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It’s challenging times in fantasy land; Minnie Mouse is getting a makeover and Big Bird is potentially getting demolished. Minnie has gone from plump to skinny; as for Big Bird, we’re holding our breath.
“After the Wednesday, Oct. 3 presidential debate in which Mitt Romney said that he “likes” Big Bird but might end federal funding for PBS, the Internet meme began instantly. Josh Ciesla posted this image of Big Bird, “Mitt Romney is trying to kill me.” (Josh Ciesla/Twitter)
We caught up with Patricia Harrison, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, to get the skinny (no pun intended) on the BB situation at NIAF’s Annual Gala at The Washington Hilton. Stay tuned for full coverage of NIAF GALA 2012.
