Sesame Street: Big Sad Wolf | Fairytales Today

Summary

In this episode of *Fairy Tales Today*, Prairie Dawn interviews Lester the Wolf, who is distressed after being mocked by Little Red Riding Hood. He shares how her comments about his appearance hurt his feelings. Prairie Dawn encourages him to express his emotions to Red. When she arrives, Red realizes her mistake and apologizes. The Wolf clarifies that he is not the infamous Big, Bad Wolf, leading to a humorous misunderstanding. The segment concludes with the actual Big, Bad Wolf appearing, asking for directions to Granny's house, adding a lighthearted twist to the story.

Takeaways

• 😀 Prairie Dawn hosts *Fairy Tales Today*, providing inside news on fairy tale characters.
• 😢 The Wolf, named Lester, feels hurt after being teased by Little Red Riding Hood.
• 🗣️ Prairie encourages Lester to express his feelings about the name-calling.
• 👂 Little Red Riding Hood mocks the Wolf's physical appearance, which upsets him.
• 🛑 Lester confronts Little Red Riding Hood about her hurtful comments.
• 🤷 Little Red Riding Hood apologizes upon realizing her mistake and quickly leaves.
• 😡 Prairie Dawn inadvertently calls the Wolf the 'big, bad wolf', further upsetting him.
• 😌 Lester insists he is not the 'big, bad wolf' and wants to be recognized as himself.
• 🏡 The Wolf reveals he lives in his own house, not Granny's, clearing up confusion.
• 😂 The segment highlights themes of self-acceptance, communication, and the humor in misunderstandings.

Q & A

What is the main premise of the segment from 'Fairy Tales Today'?

The segment features an exclusive interview with Mr. Wolf, who expresses his feelings after a negative encounter with Little Red Riding Hood.

Why is Mr. Wolf crying at the beginning of the interview?

Mr. Wolf is crying because Little Red Riding Hood came into his house, called him names, and made fun of his appearance, which hurt his feelings.

What specific names did Little Red Riding Hood call Mr. Wolf?

She called him 'granny' and commented on his big nose, big ears, and big teeth.

How does Prairie Dawn suggest Mr. Wolf should handle the situation with Little Red Riding Hood?

Prairie Dawn suggests that Mr. Wolf should tell Little Red Riding Hood how he feels and ask her to stop making fun of him.

What does Mr. Wolf express about his identity?

Mr. Wolf asserts that he likes who he is and wants Little Red Riding Hood to respect him by not calling him names.

What misunderstanding does Little Red Riding Hood have about Mr. Wolf?

She initially thinks he is in Granny's house, leading to confusion about why he is not behaving like Granny.

How does Little Red Riding Hood respond to Mr. Wolf's feelings?

Little Red Riding Hood apologizes for hurting his feelings but does so in a somewhat sarcastic manner by calling him 'granny' again.

What is revealed about Mr. Wolf's real name?

Mr. Wolf's real name is Lester Wolf, which he insists is different from the 'big, bad wolf' persona.

What theme is highlighted through Mr. Wolf's interaction with Little Red Riding Hood?

The theme of empathy and understanding is highlighted, as Mr. Wolf seeks to communicate his feelings rather than react negatively.

How does Prairie Dawn react to Mr. Wolf's identity confusion?

Prairie Dawn expresses surprise upon learning that Mr. Wolf is not the 'big, bad wolf' and apologizes for the misunderstanding.