk Mr. Johnson becomes an unwilling participant]] on Grover's reality show "[[Series/ExtremeMakeoverHomeEdition Outrageous Makeover: Home Addition]]". Grover's construction team adds extra doors, one by one, until there are four doors. At Mr. Johnson's insistence, the construction crew removes the doors... [[ExactWords including the original door]], trapping Mr. Johnson, Grover, and the crew inside the house. Cue Mr. Johnson bursting into tears and Grover asking him if he has a hot tub.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduAEx0FAdk Mr. Johnson becomes an unwilling participant]] on Grover's reality show "[[Series/ExtremeMakeoverHomeEdition Outrageous Makeover: Home Addition]]". Grover's construction team adds extra doors, one by one, until there are four doors. At Mr. Johnson's insistence, the construction crew removes the doors... doors -- [[ExactWords including the original door]], trapping Mr. Johnson, Grover, and the crew everyone inside the Mr. Johnson's house. Cue Mr. Johnson bursting into tears and Grover asking him if he has tears.
-->'''Grover:''' Stevie! Tell the crew we'll be spending the night! [...] You have
a hot tub.tub? ''[to the cameraman]'' Are you getting the crying? I think there's value here.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduAEx0FAdk Mr. Johnson becomes an unwilling participant]] on Grover's reality show "[[Series/ExtremeMakeoverHomeEdition Outrageous Makeover: Home Addition]]". Grover's construction team adds extra doors, one by one, until there are four doors. At Mr. Johnson's insistence, the construction crew removes the doors... [[ExactWords including the first one]], trapping Mr. Johnson, Grover, and the crew inside the house. Cue Mr. Johnson bursting into tears and Grover asking him if he has a hot tub.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduAEx0FAdk Mr. Johnson becomes an unwilling participant]] on Grover's reality show "[[Series/ExtremeMakeoverHomeEdition Outrageous Makeover: Home Addition]]". Grover's construction team adds extra doors, one by one, until there are four doors. At Mr. Johnson's insistence, the construction crew removes the doors... [[ExactWords including the first one]], original door]], trapping Mr. Johnson, Grover, and the crew inside the house. Cue Mr. Johnson bursting into tears and Grover asking him if he has a hot tub.tub.
* From 1980, there's "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb2ySy95q2U Alphabet Time]]", a parody of the Miller Time commercials from the '70s. What other preschool show can get away with spoofing a beer commercial?
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduAEx0FAdk Mr. Johnson becomes an unwilling participant]] on Grover's reality show "[[Series/ExtremeMakeoverHomeEdition Outrageous Makeover: Home Addition]]". Grover's construction team adds extra doors, one by one, until there are four doors. At Mr. Johnson's insistence, the construction crew removes the doors... [[AmbiguousSyntax including the first one]], trapping Mr. Johnson, Grover, and the crew inside the house. Cue Mr. Johnson bursting into tears and Grover asking him if he has a hot tub.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduAEx0FAdk Mr. Johnson becomes an unwilling participant]] on Grover's reality show "[[Series/ExtremeMakeoverHomeEdition Outrageous Makeover: Home Addition]]". Grover's construction team adds extra doors, one by one, until there are four doors. At Mr. Johnson's insistence, the construction crew removes the doors... [[AmbiguousSyntax [[ExactWords including the first one]], trapping Mr. Johnson, Grover, and the crew inside the house. Cue Mr. Johnson bursting into tears and Grover asking him if he has a hot tub.
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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CduAEx0FAdk Mr. Johnson becomes an unwilling participant]] on Grover's reality show "[[Series/ExtremeMakeoverHomeEdition Outrageous Makeover: Home Addition]]". Grover's construction team adds extra doors, one by one, until there are four doors. At Mr. Johnson's insistence, the construction crew removes the doors... [[AmbiguousSyntax including the first one]], trapping Mr. Johnson, Grover, and the crew inside the house. Cue Mr. Johnson bursting into tears and Grover asking him if he has a hot tub.
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* At the Season 18 wrap party, Bob [=McGrath=] performed a special version of "The People in Your Neighborhood" with conman, hooker, and mugger Muppets. Bob stayed perfectly in character throughout. [[https://youtu.be/7DwdFzQ4ch4?t=1438 It must be seen to be believed.]]

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* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSJd5USvGU Cat's Can]]", animated by Creator/DanHaskett. Unlike most sketches, this one doesn't seem to teach anything -- it's just a ZanyCartoon about a cat trying to open a can of food while its owner is distracted on the phone.

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* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSJd5USvGU Cat's Can]]", animated by Creator/DanHaskett. Unlike most sketches, this one doesn't seem to teach anything -- it's just a ZanyCartoon about a cat trying to open a can of food while its owner food.
* From [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtevO5Q5N-A this]] "People in Your Neighborhood" sketch:
-->'''Bob:''' ''[to a bus driver]'' Excuse me sir, what
is distracted on your job in the phone.neighborhood?\\
'''Bus Driver:''' [[YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe You're kidding me.]]\\
'''Bob:''' No, really, what's your job?\\
'''Bus Driver:''' [[AskAStupidQuestion An elephant trainer.]] Look at me, I'm driving a bus!
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* This sketch involving Ernie and a paperboy.
-->'''Paperboy:''' Extra! Extra! Read all about it! "Four People Fooled!"
-->'''Ernie:''' Did you say "Four People Fooled?"
-->'''Paperboy:''' Read all about it Mister!
-->'''Ernie:''' Okay. (buys a newspaper and starts reading) I don't see anything in here about four people being fooled.
-->'''Paperboy:''' Extra! Extra! Read all about it! "FIVE People Fooled!"
-->'''Ernie:''' I think I just made the papers. (honks his nose)
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*** The sketch is even funnier when placed in the context of the episode's street scenes. Mr. Johnson originally went to Hooper's Store and ordered a cheeseburger there, only deciding to eat at Grover's restaurant because of the monster's assurance that the service had improved. After the events of the Waiter's Memory sketch, Mr. Johnson returns to Hooper's and asks for his cheeseburger, but the worker reveals she had given it to a different customer. The scene cuts to Grover nonchalantly eating the burger.

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*** The sketch is even funnier when placed in the context of the episode's street scenes. Mr. Johnson originally went to Hooper's Store and ordered a cheeseburger there, only deciding to eat at Grover's restaurant because of the monster's assurance that the service had improved. After the events of the Waiter's Memory sketch, Mr. Johnson returns to Hooper's and asks for his cheeseburger, but the worker Gina reveals she had given it to a different customer. The scene cuts to Grover nonchalantly eating the burger.
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* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxSJd5USvGU Cat's Can]]", animated by Creator/DanHaskett. Unlike most sketches, this one doesn't seem to teach anything -- it's just a ZanyCartoon about a cat trying to open a can of food while its owner is distracted on the phone.

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Removing Precision F Strike misuse, as well as a pothole to the now-defunct Everythings Even Worse With Sharks. Also removed Meta


** During a [[https://youtu.be/UFOm-ngFbMg?t=3m32s Rapunzel]] News Flash from 1972 (with a ''heavily'' Brooklyn-accented Rapunzel), [[PrinceCharmless Prince Charming (who was anything but)]] yelled [[BigShutUp "OH, SHUT UP!"]] to Rapunzel after her wig fell off her head and he couldn't find his horse. This moment could also be as close as ''Sesame Street'' could get to a PrecisionFStrike. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-fK8rYa45Q official Sesame Street YouTube clip]] [[{{Disneyfication}} fades just as the Prince is about to yell]]. However, an "Old School" DVD release [[{{Recut}} retained the original ending, plus a few extra seconds which had never been aired before]].

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** During a [[https://youtu.be/UFOm-ngFbMg?t=3m32s Rapunzel]] News Flash from 1972 (with a ''heavily'' Brooklyn-accented Rapunzel), [[PrinceCharmless Prince Charming (who was anything but)]] yelled [[BigShutUp "OH, SHUT UP!"]] to Rapunzel after her wig fell off her head and he couldn't find his horse. This moment could also be as close as ''Sesame Street'' could get to a PrecisionFStrike.swearing. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-fK8rYa45Q official Sesame Street YouTube clip]] [[{{Disneyfication}} fades just as the Prince is about to yell]]. However, an "Old School" DVD release [[{{Recut}} retained the original ending, plus a few extra seconds which had never been aired before]].



** And then when Bert tries this method himself, he keeps trying to raise his voice louder and louder, until he successfully catches... a [[EverythingsEvenWorseWithSharks shark]]!

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** And then when Bert tries this method himself, he keeps trying to raise his voice louder and louder, until he successfully catches... a [[EverythingsEvenWorseWithSharks shark]]!shark!



* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5121VjLwqZM ''LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL LETTERS UNIT'']]....Especially the jokes and BreakingTheFourthWall involving the "Chung Chung" noise[[note]]That sound cue that plays during transitions between scenes (with a black screen showing the date, time & place thereof)[[/note]].

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5121VjLwqZM ''LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL LETTERS UNIT'']]....UNIT'']]... Especially the jokes and BreakingTheFourthWall involving the "Chung Chung" noise[[note]]That sound cue that plays during transitions between scenes (with a black screen showing the date, time & place thereof)[[/note]].



* Robert [=DeNiro=] teaches Elmo [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqHfser_9_s how to act]]. Hilarity and Surprises ensue. He even gives {{Shout Out}}s to some of his previous roles:

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* Robert [=DeNiro=] teaches Elmo [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqHfser_9_s how to act]]. Hilarity and Surprises surprises ensue. He even gives {{Shout Out}}s to some of his previous roles:



* A PBS Kids promo for the show, features Big Bird tossing a frisbee to Cookie, who eats it. The look on Big Bird's face after he does that just sells it.

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* A PBS Kids promo for the show, show features Big Bird tossing a frisbee to Cookie, who eats it. The look on Big Bird's face after he does that just sells it.



[[folder: Meta and Appearances on Other Shows]]

* A crossover funny moment with ''Series/TheDailyShow'': After Jon Stewart pointed out that Grover's harried restaurant customer looked just like Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele, they were able to get that Muppet (or at least a replica) as their own Muppet Michael Steele, responsible for some of the show's best moments.
* The 2019 Farmers Insurance commercials commemorating the show's 50th anniversary. There's one with a not-so-handy monster...
-->'''Mr. Johnson''': What is going ON in here?! I can't hear myself think!
-->'''Grover''': What does it look like, sir? I am here to help you with your water heater!
-->''[The water heater takes off like a rocket, blasts through Mr. Johnson's roof and lands on his car parked outside.]''
-->'''Grover''': Do not worry, sir. I also fix cars.
-->''[Mr. Johnson faints.]''
** ...and one with an accident brought to you by the number "one".
-->'''The Count''': (trying to find his molecule) I know I left it in here somewhere...(finds the molecule)A-ha! My molecule! Ah, that's ONE. ONE lens!(does his SignatureLaugh, only for the lightning that accompanies it to destroy his mower outside)My mower! Well, that's ONE chore I can cross off my list!(laughs again)
* The Sesame Muppets appearing on talk shows. They tend to get a little more PG-13 when there aren't kids watching.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAPa84g23ys Elmo on]] Jimmy Fallon.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHDjPJsg9C4 Elmo on]] Australia's Rove Live.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY_sl1R3KJQ Elmo's performer on Rove]], along with Elmo's favorite cereal.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXytwtvFFOk Big Bird on]] Jimmy Kimmel.
** Also from Jimmy Kimmel: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldA2RJNuZ9w Introducing the letter "Yook"!]]
** [[http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/174545/june-19-2008/cookie-monster Cookie Monster on]] ''Series/TheColbertReport''.
*** "Me have crazy times in '70s and '80s."
*** "Me like the Creator/RobertDowneyJr of cookies!"
*** ''(Pointing to Stephen's Peabody Award)'' "Is that cookie?"
*** At the end of that show, the Award mysteriously disappears as Cookie Monster wipes his lips...
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXHCeRB21vY David Rudman performing Cookie Monster on-stage at Ragtag Cinema]] (one of the few Muppet performances where you can actually see the performer), talking about the media rumor that he's now the Veggie Monster. It evolves into a hilarious monologue in which he first claims "It TRUUUUUE! Yeah! No longer am me going to eat...delicious... crunchy... chocolatey... COOOOKIIIIES!", and then claims to have beat the addiction with a "cookie patch", and briefly renames himself "Brussel Sprout Monster", only to discover he doesn't like brussel sprouts. Finally, he gives up, claims that he'll remain Cookie Monster, even though he will continue to eat other things too: "Me eat, you know... Truck! Bicycle! Fire hydrant! That food group, right?"
** And then there's possibly Cookie's earliest off-the-Street appearance, joining Henson, Oz and the rest of the Sesame/Show Muppets for Dick Cavett's 1971 Thanksgiving special. After Cavett confesses he forgot to get his favourite snack, Cookie decides to chow down on a handy boom mike instead. Then he pulls the comically dismayed host in for a confidence: "You know, microphones on Carson show... ''bleccchhh!''" (Later, Oscar gets in on the act when Cavett asks if he'd mind waiting for a commercial: "Oh great, I love trash!")

* An independent youtube sketch where Carroll Spinney [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnfAxUjRQAo spoofs]] ''Film/BirdmanOrTheUnexpectedVirtueOfIgnorance''. There's a heartwarming moment at the very end when the camera pans down to reveal that Carroll is wearing the Big Bird feet.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CToJuXILmKw A separate SNL sketch involving the Sesame Street cast and Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon (from ''The Empire'')]]. There's plenty of funny moments of her interacting with the Sesame Street cast, but what really takes the cake is the implication that she ''skinned Elmo to make her new red coat.''
-->'''Murray''': Oh no! I can't find Elmo anywhere.
-->(Murray notices Cookie's new coat)
-->'''Murray''': Wait... where did you get that red fur?!
-->'''Cookie''': Don't worry about it baby.
-->(Murray gasps in horror)
* Cookie Monster's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-PkQRh3QXA Saturday Night Live audition tape.]]
* ''Series/TheSunnySideUpShow'':
** When Oscar appeared in 2008, he called himself Elmo, surprising Sean and Chica.
** In 2015, Oscar appeared again for Sprout's "Oscar Weekend." Kaitlin told Oscar that it was "so nice" to meet him, resulting in him telling her to never say "nice" to a grouch.
* The [[http://adamscottblog.tumblr.com/post/107958685566/without-any-context-it-just-looks-like-the-sesame unintended side-effect]] of being a celebrity teaching the word "awful" on the Street.
* [[http://fragglevision.tumblr.com/post/137953687576/would-you-like-to-buy-an-o An unfortunate typo]] in a news article about ''Sesame Street Live''. (Slightly NSFW)[[note]] The "o" in the Count's name [[CountryMatters was missing]].[[/note]]
* Back in the 80s as part of a pledge drive special, Robert [=MacNeil=] of ''The [=MacNeil=]/Lehrer [=NewsHour=]'' interviewed Cookie (with Kermit acting as his lawyer) over "[[{{Scandalgate}} Cookiegate]]". [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6W6fG1FGpM It must be seen to be believed.]] Extra points for Robert [=MacNeil=] not breaking his composure despite the goofiness of the whole thing.
* Elmo's stick sketch with the late Creator/RobinWilliams is great enough on its own, but a series of outtakes from the sketch shown as part of Creator/{{HBO}}'s documentary ''Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind'' adds a new layer of hilarity to it, especially the ending where, when Williams gives Elmo the stick, performer Kevin Clash slips up and calls him "Mr. Robins", prompting Williams to yank the stick away and walk off, leaving Elmo to duck into the fence and complain about being upstaged.
-->'''Elmo:''' I only had ''three lines''!
* For a behind the scenes example, there's this [[https://youtu.be/BL8_k2uhdj8 mashup]] to promote the Being Green DVD. With Elmo accidentally turning himself green, they promote it as if he's staying green forever. The funny part comes from the insertion of classic clips of characters screaming or sobbing uncontrollably to drive it home.
* Possibly the raciest moment to come out of Sesame Street was in the documentary, ''Street Gang'', as Carroll Spinney, in an interview explained that on top of Big Bird, he also performs Oscar the Grouch. He happened to have Oscar with him who then asked, "Do I get paid?" Carroll replied "No, I get the money", to which, Oscar then grumbled, [[PrecisionFStrike "You bastard!"]]

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-->'''Kermit:''' FROGS DON'T HAVE EARS! [[HandWave We hear anyway.]]
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** A man says, "I'm big," but a bird says, "Uh-uh, small." and reveals that the man was on stilts. Then, a second bird comes and says, "I'm big, you're small!". The two begin making themselves taller and arguing about who's the biggest until the second one puffs himself up, winning.

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** A man says, "I'm big," big", but a bird says, "Uh-uh, small." and reveals that the man was on stilts. Then, a second bird comes and says, "I'm big, you're small!". The two begin making themselves taller and arguing about who's the biggest until the second one puffs himself up, winning.



* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anMadm6UG-E this sketch]], a barber is getting ready to give a hard-of-hearing man a trim, and asks how short he'd like his ''hair.'' Cue [[NoIndoorVoice Guy Smiley]] [[ThereWasADoor bursting through the wall]], complete with a marching band, to [[ThatRemindsMeOfASong sing a song]] about how awesome ''air'' is. After the song is over and the band leaves, the customer is upset, so the barber urges him to lean back in his ''chair''--and [[InadvertentEntranceCue guess what happens again]], this time through the ''other'' wall? Finally, after it seems like everything has calmed down, the customer asks if this happens often. "No," the barber replies, "actually, it's exceedingly ''rare.''" And [[HereWeGoAgain sure]] [[RuleOfThree enough...]]

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* In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anMadm6UG-E this sketch]], a barber is getting ready to give a hard-of-hearing man a trim, and asks how short he'd like his ''hair.'' Cue [[NoIndoorVoice Guy Smiley]] [[ThereWasADoor bursting through the wall]], complete with a marching band, to [[ThatRemindsMeOfASong sing a song]] about how awesome ''air'' is. After the song is over and the band leaves, the customer is upset, so the barber urges him to lean back in his ''chair''--and [[InadvertentEntranceCue guess what happens again]], this time through the ''other'' wall? Finally, after it seems like everything has calmed down, the customer asks if this happens often. "No," "No", the barber replies, "actually, it's exceedingly ''rare.''" And [[HereWeGoAgain sure]] [[RuleOfThree enough...]]



* From the "Hurricane"special, Bob manages to convince Oscar to take shelter from the aforementioned storm in his apartment. Unfortunately, he soon [[https://youtu.be/fbJtSFA2VXM?t=1551 regrets]] that decision.

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* From the "Hurricane"special, "Hurricane" special, Bob manages to convince Oscar to take shelter from the aforementioned storm in his apartment. Unfortunately, he soon [[https://youtu.be/fbJtSFA2VXM?t=1551 regrets]] that decision.



* In a 1974 sketch, we are introduced to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS7_-h882Ls Bert's identical twin brother Bart.]] As Bert needs to comb his hair and change his shoes before Bart arrives, he tells Ernie to stand by to answer the door. Ernie asks how he'll recognise Bart, and Bert says they're twins, so they look exactly alike. "No kidding!" says Ernie... so Bart has the same "pointy head", "bushy bush of black hair", "beady eyes", "cucumber-y nose", "sticky-out ears", "grumpy mouth", "no shoulders", and "floppy, soggy arms"[[note]]A poke at the Bert puppet being one of many in which the puppeteers controlled the arms with wires rather than with their own hands, as in the Ernie puppet's case.[[/note]] as Bert? An unamused Bert says they are "both handsome in the same way," then leaves Ernie on his own. Bart arrives seconds later, dressed in a ''very'' loud sport jacket and bow tie, and Ernie proceeds to enumerate the same features he insulted on Bert (shaking Bart's arm as he mentions it, causing Bart to give him a bewildered look), but gets a huge surprise when Bart opens his mouth - he may still be performed by Creator/FrankOz, but the similarities end there...

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* In a 1974 sketch, we are introduced to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS7_-h882Ls Bert's identical twin brother Bart.]] As Bert needs to comb his hair and change his shoes before Bart arrives, he tells Ernie to stand by to answer the door. Ernie asks how he'll recognise Bart, and Bert says they're twins, so they look exactly alike. "No kidding!" says Ernie... so Bart has the same "pointy head", "bushy bush of black hair", "beady eyes", "cucumber-y nose", "sticky-out ears", "grumpy mouth", "no shoulders", and "floppy, soggy arms"[[note]]A poke at the Bert puppet being one of many in which the puppeteers controlled the arms with wires rather than with their own hands, as in the Ernie puppet's case.[[/note]] as Bert? An unamused Bert says they are "both handsome in the same way," way", then leaves Ernie on his own. Bart arrives seconds later, dressed in a ''very'' loud sport jacket and bow tie, and Ernie proceeds to enumerate the same features he insulted on Bert (shaking Bart's arm as he mentions it, causing Bart to give him a bewildered look), but gets a huge surprise when Bart opens his mouth - he may still be performed by Creator/FrankOz, but the similarities end there...



** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXHCeRB21vY David Rudman performing Cookie Monster on-stage at Ragtag Cinema]] (one of the few Muppet performances where you can actually see the performer), talking about the media rumor that he's now the Veggie Monster. It evolves into a hilarious monologue in which he first claims "It TRUUUUUE! Yeah! No longer am me going to eat...delicious... crunchy... chocolatey... COOOOKIIIIES!", and then claims to have beat the addiction with a "cookie patch," and briefly renames himself "Brussel Sprout Monster," only to discover he doesn't like brussel sprouts. Finally, he gives up, claims that he'll remain Cookie Monster, even though he will continue to eat other things too: "Me eat, you know... Truck! Bicycle! Fire hydrant! That food group, right?"

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** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXHCeRB21vY David Rudman performing Cookie Monster on-stage at Ragtag Cinema]] (one of the few Muppet performances where you can actually see the performer), talking about the media rumor that he's now the Veggie Monster. It evolves into a hilarious monologue in which he first claims "It TRUUUUUE! Yeah! No longer am me going to eat...delicious... crunchy... chocolatey... COOOOKIIIIES!", and then claims to have beat the addiction with a "cookie patch," patch", and briefly renames himself "Brussel Sprout Monster," Monster", only to discover he doesn't like brussel sprouts. Finally, he gives up, claims that he'll remain Cookie Monster, even though he will continue to eat other things too: "Me eat, you know... Truck! Bicycle! Fire hydrant! That food group, right?"



* Possibly the raciest moment to come out of Sesame Street was in the documentary, ''Street Gang'', as Carroll Spinney, in an interview explained that on top of Big Bird, he also performs Oscar the Grouch. He happened to have Oscar with him who then asked, "Do I get paid?" Carroll replied "No, I get the money," to which, Oscar then grumbled, [[PrecisionFStrike "You bastard!"]]

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* Possibly the raciest moment to come out of Sesame Street was in the documentary, ''Street Gang'', as Carroll Spinney, in an interview explained that on top of Big Bird, he also performs Oscar the Grouch. He happened to have Oscar with him who then asked, "Do I get paid?" Carroll replied "No, I get the money," money", to which, Oscar then grumbled, [[PrecisionFStrike "You bastard!"]]
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*** It comes back to haunt Ernie. In another [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH62UQ8pSR4 sketch]], the Count sleeps over at Ernie and Bert's place, but he isn't sleepy yet, so [[OhCrap Ernie suggests counting sheep]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wblWacel_9g The next morning,]] we learn the Count had a good night, but Ernie did not -- the Count's counting had kept Ernie awake ''all night long'', and now he is walking and counting [[SleepDeprivation like a zombie]].

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*** It comes back to haunt Ernie. In another [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH62UQ8pSR4 com/watch?v=JAV71UHWSXM sketch]], the Count sleeps over at Ernie and Bert's place, but he isn't sleepy yet, so [[OhCrap Ernie suggests counting sheep]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wblWacel_9g The next morning,]] we learn the Count had a good night, but Ernie did not -- the Count's counting had kept Ernie awake ''all night long'', and now he is walking and counting [[SleepDeprivation like a zombie]].
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--->'''Tree:''' Okay, that does it. I've been standing out here waiting for this play to make some sense, I don't get it! It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen! I'm outta here! ''[starts to inexplicably move]'' Why couldn't they do ''Oklahoma''? I understand ''Oklahoma''! ''[starts singing the main theme of ''Oklahoma!]''

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--->'''Tree:''' Okay, that does it. I've been standing out here waiting for this play to make some sense, I don't get it! It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen! I'm outta here! ''[starts to inexplicably move]'' Why couldn't they do ''Oklahoma''? I understand ''Oklahoma''! ''[starts singing the main theme of ''Oklahoma!]''''Oklahoma''!]''
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-->'''Tree:''' Okay, that does it. I've been standing out here waiting for this play to make some sense, I don't get it! It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen! I'm outta here! (starts to inexplicably move) Why couldn't they do ''Oklahoma''? I understand ''Oklahoma''! (starts singing the main theme of ''Oklahoma!'')

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-->'''Tree:''' --->'''Tree:''' Okay, that does it. I've been standing out here waiting for this play to make some sense, I don't get it! It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen! I'm outta here! (starts ''[starts to inexplicably move) move]'' Why couldn't they do ''Oklahoma''? I understand ''Oklahoma''! (starts ''[starts singing the main theme of ''Oklahoma!'')''Oklahoma!]''

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