Government U.S. Government Shuts Down, Smurfs Volunteer to Deliver the Mail U.S. Government Shuts Down, Smurfs Volunteer to Deliver the Mail The government closing has not deterred many Americans from jumping in to help out. Oscar the Grouch® is picking up the garbage, The SmurfsTM are distributing the mail. And PAW PatrolTM is out policing the streets. Looks like we’re in good hands.