June 1

 June 1 st  is  Oscar the Grouch  ' s birthday - the day when he  is at  his  absolute Grouch iest ever. In episode 3866  of  SESAME STREET , after  Oscar  reads a birthday card from  his   mother  , & after hearing  Oscar  tell the viewers that today is  his  birthday , Telly Monster tried to give  Oscar  a  grouchy  birthday party , something that  Oscar  thought he simply couldn ' t do. In the end, however ,  Oscar  was proved wrong. He received several rotten  grouchy  presents.

After receiving a Spanish birthday poem from Maria which translated to : " Happy greeting to you , irritating  Grouch  . Have a rotten day from here on out ! " , a promise from Big Bird saying that he won ' t talk to  Oscar  the whole day , an empty box from Gina , which  he  thought was from  Grundgetta  , & a triple layer birthday cake made with chicken & mint , with sardine frosting from Alan , which  his   mother  used to make. Another party favor was, Luis , Gabi , & Rosita let  Oscar  play a game : he  tries to crack open a  trash can  shaped piñata. He succeed s, & is buried by a pile of small  junk   pieces  , torn news paper , & fish bones.

Later on, after hearing ever yone ( including Bob & the Grouchketeers ) on the steps of 123 Sesame Street sing "  Grouchy  Birthday to You  ! ! " ,  Oscar  admits  he  was wrong - - every body did know how to celebrate a  Grouch  birthday - well , that is until Telly gives  him  hugs & kisses , which is his gift. At the day & episode  finish,  Oscar  finishes the cake & announces the sponsors. He notes the best thing about having a birthday : you have to wait a whole year until the next one !

TV / Movies / Specials

 *  SESAME STREET  ( 1969 - present )
 * Episode 3866 ( 2000 )