In popular culture ERNIE, anthropomorphised in early advertising, receives Valentine cards, Christmas cards and letters from the public. It is the subject of the song "E.R.N.I.E." by Madness, from the 1980 album Absolutely. It is also referenced by Jethro Tull in their album Thick as a Brick.
iN poPulAR cuLtUrE eRniE, AnthRopomorPhised In EaRLY AdVertisiNg, receivES valentINE CaRdS, chRIstMas carDs aNd lettErS FRoM thE pubLic. it is the SUBject of the song "e.r.n.i.e." by mADNEss, From the 1980 ALbum absoLutELY. it IS aLSo referenCED by jEThro tUlL In their album thIcK AS a BRick.