The one where 'Sesame Street' parodies 'Friends' to celebrate Father's Day

"I'll be there for you," indeed.
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Meera Navlakha
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Sesame Street puppets sit on the iconic 'Friends' couch, in front of the fountain.
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Sesame Street is honoring both fathers and Friends, with a new parody of the '90s sitcom's theme song.

The 2-minute jam is peppered with Friends references: a creative rendition of 'Smelly Cat', a puppet donning Joey's Thanksgiving turkey hat, and a callback to Ross's "pivot!" are amongst the best. Brightly-colored replicas of Monica and Rachel's apartment (that purple door!), the iconic fountain, and Central Perk serve as backdrops, sparking instant nostalgia for any die-hard fan. But the magic of this Sesame Street parody lies in the lyrics, which are adorably molded to tell a story about fathers and kids, speaking to the care provided and the bond that is shared.

"Could there BE anything better than being a dad?" one character asks. A perfect Chandler Bing quip, and a great way to celebrate Father's Day.

How to watch: Sesame Street is streaming on HBO Max.

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Meera Navlakha

Meera is a journalist based between London and New York. Her work has been published in The New York Times, Vice, The Independent, Vogue India, W Magazine, and others. She was previously a Culture Reporter at Mashable. 


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