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Sesame Street Recruits Post Malone For Storm Special, Releases Chappell Roan Potty Parody
Sesame Street has recruited Post Malone and comedian Michelle Buteau for Storm On Sesame Street, a special about preparing for and recovering from a major storm. Premiering on Netflix and PBS Kids on 3 August, it matters as part of the programme’s continuing use of popular musicians to present practical messages for children.
In a preview, Post Malone performs “A Little Help”, a song encouraging neighbours to work together during the clean-up. Sesame Workshop has also released Parody Party, an album adapting recent and older pop songs; its Chappell Roan parody, “Got To Go”, uses “Hot To Go” to encourage children to use the toilet when needed.
In short
- Post Malone joins Sesame Street’s storm-preparedness special.
- The episode premieres on Netflix and PBS Kids on 3 August.
- A Chappell Roan parody promotes listening to nature’s call.
Explained simply
Sesame Street is a long-running children's educational programme that teaches academic skills alongside practical knowledge about daily life and the world. The show has a tradition of featuring famous musicians and celebrities, which helps make educational messages memorable and appealing to young viewers.
Natural disasters and severe weather can be frightening for children who don't understand what is happening or how to stay safe. Educational materials about storms help children prepare mentally and practically, reducing anxiety by explaining what to expect and how communities work together to recover.
Sesame Workshop, the organisation behind the programme, uses popular music as a teaching tool by adapting well-known songs with new lyrics that focus on everyday skills. This approach, used in albums like Parody Party, makes learning about practical matters such as personal hygiene feel fun and relevant through music children already know and enjoy.
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