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@sesamestreet Kindness shines through even on the stormiest days🌦️#StormOnSesameStreet, a new special, is coming to @Netflix and @PBSKIDS on Monday, August 3

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Length · 30 Jul 2026
1:15

Video #37749 · Vlog

Celebrity music video with muppetsfrom @sesamestreet

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Overview

The video opens with Elmo and Abby greeting celebrity Post Malone and thanking him for helping clean up Sesame Street. This leads into a full musical number, led by Post Malone, about how a little help can make a big difference. The song is accompanied by a montage of various Sesame Street characters, children, and community helpers like firefighters working together to clean, repair, and beautify their neighborhood.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State a community problem
  2. 2Propose a simple solution
  3. 3Show collaborative action
  4. 4Reveal positive transformation

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Related videos

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Public Service Announcement
Elements
Montage EditingMood Music

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook · 25%

Hi, Mr. Post Malone.

Visual hook · 75%

A close-up shot of the bright red, recognizable character Elmo interacting with the celebrity Post Malone, creating a visually interesting and unexpected pairing.

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Hook template

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Open on a close-up of [iconic recognizable character] meeting [unexpected celebrity or authority figure] for the first time.

  • — Open on a close-up of a child in a superhero costume meeting a real-life firefighter in full gear.
  • — Open on a close-up of a vintage Barbie doll placed next to a world-champion powerlifter flexing.
  • — Open on a close-up of a golden retriever puppy face-to-face with a stone-faced professional chess grandmaster.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

An unexpected pairing of a familiar figure and a surprising guest establishes a shared, positive goal, creating immediate intrigue.

Payoff

The successful transformation of the environment, combined with a final, uplifting musical chorus, provides a strong sense of emotional satisfaction and reinforces the central message.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Collaborative Transformation

To demonstrate how a large, overwhelming problem can be solved through small, collective actions, framed by a central, optimistic thesis and proven through a musical montage.

  1. 1

    The Stated Mission

    The context is set by explicitly defining a shared problem (a damaged home/street) and the purpose of the collaboration, establishing the narrative stakes.

  2. 2

    The Hopeful Thesis

    A simple, memorable phrase is introduced that encapsulates the video's entire message and moral ('a little help is all it takes'). This becomes the narrative's anchor.

  3. 3

    The Anthem & Montage

    A song begins, launching a montage that visually proves the core thesis by showing diverse individuals working together towards the common goal.

  4. 4

    The Emotional Deepening

    The song's lyrics add an emotional layer to the physical actions, shifting focus from the 'what' (cleaning) to the 'why' (mutual support, resilience).

  5. 5

    The Symbolic Restoration

    A key visual element representing the community's identity (the street sign) is shown being repaired or restored, symbolizing progress and recovery.

  6. 6

    The Visual Payoff

    The environment undergoes a clear visual transformation from a negative state to a positive one (stormy to sunny), providing a tangible reward for the collective effort.

  7. 7

    The Final Affirmation

    The video concludes with a final, powerful restatement of the core thesis through music and visuals, solidifying the positive emotional impact on the viewer.

Themes

  • community
  • kindness
  • collaboration
  • resilience

Techniques

  • celebrity collaboration
  • montage editing
  • musical performance

Post caption

Kindness shines through even on the stormiest days🌦️#StormOnSesameStreet, a new special, is coming to @Netflix and @PBSKIDS on Monday, August 3

Transcript

Hi, better Worst Malone. Hey there, Elmo. Abby, how we doing? Hi. Thank you so much for coming to Sesame Street to help us clean up our home. Absolutely. I'm more than happy to do it. You know, Elma thinks that maybe a little help is all it takes to make our street a better place. A little help, a little help, a little help and solid takes to We can go through something hard no,

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