Low-Carb Monster?

I never thought I'd get a chance to use that Cookie Monster smilie. Apparently, the Nomad is not the only one looking to eat differently. It seems that the big blue thing is eating healthy now, and reterming cookies as "sometimes foods."

My beloved blue, furry monster -- who sang "C is for cookie, that's good enough for me" -- is now advocating eating healthy. There's even a new song -- "A Cookie Is a Sometimes Food," where Cookie Monster learns there are "anytime" foods and "sometimes" foods.
"Sacrilege!" I cried. "That's akin to Oscar the Grouch being nice and clean." (Co-workers gave me strange looks. But I didn't care.)
Truglio said "Sesame Street" also will introduce new characters, such as talking eggplants and carrots, and offer parodies, such as "American Fruit Stand." Even guest stars will address healthy activities, such as Alicia Keys talking and singing about the importance of physical activity.

I guess it is no weirder than watching Oscar's worm do push-ups. Then again, one has to wonder if it is preferable to reduce the time spent teaching about letters and numbers for the sake of vegetables. Oh, well. It is still more educational than the average American public school.