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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes Oct 17

    He played the biggest heart on “Sesame Street” for nearly 50 years. Now the original Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, is retiring.https://nyti.ms/2yLyb5V 

    9:09 AM - 17 Oct 2018
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      1. clyde‏ @clydesconnect Oct 17
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        If he doesn’t have an Emmy, he deserves one.

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      1. Robert McGovern‏ @tarasis Oct 17
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        Truly the end of an era. Caroll thank you; especially for Oscar

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      1. Shellie Black‏ @ShellieBlack5 Oct 17
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        Mr. Caroll Spinney, I grew up and learned how to be friendly and helpful and curious through Big Bird. Thank you for all you have done!!!

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      1. Maureen‏ @moharks Oct 17
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        Thank you for reminding us to thank the voice of our childhood!

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      1. Chiwoniso Kaminski‏ @chirunhappy Oct 17
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        Love you! Sweet childhood memories for me and my daughters. Enjoy your retirement 😊💖👍

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      1. Gregarious Rex‏ @Gvolz89 Oct 17
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      1. Marci McCall‏ @MarciMcCall24 Oct 17
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        He will be missed! ❤️

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      1. Michael Lydon‏ @michaellydon892 Oct 17
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        TIL President Snow was Big Bird the whole time.

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      1. survivor‏ @Lmcclend Oct 17
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        Enjoy your retirement

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      1. C.S.Nag‏ @nagarkattic Oct 17
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        30 Years In Soviet Gulag, Won Nobel Prize, Quit Amerika To Free Russia, Now Exposes The Lies, THAT's A Big Heart:https://youtu.be/VcLBMdRnmYw 

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      1. ClareLowenau‏ @CLowenau Oct 17
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        So appreciative of someone who stays dedicated to a mission they’re given & in his case—to charm & help children learn & smile more❤️

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      1. Nebinger‏ @medericnebinger Oct 17
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        Finally ! Something important happening .

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      1. Opinion8ed‏ @Live2teachLives Oct 20
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        Wait what? Big Bird isn’t a real, talking giant yellow bird? There goes my childhood. 😥

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      1. Karen Makar‏ @kmakar713 Oct 17
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        In the early 80’s my Dad met him on a plane to China. Thanks for all the memories.

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      1. fishwrapper‏ @mamiefishes Oct 17
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        Looks like Mitt won:https://www.usatoday.com/story/onpolitics/2012/10/03/big-birg-romney-debate-pbs/1612171/ …

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      1. C MONAGHAN‏ @CINDYMONAGHAN Oct 17
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