The Noodle Story
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That's enough! Let's go home!
Big Bird: Gosh, Oscar! We've got lots of letters to
go. The next one is "N". So now I shall tell a story
that's filled with words that start with the letter "N".
Oscar: I don't wan't to hear it.
Big Bird: Gosh, Oscar! Don't you want to hear all those
"N" words with the great "nn" sound?
Oscar: No!
Big Bird: Right! "No" is an "N" word.
Oscar: Ugh!
Big Bird: Now, see if you can hear some others, Oscar.
Once upon a time, there were nine naughty noodles.
Oscar: Nine naughty noodles?
Big Bird: Sure. Now these nine naughty noodles lived in a nest.
And their names were Ned, Nat,
Norman, Nathaniel, Nelly, Nan, Nancy, Norma, and Naomi.
Oscar: Oh no.
Big Bird: Now one day, Nora moved into the neighborhood.
Oscar: Nora? Another noodle I suppose.
Big Bird: (laughs) No. Nora was a nectarine.
Oscar: Naturally.
Big Bird: For Nora, the noodles learned not to be naughty but nice.
Oscar: Doesn't this story ever come to an end?
Big Bird: Ah, you want this story to come to an end?
Oscar: I sure do.
Big Bird: O.K. One day, Nora and the noodles went for
a walk and found a great huge letter "N" carved at a stone.
Oscar: So?
Big Bird: So (giggles) you wanted the story to come to an end.
Oscar: Oh no, no, no, no.
The Noodle Story
As a staple of Sesame Street's musical catalog, The Noodle Story exemplifies the show's commitment to playful, educational songwriting. Composed by the show's long-time musical director, the track features simple, repetitive lyrics designed to help young children learn about pasta shapes and sizes while engaging in rhythmic movement. The recording maintains the series' signature bright, cheerful production style, utilizing clear vocals and upbeat instrumentation that encourages active participation from preschool audiences. This song has become an enduring part of the program's repertoire, frequently performed during segments focused on food and sensory exploration. Its inclusion in various compilations highlights its status as a classic example of children's television music, blending basic literacy concepts with the joy of music-making in a format that has supported generations of viewers.