Cookie Monster turns diet guru

NEW YORK - COOKIE Monster is to become a children's diet adviser.

The Muppet who usually puts away a plateful of cookies in a single swallow will now say that the sweet treat is a 'sometimes food'.

The move is a bid by the makers of children's show Sesame Street to promote better eating habits among children as America struggles with obesity and weight problems in all age groups, CBC News reported yesterday.

Cookie Monster had, in the past, not been able to get enough of his favourite food. He even sang the praises of cookies on the show. But in his new song, Cookies Are A Sometimes Food, he tells children how some foods can be eaten 'any time' while others - such as cookies - should be eaten only 'sometimes'.

Also in keeping with the show's new healthy-living theme, each episode will open with a health tip for kids about nutrition or exercise.Among guest stars who will support the theme are singer Alicia Keys and New York senator Hillary Clinton.

(Hoots the Owl explaining the benefits of healthy fruits to Cookie Monster with the song A Cookie Is A Sometimes Food)

The show has new characters such as talking eggplants and carrots. And the new segment American Fruit Stand is a parody of popular TV show American Bandstand.

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Ripped this off STI. Interesting huh?
Cookie monster no more. How about fruit & Veggie monster? Tsk.
Even Sesame Street has to change with time, i've always thought the show's cutting edge lies in its originality.