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| − | '''Stuntkip''' is a [[chickens|chicken]] who joined the cast of ''[[Sesamstraat]]'' (the Dutch co-production of ''[[Sesame Street]]'') in 2008. Always accompanied by |
+ | '''Stuntkip''' is a [[chickens|chicken]] who joined the cast of ''[[Sesamstraat]]'' (the Dutch co-production of ''[[Sesame Street]]'') in 2008. Always accompanied by her hare friend [[Angsthaas]], Stuntkip is a daredevil chicken. |
| − | Introduced in 2008, Stuntkip (Stunt Chicken) was created to address the issues of childhood fears. Editor Ajé Boschhuizen, in developing the character, stated that if a chicken can face visits to the doctor or barber, the experiences would seem less frightening to small children. |
+ | Introduced in 2008, Stuntkip (Stunt Chicken) was created to address the issues of childhood fears. Editor [[Ajé Boschhuizen]], in developing the character, stated that if a chicken can face visits to the doctor or barber, the experiences would seem less frightening to small children. |
| − | Angsthaas and Stuntkip were created on April 17th, 2007 during a teambuilding day on the canals in Amsterdam. The crew studied photos of potential new Muppet characters. When they saw a picture of a chicken with a helmet and protective goggles, they came up with the name Stuntkip. |
+ | Angsthaas and Stuntkip were created on April 17th, 2007 during a teambuilding day on the canals in Amsterdam. The crew studied photos of potential new Muppet characters. When they saw a picture of a chicken with a helmet and protective goggles, they came up with the name Stuntkip. |
<ref>[http://hermanroozen.blogspot.com/search/label/Sesamstraat Herman Roozen's blog] - Dutch blog of ''Sesamstraat'' writer</ref> |
<ref>[http://hermanroozen.blogspot.com/search/label/Sesamstraat Herman Roozen's blog] - Dutch blog of ''Sesamstraat'' writer</ref> |
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| − | Both puppets are borrowed from the American puppet workshop. The puppet of Stuntkip made its debut in ''[[Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic]]'' as Telly's stunt chicken, and has made various background appearances on '' |
+ | Both puppets are borrowed from the American puppet workshop. The puppet of Stuntkip made its debut in ''[[Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic]]'' as [[Telly Monster|Telly's]] stunt chicken, and has made various background appearances on ''Sesame Street'' and related productions. |
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Stuntkip is a chicken who joined the cast of Sesamstraat (the Dutch co-production of Sesame Street) in 2008. Always accompanied by her hare friend Angsthaas, Stuntkip is a daredevil chicken.
Introduced in 2008, Stuntkip (Stunt Chicken) was created to address the issues of childhood fears. Editor Ajé Boschhuizen, in developing the character, stated that if a chicken can face visits to the doctor or barber, the experiences would seem less frightening to small children.
Angsthaas and Stuntkip were created on April 17th, 2007 during a teambuilding day on the canals in Amsterdam. The crew studied photos of potential new Muppet characters. When they saw a picture of a chicken with a helmet and protective goggles, they came up with the name Stuntkip. [1]
Both puppets are borrowed from the American puppet workshop. The puppet of Stuntkip made its debut in Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic as Telly's stunt chicken, and has made various background appearances on Sesame Street and related productions.
Sources
- ↑ Herman Roozen's blog - Dutch blog of Sesamstraat writer