Somebody told me about this the other day, and I was forced to go online and check it out. The story goes that this picture of Bert and Osama “Ernie” Bin Laden was displayed at an anti-American rally in Bangladesh. The photo, it turns out, was found on one of the various “Bert is Evil!” websites, most of which have now shut down in the light of adverse publicity.

What I’m wondering is what, exactly, was going through the protestor’s mind when he decided to put the Muppet on the poster? Look, even Bert, that symbol of America, stands with Bin Laden! Won’t Oscar the Grouch or the Count make better allies? Would it surprise anyone if Oscar had anthrax in that garbage can of his?

In retaliation, I think we should send Snuffleuppagus in with the troops. Heck, he’s big, he’s got a furry coat (the Afghan winter won’t bother him) — and he never seemed to like Bert. He could be our secret weapon.