Oscar

Oscar the Grouch

Oscar, Sesame Street’s resident Grouch, despises all things “nice” like rainbows, candy, and chocolate.

Birthday: June 1

Oscar, Sesame Street’s resident Grouch, despises all things “nice” like rainbows, candy, and chocolate. Being grouchy makes him happy, but being happy makes him grouchy again.

He loves loud noises, collecting junk, arguing, rainy days, and other common annoyances. Oscar does have a soft side, as he is a caring friend to his pet worm, Slimey, his pet elephant, Fluffy, and his pet pig, Spot. Oscar’s trash can may be messy, but it’s filled with recyclable and reusable materials. Don’t tell him that he’s doing something positive and helping to take care of the planet!

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Resources featuring Oscar

What Should I Say? printable.

What Should I Say?

New friends may ask a lot of questions, but children can practice their answers ahead of time.

Veterans
Ages 1–6
Abby, Oscar and Slimey.

Good Neighbors Care for the Earth

A video about caring for the Earth.

Community Service
Ages 1–6
Oscar's Trash launch animation

Oscar’s Trash Launch

Use Oscar’s trash launcher to learn more about force.

Science
Ages 1–6
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Where to find Oscar?

You can find him on Sesame Street and in the Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Special!

The Muppets of Sesame Street crowd together with a few friends to take a huge group photo.

Sesame Street

Take a trip to the friendliest street in the world.
Elmo, Ernie, Bert, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Rosita, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Rosita all pose together.

Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary

Celebrating five decades of impact.