17 February 1999 - Tinky Winky

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Tinky Winky: Pinkle Winkle Tinky Winky, Pinkle Winkle Tinky Winky. Eh-oh! Eh-oh! Eh-oh Jerry! B-i-i-g hug, Jerry! Big hug!

Jerry Falwell: Aaaaaah! [Runs away.]

Tinky Winky: Oh! [Falls down.] Fundies!

clue:

Fundamentalist Reverend Jerry Falwell avoids directly stating that Tinky Winky is gay. Instead he searched out quotes where other people said it, so you could make up your own mind under the thoughtful guidance of your elders. Sneaky feller.

I think “eh-oh” is Teletubby for “hello”, but it does look a lot like “uh-oh,” doesn’t it? On a show for toddlers, clarity is no big deal.

give me a clue so sweet and true

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