KIDS show Sesame Street has shown its support for rainbow families during Pride Month.
The program tweeted its message of support alongside a rainbow of colourful muppet characters.
Some social media users have predictably criticised the tweet.
“Sad to see what Sesame Street has become. Too much indoctrination,” tweeted one person.
However, fans around the world have tweeted their appreciation for the show’s support of LGBTI families.
“That is the most huggable rainbow I have ever seen,” wrote one.
“This is why I love Sesame Street,” said another.
Twitter also noticed the absence of the show’s most high-profile same-sex roommates.
“Bert and Ernie suspiciously absent from the Sesame Street Pride photo,” joked one tweeter.
Sad to see what Sesame Street has become. Too much indoctrination.
— deLEErious PACEtry (@ttoldan3) June 25, 2017
That is the most huggable rainbow I have ever seen!
— spongemonkey (@spongemonkey) June 24, 2017
I've been side eyeing all the corporate/brand involvement happening with Pride this year, but that Sesame Street photo warms my heart…
— Slim Belushi (@AmazonCan) June 25, 2017
This is why I LOVE Sesame Street ❤️💛💚💙💜🌈 #PRIDE https://t.co/Dm3106FK56
— Leo Parker (@Ayala212Jr) June 25, 2017
Bert and Ernie suspiciously absent from Sesame Street Pride photo https://t.co/lQ5lggxlX5
— Rachel B (@scpurplegurl) June 25, 2017
This is the greatest pride message I have ever seen. Kudos @sesamestreet for teaching kids that including everybody is fun!
— I Like Bonhoeffer (@boss_because) June 25, 2017
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