Naked Ziggy look-alike destroys flowers ('Sesame Street' Wednesday)

Another of the most terrifying segments ever to appear on the ol' Ses has been found after many years of oblivion!

In this animated sketch that reportedly dates from 1972, an unclothed male of an indeterminate age picks wildflowers - which kills them. Then, oddly, he smiles widely as strange Moog music plays:



(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5HS4neB81k)

The person in this sketch has been said to resemble Ziggy, Charlie Brown, the Pillsbury Dough Boy, or all of the above. But he is one cool peep!

Notice also that the flowers seem to be humping his leg at the very end! I thought only mammals could do that! (Actually, others have observed that if you look closely, this clip is full of naughty bits.)

There's general agreement that, even after 41 years of 'Sesame Street', this still ranks as one of the scariest segments ever to appear on the show - because of the ruined flowers and creepy music. It was reported to have sent many of the show's young viewers running out of the room. Many are still unable to view it even as adults.