Jerry Falwell is up in arms again this week over the subject of homosexuality.

This time, the evangelist is going after the “Teletubbies” because Tinky Winky, the purple one, is, according to Falwell, gay.

In spite of the fact that Tinky Winky has never been caught engaging in sexual intercourse with another being of its own sex (whatever that sex may be), Rev. Falwell is certain that the popular TV character is, in fact, a homosexual.

Primary evidence for this assumption appears to be the fact that Tinky Winky is clad in purple, carries a “purse” and speaks with a mannish voice.

If this is the case, there are a lot of grandmothers out there that Falwell will have to go after next.

According to the Associated Press, Steve Rice, spokesman for Itsy Bitsy Entertainment Co. which licenses “Teletubbies” in the U.S., said that Tinky Winky does not carry a purse; rather, it is a magic bag.

So the possibility of its being gay is largely reduced by this factor.

Rice also stated that the idea of putting any kind of sexual innuendo in a children’s program would be “outlandish.”

In addition to the “purse,” Falwell sites that the fat, purple Teletubby has a triangle on his head and is purple, both of which are symbols of gay pride.

It is entirely possible that this is the craziest thing Falwell has done — but since he is still alive, he has time to top it.

If you can’t stop Larry Flynt, then the next stop is PBS children’s programming, right, Jer?

Who is the next one on your self-righteous hit list?

Big Bird and Snuffalupogous?

Do you see the hidden signs of homosexuality being subtly played out there, too? Big Bird’s “secret friend?”

Come on, it’s obvious.

Bert and Ernie? Hello! Two muppets can’t be sharing an apartment in New York City to save money on the rent.

And why stop with live action (that’s suggestive)? Why not go after animated programs as well?

Why is Papa Smurf blue?

Scooby and Shaggy?

You can’t get any more suggestive than Shaggy!

This is just another obvious political ploy to keep America paranoid about homosexuals.

Rev. Falwell needs to find something more constructive to do with his time as the Millennium approaches.

Hey, Jerry, leave those kids alone.