Who doesn't love Ernie from Sesame Street? Ernie is the funny, free-spirited trickster in the Bert and Ernie duo. Ernie loves to take baths, and his Rubber Duckie Song is a classic tribute to this favorite activity and toy.

Ernie has an extremely active imagination, and has a great many thoughts and ideas running through his mind. What would life be like on the moon? What would happen if he went to the zoo? What if something bad happens to Bert? His mind is always on the go, and he often wants to share his thoughts with Bert. Ernie is a master of “the accidental wake-up,” frequently chatting to a slumbering Bert until he is forced to wake up and listen.

So if you are going to a fancy dress party in a Ernie Sesame Street costume here are some ideas for you.

Talk Like Ernie

Remember Ernie is energetic, funny and a trickster. Always bob your head from side to side. Make sure you get a rubber ducky to carry around with you at all times.

Here are some typical expressions of Ernie:

• Thank you, thank you, thank you. Gee, it's really great to be here. Right, Bert?
• Oh, what's wrong, Bert?
• Uh, well listen, Hoots. You've gotta put down the saxaphone if you want to squeak your duckie.
• Rubber Duckie here would like to say something.
• Hi Bert!
• C'mon, Bert. Somebody has to play MaMa, and you lost the toss.
• Titanic. Titanic had a sad ending.
• Your nose is loose, Bert.
• Bert is not my Boyfriend!
• Wake Up Bert!

And of course you must be able to sing the following:

Rubber Duckie you’re the one, You make bathtime lots of fun,

Rubber Duckie I'm awfully fond of you  Vo-vo-dee-o!

Rubber Duckie, joy of joys, When I squeeze you, you make noise,

Rubber Duckie you’re my very best friend it’s true

Oh, every day when I, make my way to the tubby I find a little fellow who’s cute and yellow and chubby! Rub-a-dub-dubby!

Rubber Duckie you’re so fine, And I’m lucky that you’re mine.

Rubber Duckie, I’d love a whole pond of, Rubber Duckie, I’m awfully fond of you!

Oh, every day when I, make my way to the tubby I find a little fellow who’s cute and yellow and chubby! Rub-a-dub-dubby!

Rubber Duckie you’re so fine, And I’m lucky that you’re mine,

Rubber Duckie I’m awfully fond of you!