Bert and Ernie New Yorker Cover

Today the New Yorker released a photo of their cover which features beloved Sesame Street stars Bert and Ernie sitting together with Berts arm around Ernie, watching tv. The image on the tv shows the Supreme Court Justices in their black robes, a response to the massive ruling in California a few days ago on the defeat of the Defence of Marriage Act. The Defense of Marriage Act was ruled unconstitutional, meaning rights previously only given to heterosexual couples in a legal union can no longer be denied to gay couples, which is a fantastic move for marriage equality.


The New Yorker Cover

I myself am a huge supporter of Gay Rights and Marriage Equality and think this is a wonderful step, I think anyone who is going to say that having a couple who are on a show like Sesame Street is not appropriate for children to watch, is so ignorant and I am going to give them one piece of advice, "GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE SAND, LOVE IS LOVE". Children should be exposed to all forms of love. Bert and Ernie were always said to be nothing then more than friends but I think it would be great to see such popular tv characters showing how being Gay is OK, to young people. This is not the only move forward for gay couples on TV shows, Disney announced that they are adding a gay couple to their show "Good Luck Charlie" this is another great step forward.

 
Cam and Mitchell from Modern Family

It was also revealed today that my favorite tv couple may have their own wedding soon, Cam and Mitchell from Modern Family may be getting their own wedding since the defeat of DOMA, the writers are seriously considering making it official from my favorite family from the show. 

Whether its Bert and  Ernie's cosy night in or a fabulous wedding between Michelle and Cam one thing is for sure, Pop Culture supports the idea that all love should be celebrated and that message is one worth sharing with everyone.