Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Living… in a silver trashcan. Perched between 123 Sesame Street and Big Bird’s Nest, Oscar sees plenty of the Sesame Street regulars, even though he doesn’t really want to.
Profession… collector. Oscar takes trash very seriously, hoarding all sorts of grimy trinkets ranging from torn up shoes to old telephone wires. Most people don’t understand his profession and lifestyle, but to Oscar, trash is the most exciting thing around. He’s even penned a signature song, in which he claims to love “anything dirty or dingy or dusty, anything ragged or rotten or rusty.”
Interests… being left alone. Anytime you see Oscar, he was probably just interrupted by a loud noise outside his can. He likes to take naps and disorganize his trash heap, and doesn’t appreciate anyone disturbing these activities. Getting visits from the other folks living on Sesame Street doesn’t make his day either, though Elmo still claims that they’re good friends. In fact, Oscar's so grouchy that the only creature he sees on a daily basis is his beloved pet worm, Slimey.
Relationship Status… dating, surprisingly. Oscar has a girlfriend named Grundgetta, who is also a grouch. Since grouches don’t like to be bothered, the two have a fairly distant relationship, with Grundgetta only very briefly visiting Oscar from time to time. They have their troubles, seeing as they’re both grumpy by default, but for some reason, they're still together.
Challenge… keeping to himself. With so much activity on Sesame Street, Oscar often finds himself roped into conversations and games with people he doesn’t want to see. Oscar tries to be extra grouchy in order to dissuade people from takling to him, but it usually has the opposite effect.
Personality… thick-skinned and stubborn. Oscar keeps up the appearance of being annoyed by everyone, but he secretly appreciates Sesame Street's quirky community. While outwardly standoffish and antisocial, Oscar can be very kind when it counts, digging through his trash heap and beyond to help find lost items … and friends.
Get to Know him in...
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Elmo loves his fuzzy, blue blanket, and would never let anything happen to it. However, a tug-of-war with his friend Zoe sends his blanket to a faraway land, and Elmo in hot pursuit. Facing life without his cherished blanket, Elmo musters all of his determination and courage and heads off on an action-packed rescue mission that plunges him into Grouchland-a place full of grouchy creatures, stinky garbage and the villainous Huxley. Along the way, Elmo learns an important lesson about sharing, realizing that he was selfish with his friend and responsible for what happened.
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Follow that bird Big Bird, of course for an imaginative, magical treat starring the cast of TVs Sesame Street in their first movie.
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Sesame Street is a long-running American children's television series created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. The program is known for its educational content, and creativity communicated through the use of Jim Henson's Muppets, animation, short films, humor, and cultural references. The series premiered on stations on November 10, 1969 to positive reviews, some controversy, and high ratings.
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Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is granted and Elmo gets to see what the world would be like if every day were Christmas! You'll enjoy lots of songs and holiday cheer with Elmo and his new friend Lightning, the reindeer, and discover for yourself why Christmas is best kept to one day a year!
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Sesame Street characters help Elmo count down the days leading up to Christmas.
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In the first-ever "Elmo's World" holiday special, Elmo is gearing up to celebrate Christmas. But what present will he give Dorothy, his beloved goldfish? As he searches for an answer, Elmo learns about holidays around the world and discovers the many things that Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa have in common. Finally, Elmo goes to the North Pole, where Santa has some expert advice about the true spirit of Chirstmas - and the perfect gift for Dorothy!
