Have you heard about the legendary Veggie Monster yet? Due to growing concern over childhood obesity and health in general, Veggie Monster is supposed to replace the beloved Sesame Street character, Cookie Monster.
Despite his poor impulse control or perhaps thanks to it, Cookie Monster is a vital part of the Sesame Street gang. Since 1969, he has delighted children and adults with his colorful antics on Sesame Street, including messily munching on the letter of the day. How can anyone, let alone Veggie Monster, attempt to fill Cookie Monster’s shoes?
There is no need to worry because Veggie Monster is merely a rumor. According to Snopes.com, various forms of this rumor have circulated since 2005. Like all good urban legends, it occasionally resurfaces, gains momentum and finds a new audience. Scouring the Internet reveals many discussions, including recent ones, that sound as if the beloved Cookie Monster is no longer part of the Sesame Street line up.
Cookie Monster, and Sesame Street as a whole, are health conscious and aim to teach pre-schoolers to make appropriate choices. Although Cookie Monster still shows voracious enthusiasm for baked goodies, he maintains that “cookies are a sometimes food” and eats a variety of foods.
Written by VanessaUrzua
Hilarious “Silly Song” from VeggieTales — Movie released by Universal based on these characters coming in 2008. For more info, go to www.bigidea.com
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