Let's Call The Whole Thing Small
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Maria: It's not tiny. It's itsy bitsy.
(They exchange a scornful glare and move on to a very large painting.)
Maria: Look at that enormous painting! It's humongous!
Luis: Well, *I* would say it's tremendous; I might even call it stupendous.
Maria: You would ...
(They move to another painting.)
Luis: Now that is a great painting. It's absolutely fantastic!
Maria: No it's not! It's terrific! (getting angry)
Luis: Fantastic!
Maria: Terrific!
Luis: Fantastic!
Maria: Terrific!
(The music starts, and various Sesame Street people
who are 'in' paintings, begin to sing.)
Gordon: Can't you see that you both agree?
What's the reason for this spat?
Susan: You like to say things this way.
And you like to say things that.
Telly: What a shame; it all means the same.
There's no need to make a scene.
Elmo: There are lots of way to say the very same thing,
If you know what I mean.
Maria: You say little; I say itsy.
Luis: You say tiny; I say bitsy.
Little, tiny ...
Maria: .. Itsy, bitsy.
Together: Let's call the whole thing small!
Luis: You say enormous; I say tremendous.
Maria: I say humongous, you say stupendous.
Enormous, humongous ...
Luis: ... tremendous, stupendous.
Together: Let's call the whole thing big!
Bob (dressed as Atlas holding a globe): A ball can
be a circle, or a globe or other sphere.
They're all ways of saying what I'm holding here.
Maria: I say fantastic, you say terrific.
Luis: But when you say fantastic, to me sounds terrific.
Together: For we see how we agree now ...
Maria: .. Whatever we call it's OK.
Luis: Let's say we call it a day!
Let's Call The Whole Thing Small
This recording by Sesame Street serves as a musical companion to the beloved educational television series, blending playful instrumentation with the show's signature educational themes. The track exemplifies the program's commitment to using music as a tool for teaching concepts such as counting and social interaction in an engaging manner. Produced within the context of the show's extensive catalog of original compositions, the song reflects the collaborative spirit of the cast and the creative team behind the series. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Sesame Street's approach to integrating music into children's entertainment, creating a timeless piece that has been featured in various compilations celebrating the show's decades of impact on early childhood development.