Cookie Monster
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Cookie Monster |
Sesame Street character |
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First appearance |
1966; 58 years ago: unaired Wheels, Crowns and Flutes commercials (as the Wheels-stealer) |
Created by |
Jim Henson |
Performed by |
Frank Oz (1969–2004) David Rudman (2001–present) |
Birthday |
November 2[1]
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In-universe information |
Full name |
Sidney Monster |
Alias |
Alistair Cookie, Arnold, Wheel-Stealer |
Species |
Muppet Monster (Wheel-Stealer in 1966) |
Gender |
Male |
Cookie Monster is a blue Muppet character on the PBS/HBO children's television show Sesame Street. He is best known for his voracious appetite and his famous eating catchphrases, such as "Me want cookie!" As his name suggests, his preferred food is cookies; though he eats almost anything, including inedible objects. Chocolate chip cookies are his favorite kind. His speech is often grammatically nonstandard; for example, he always uses "Me" to refer to himself in place of "I", "My", and "Mine".[2] Despite his voracious appetite for cookies, Cookie Monster shows awareness of healthy eating habits for young children and also enjoys fruits and vegetables.