The Union For Bats' Rights
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Bat #1: 'Cause ... 'cause we want our rights!
We're going on strike! (Loud agreement from other bats.)
Count: On strike? Ah, but what is wrong?
Bat #1: 'Cause ... 'cause we never have any fun! We never get to count!
Bat #2: It's our turn to count!
Other Bats: Yeah, it's our turn to count!
It's our turn to count! It's our turn to count!
(They keep up the chanting through the next speech.)
Count (to himself): Ah, I have an idea.
(Aloud, to bats) Okay, my darlings!
You will get to count! (Bats cheer.
) You will get to count all the Counts in the room,
and then, I, the Count, will count all the bats.
(Laughs. Bats groan.) You first, my pets!
Bat #1: Wait a minute! What do you mean,
count all the Counts? There's only one of you here!
Count: Precisely so! One wonderful Count!
(Laughs, and thunder and lightning flash.
Bats groan again.) Now it is my turn to count.
(Begins counting the bats,
who are all complaing aloud.
) One! Two! Three! Four! Five!
Six! Seven! Seven batty bats!
(Laughs, and more thunder and lightning flash.
) Ah, fooled them again! (Walks off, leaving bats squeaking angrily.)
The Union For Bats' Rights
Sesame Street's "The Union For Bats' Rights" is a whimsical musical number that blends educational themes with theatrical storytelling. The track features the show's signature ensemble cast, delivering a playful narrative about animal advocacy through catchy melodies and rhythmic percussion. As part of the series' broader catalog of original compositions, the song exemplifies the show's commitment to engaging young audiences with social concepts wrapped in accessible pop-rock arrangements. Its inclusion in various compilations highlights its enduring appeal as a staple of children's television music, reinforcing the program's legacy of combining humor with meaningful messages about empathy and community.