13 Times "Sesame Street" Parodies Completely Nailed It

    From Mad Men to Game of Thrones, these are not your grandmother's muppets.

    On November 10, 1969, television history was made, and it all started with this song:

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    In recent years, the creative geniuses at Sesame Street have been crushing it with kid-friendly parodies of shows and movies that are definitely not for children, to the delight of a generation of parents who grew up watching the show and now get to relive the magic with their own kiddos.

    1. Mad Men

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    This one will have you feeling ALL of the feelings.

    2. True Mud

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    This True Blood parody marks the first time special effects were used on Sesame Street, and they absolutely nailed that opening sequence.

    3. G

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    G is for genius, which is what this Glee parody is. We dare you to try not to sing along with Mr. Gooster and his "G club."

    4. That Old Spice commercial

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    Even iconic commercials get Muppified, and this one is perfection from start to finish. Forget that hot guy, Grover will make you want to "Smell like a monster."

    5. Upside Downton Abbey

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    Can't wait for the final season of Downton Abbey? This hilarious version will delight you in the meantime. Where else would you get to see the Dowager Countess take a kidney pie to the head?

    6. Homelamb

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    The lamb version of Claire Danes deserves an Emmy.

    7. Star S'Mores

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    This one is a gift from the pop culture gods. Star Wars, Sesame Street, and SNACKS. Yes, please.

    8. "Share It Maybe"

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    "Call Me Maybe" was one of the most covered and parodied songs ever, but nobody beats Cookie Monster.

    9. House of Bricks

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    This House of Cards parody features Frank Underwolf and so many inside LOLs.

    10. The Hungry Games - Catching Fur

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    Cookie Monster > Katniss Everdeen.

    11. Game of Chairs

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    Even the bloodiest, deadliest show, Game of Thrones is not off limits, and Grover manages to make it adorable and hilarious, turning murder (NSF kids) into a game of musical chairs (so kid-friendly).

    12. 30 Rocks

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    Liz Lemon is actually a lemon.

    13. When Cookie Met Sally

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    Yup, ~that scene~ from When Harry Met Sally.

    Here's to many more years of sunny days!