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There he was, a miniature ball of blue fluff in yellow overalls, my very own Cookie Monster stuffed animal. As I sat mesmerized and pulled the cord to hear his voice, Cookie taught me many things. Of course, there was the traditional, “C is for Cookie,” and the more delightful moan of “Cooooooooookie.” But amidst all that cookie talk was another message, “Me love vegetables...
...Sesame Workshop doesn’t seem to remember that Cookie always had his healthy moments, even if he couldn’t quite pronounce the word vegetable. No, apparently, Cookie’s greed must be stopped. Thus, this week the Workshop announced that Cookie Monster will be cutting down on the number of cookies he consumes, as part of Sesame Street’s “Healthy Habits for Life” initiative...
...small problem, though. Cookie…is a monster. It’s right there. In his name. Whoever heard of a monster concerned with moderation...
...desire to preserve the Cookie Monster of my childhood aside, the recent decision to change Cookie’s gluttonous ways is not simply an outrage, but a telling moment about where the pinnacle of all children’s shows is heading. Since 2000, the Sesame Workshop has had full control of the Sesame Street characters, and I’m pretty sure that Jim Henson never meant for his creations to be bastardized in such a ridiculous...
...Reagan was in no mood to embark on another crusade, nor were his top aides, many of whom were busy changing jobs. Instead of working out a budget package with the Senate's Republican leadership, they frittered away an opportunity to deal with the deficit monster. During the campaign, Reagan boxed himself in by opposing any Social Security adjustments, and just four months ago proclaimed that vetoing any new taxes would "make my day." The budget that he submitted in February had no chance of approval even by the Senate, much less the Democratic-controlled House...