So Cookie Monster was originally meant to be ominous, judging from the music.

Man, did they ever deball him.

Best Muppet ever.

I'm not old, but I still remember this being new to me.

As much as I disagree with conservatives on cultural hysteria, I do believe the mentors we are exposed to in childhood matter. Now if only we could work together in promoting the kind of childhood icons that educate and terrify. Like Sesame Street.

i thought this clip was the first appearance of cookie monster http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CrySouTiQk