he fact that he and his room-mate Ernie sport garish pyjamas and sleep side by side has not escaped viewers of the popular children’s television show over the years.

But Bert has now ignited fresh debate about his sexuality after using a slang word for gay to describe himself.

In a message posted on Twitter about the premiere of the recent A-Team film remake, the mono-browed Muppet said on his official page: "Ever notice how similar my hair is to Mr. T's?

"The only difference is mine is a little more 'mo,' a little less 'hawk.'"

The remark meant nothing to most readers, but sparked intrigue in certain gay circles, where "mo" is shorthand for "homosexual".

Writing on the gay blog AfterElton.com, Ed Kennedy noted that the tweet was made during a week when many US cities were hosting their annual Gay Pride celebrations(...)


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