I used to use Mother Theresa when making an analogy about selflessness and purity and caring (though I’ve come to disagree with her wildly on many issues). After she died I switched to Mr. Rogers, who by all accounts was as sweet and compassionate off-screen as all. Today I was trying to make an analogy (“He’s a decent guy but he’s no … no… ?”) and I couldn’t think of anybody.
Who do you think should be the new personification of selflessness and tranquility and "Rogers"ness?
Bob Keeshan.
GAAAAH!
That’s four years of therapy right down the drain, NCB! Four years!
Howzabout Walter Mondale?
Why talk to the student when you can go directly to the master… Jimmy Carter.
Sadly, I don’t think there Are any left.
At least, no famous ones.
It’s the Perky! The Perky, I tell you!
Okay, I wasn’t really in therapy over Xuxa. I just find her supremely annoying because she’s so incredibly perky that I usually just want to find a wandering, hungry jaguar and lead it to her dressing room…
Tinky Winky?
Po!
Cookie Monster
I’ll vote for the Cookie Monster as well.
Cecil?
I’m gonna agree with Jimmy Carter.
And of course, there’s always the Dali Llama.
If Jimmy Carter and Cookie Monstre somehow had a kid, would he be a Cookie Carter?
Yes, Captain Kagaroo is still around and still the nicest and most sensitive kids host without ever venturing into the slightly creepy Mr. Rodgers/Mr. McFeely (who thought up that name – probably the same guy who came up with “Animal lovin’ Barbie”)
McFeely was Fred Rogers’ middle name.
NO–Grover!
Kermit the Frog