Sesame Street in recession?

youaremycoalmine:

So, uh…I just read this:

“As it heads towards its 40th anniversary, Sesame Street has been exported to almost 20 countries, each with their own characters. In the year 2000 Takalani Sesame was launched as the South African version of the show, and features Kami, an HIV-positive Muppet

Seems un-necessary…but if it’s making people aware, I guess it’s okay.

With all of the problems Africa has getting the population to understand safe sex practices and the dangers of HIV, I would consider it very necessary.