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Sesame Street pair Bert and Ernie 'will not marry'
Bert and Ernie Bert have lived together for more than 40 years

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-14504208

The makers of Sesame Street say characters Bert and Ernie will not marry in a same-sex ceremony despite an online petition calling for the union.

Campaigners say the best friends should marry as a way to encourage tolerance of gay people.

Nearly 7,000 have signed the petition, with more than 3,000 joining a Bert and Ernie Get Married Facebook page.

A statement from the show's makers said: "They remain puppets and do not have a sexual orientation."

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A statement from the show's makers said: "They remain puppets and do not have a sexual orientation."

LOL, that is so funny.

Just replace the words "Rubber Duckie" with "Oh, My Bertie."  That'd kick up a storm.

Oh, for crying out loud!