This is hilarious!! I love cookie monster! I wonder if I could put this on facebook

Sent by Mary | 6:00 PM ET | 02-10-2008

:D That was fun!
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Sent by Josh | 6:02 PM ET | 02-10-2008

Haha, wonderful interview!

Sent by Alice | 6:05 PM ET | 02-10-2008

Rarely have I seen a celebrity interview so thoroughly informative as this one.

Sent by Avery in Minnesota | 6:14 PM ET | 02-10-2008

I've always loved Cookie Monster. Thank you for this delightful interview.

Sent by Eric | 6:14 PM ET | 02-10-2008

Thanks you for bringing us Cookie Monster. He has been a part of our lives as my children grew up, he certainly has toughed my life more than B Spears or other "famous" but irrelevant people. I am watching this with my 7 year old right now. Thank you

Sent by J Sandstrom | 8:20 PM ET | 02-10-2008

Thank you NPR for a wonderful interview!!! The Incharacter segment with Cookie Monster was captivating! I am 31 and I love the Muppets-- forever!

Sent by lorie | 9:05 PM ET | 02-10-2008

Thank you.This actually brought me to tears. One time, my friends and I used to say Cookie Monster had a bit of obsessive compusilve disorder, due to his behavior for the sake of cookies. This quickly evolved into a term CMing, for whenever one of us went a little nutty about any food item/tv show/shoes or anything else that makes one act obsessive. Thank you for this interview.

Sent by pradnya parulekar | 9:54 PM ET | 02-10-2008

lovely! i'm a big fan of cookie myself! i still regret for never buying a tickle-me cookie that came out during the tickle-me elmo craze. the cookie one cracked me up everytime i touched it!

Sent by OlderMusicGeek | 10:04 PM ET | 02-10-2008

Oh, I love Cookie Monster. This made my weekend. Elizabeth is one lucky gal!

Sent by F | 10:24 PM ET | 02-10-2008

Thank you so much for this video. It made me laugh and cry with joy. Cookie Monster is such a wonderful and heart-warming character.

Sent by Jay Jones | 12:59 AM ET | 02-11-2008

This is absolutely, positively, wonderful. Profound silliness. Thank you, Elizabeth Blair. Thank you, Sesame Street. Thank you, Cookie Monster!

Sent by Tim Hunter | 11:07 AM ET | 02-11-2008

C is for cookie that's good enough for me............

Sent by hello kitty | 11:28 AM ET | 02-11-2008

had to watch it.after hearing it..that was fun for a Monday!

Sent by Kim | 11:33 AM ET | 02-11-2008

I seem to appreciate Cookie Monster more and more as I get older. He is one of the original dry humorists, and I laugh every time I watch him. Thank you for such a delightful interview!

Sent by Colleen | 12:36 PM ET | 02-11-2008

One of the funniest interviews I 've seen on npr! You always keep it fresh, thank you!

Sent by George Neumann | 12:45 PM ET | 02-11-2008

Dude, Cookie Monster ROCKS!!! Yay, that was awesome! Thanks for making me smile today!

Sent by Brad | 1:13 PM ET | 02-11-2008

Anyone know where I can find a version of the song, "Menomenah" that closed the segment?

Sent by Zach | 1:27 PM ET | 02-11-2008

my history teacher showed this to me and my class mates caouse he thought it was pretty cool and we should know about it...........we had a laugh!!!!!!!!! we really needed it too cause we had just taken a test....
when i got home, i showed it to my brothers and they loved it!!!!!!!

Sent by lauren | 6:31 PM ET | 02-11-2008

That was so funny! Cookie monster must hate Oscar the grouch!

Sent by Rebecca Heinz | 7:42 PM ET | 02-11-2008

Gimme more, more, more! Me want more fun!

Sent by steve | 9:05 PM ET | 02-11-2008

Thank you NPR! You've been with me as long as the muppets.

I disagree strongly that cookies are a "sometimes food," in which case Cookie Monster now has super-ego.

Sent by Eric | 9:52 PM ET | 02-11-2008

Cookie Monster rocks. There is no other way to put it.

I grew up with Sesame Street, and while Grover was my favorite, Cookie Monster was a real close second.

Sent by DLPoff | 10:25 PM ET | 02-11-2008

My 14yr old son heard this on NPR and told me about it this morning - we're home for a snow day. Nothing would do but to watch the segment AND see the special ending. Now... we're eating cookies, of course.

Sent by Debbie & Zach | 11:22 AM ET | 02-12-2008

I think what I love about Cookie Monster so much is how much he enjoys life. He lives, for the most part, in the moment and knows simple pleasures are the best.

Sent by Nik Havert | 3:31 PM ET | 02-12-2008

That was just plain delightful.

Sent by Steve Petersen | 6:47 PM ET | 02-12-2008

Cookie Monster is one of my favorite Muppets; I even got my son a Cookie Monster costume for his first Halloween.

Zach - Mahna Mahna is on the 'Songs from the Street' CD box set and the 'Platinum Too' CD. It's also on the first-season Muppet Show DVD set. It's probably on other albums, but those are the two that are probably not out of print.

Sent by Christi | 7:22 PM ET | 02-12-2008

For me Cookie Monster was a sometimes favorite monster. My alltime favorites were Alice (Snuffy the Snuffalupagus's little sistes), Snuffy and Oscar.

Sent by Christina Cody | 10:12 AM ET | 02-13-2008

cooooookie!

Sent by Carole J. Powell | 5:21 PM ET | 02-13-2008

My 11 and 14 yr old sons have been playing this interview over and over. My own moment of solidarity with Cookie Monster came with, "I don't know what you are talking about, Lady." How many times have I thought the same, listening to Will Shortz and Carl Kasell? :-) Keep this stuff coming!

Sent by Catherine Gibson | 9:56 PM ET | 02-13-2008

Delightful, sweet and delicious! I remember sitting with my daughters and watching Sesame Street between careers and just loving it. Cookie and Grover were my favorites. Thank you, npr and Ms. Blair for this few minutes of joy and laughter!

Sent by Rich | 10:52 PM ET | 02-13-2008

My God, you fed him broccoli! And you call yourself a *host*? You have defiled a sacred childhood memory - go hang your head in shame.

Sent by Joe Random | 1:43 AM ET | 02-14-2008

"C is for cookie, that's good enough for me. yum-yum-yum-yum"

my daughter calls him "cooka-MON-stair" but she absolutely loves him. as do i!

Sent by dave | 1:02 PM ET | 02-14-2008

That was fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing!

Sent by Andreas | 4:03 PM ET | 02-15-2008

That interview made the world better. Thanks, NPR.

Sent by Bazzers | 4:14 PM ET | 02-15-2008

Great!

Next, can you interview Triumph the Insult Dog?

Sent by Rich Hudson | 5:45 PM ET | 02-15-2008

Absolutely, positively funny!

Cowabunga!

Sent by Shadow Ean | 10:22 PM ET | 02-15-2008

This is easily one of the most wonderful segments I have ever heard on NPR. Can Elizabeth interview other Sesame Street characters too? Oscar the Grouch should get a chance to defend himself from Cookie Monster!

Sent by fiona | 2:09 PM ET | 02-16-2008

i used to love the cookie monster when I was little! I still do! And so do all my friends! (Barney freaks me out though!) =S

Sent by cdkshcjk | 11:10 AM ET | 02-17-2008

verry tru!

Sent by Kirenjot | 11:11 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was pretty stupid and a waste of two minutes of my life.

Sent by AM | 11:12 AM ET | 02-17-2008

having a rough morning and this really made me smile..i would like to upload it to my space can anyone tell me how??

Sent by Catherine | 11:13 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Hahah this is awesomazing! Is thereb any way i could embed this on another site?

Sent by Daryl | 11:13 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I love cookie monster he is so funny!
I grew up with him.

Sent by Uzzi | 11:13 AM ET | 02-17-2008

dj zeke love cookies!!!!!!!!

Sent by dj zeke | 11:13 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Ihad never seen such an interesting interview.

Sent by Nazi | 11:14 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Hahahahahaha! So funny!

Cookie Monster is a GOD!

Sent by Jimi | 11:14 AM ET | 02-17-2008

haha thats so funny! i

Sent by katie | 11:14 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Thank you for the amazing interview with Cookie Monster. He is one of my favorites from Sesame Street. I grew up with Sesame Street and would like to thank you for the stroll down memory lane. Good job NPR.

Sent by Mike Lassiter | 11:15 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Any embeddable code???

Sent by Hishuku Iitema | 11:15 AM ET | 02-17-2008

HA HA HA!!! halarios!!! I absolutly loved it. Positivly great, COWABUNGA!!

Sent by Anna Masini :) | 11:16 AM ET | 02-17-2008

the video is going to get alot of attention. cookie monster is like the brad pit of cartoon characters. this was a very funny interview. liked it alot. cookie monster your the best. brings back alot of memories

Sent by william S | 11:16 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Omg i love this video so funny!!

Sent by Emily | 11:16 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I am with cookie monster on what i would want God to say "Cowabunga" Haha! What a riot!

Sent by Jimi | 11:16 AM ET | 02-17-2008

COOOOKIE!!! ahnamnamnamnam! deeelishus!

Sent by SuperduperTracy | 11:16 AM ET | 02-17-2008

OMG..cookie monstor was hilarious..they should have more interviews with all the muppets!!

Sent by Alexz | 11:16 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I LOVED Cookie Monster since I was a kid and this was so cute!! There's just that something so loveable about him in his blue furry funny way that is irresistible!! I wish I was interviewing him. What is his Favorite cookie is what I want to know!? lol but don't think he has much discretion! :D

Sent by Susan | 11:17 AM ET | 02-17-2008

My kids may not have undersood all of it but we all loved it just the same. Cookie Moster rules!!

Sent by Victoria | 11:17 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Of all my childhood memories, watching Cookie Monster (my favorite) on Sesame Street is one of the best! Thanks for taking me on a journey back in time. That was a joy!

Sent by Linda Aker | 11:17 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was great, just exactly what I needed after a rough day of work..

Sent by Pauline | 11:18 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was funny!

Sent by Beth | 11:18 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This is the most intellectual interview I have seen EVER! I wish the politicians and all those snobby stars would be so open and forthcoming in the media. The world would be a better place.

Sent by Syed Hamad Ali | 11:18 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Nice. teaching kids to be vulgar and selfish like this dumb "Cookie Monster". Worse than Homer Simpson. Only Winnie the Pooh is far worse.

Sent by Bruno | 11:19 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This 45 year old man in Orlando,FL thought that interview was great. I also would like to see more interviews with other Sesame Street characters.

Sent by Rich | 11:19 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was on of the funniest things I have heard or seen all day :D

Sent by Terra | 11:19 AM ET | 02-17-2008

JUST AWESOME. It's like the song "sure could use a little good news today"....and this is it. Thanks so much for the smile.

Sent by CJ | 11:19 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I love the part when he says I come all the way to NPR from Seaseme Street

Sent by Adrianna Guiterrez | 11:19 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Love NPR and love cookie monster, well done people!

Sent by Dave | 11:19 AM ET | 02-17-2008

What a wonderful interview NPR! I remember watching Sesame Street myself as a child in the early 70's, and now have 3 children of my own, my baby Catherine who is 1 Year Old now watches daily! This is a treasure! Loved every minute of it! We'll be waiting to see your next Sesame Street interview! : )

Sent by Deborah | 11:19 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I was on the edge of my seat to find out what his favorite bad/dirty word was. He is such a class act!

Sent by samantha | 11:20 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cokkie monster is cool. YANKEES RULE!

Sent by JUNEBUG | 11:20 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Absolutely wonderful! I have been a Cookie monster fan since I was a child. It was good to see him on NPR. Way to go Cookie Monster!!!!

Sent by Betsy | 11:20 AM ET | 02-17-2008

No matter how old I get, he still makes me smile and laugh. Great piece.

Sent by Mary Susan DolceAmore | 11:20 AM ET | 02-17-2008

There should be more interviews just like that one.

Sent by TB | 11:21 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I enjoyed this video very much. For I am fascinated by children shows and the creativity involved and thought this to be one of the most prominent as well as valuable characters on TV in the world today.

Sent by Shayuga Morris | 11:21 AM ET | 02-17-2008

OMG! This was great, love cookie monster. When are you guys getting The Count on the show or Grover?

Sent by Inso | 11:21 AM ET | 02-17-2008

WHAT A CHARACTER!!!I GOT A 9 MONTH OLD AND HE REMINDS ME OF THE COOKIE MONSTER EVERYDAY.THERE IS NOTHING HE WONT TRY TO EAT...AND HE LOVES THEM COOKIES TOO.

Sent by MONTECZUMA | 11:21 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I have loved Cookie Monster since i can remember, thanks for that it has made my day!!! I couldn't stop laughing

Sent by Stephanie | 11:21 AM ET | 02-17-2008

hahahah omg so funny whats ur dirty word oscar on coach what do u wanna hear god say when u arive at the holy gates karabunga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ahaha so funny

Sent by sadsad | 11:21 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Great. I'm 39 yrs old and can still laugh at great characters like cookie monster. Just clean comments with a good meaning.

Sent by Derek | 11:21 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Very well done...where have those years gone to?? When life was simple and all the drama of our world was rapped up into one line one word, "CoOkIeS!"

Sent by DK Dennis | 11:22 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Coookie Monster! He was my favorite when I was little. We would yell his name whenever we drove over a bridge and the car made Cookie Monster eating sounds. Although I remember I used to get a little irritated with him as a kid because when he ate cookies so much of them ended up outside his mouth than in. "What a waste of cookies," I thought. This was great. Thank you.

Sent by Kaya Lupa | 11:22 AM ET | 02-17-2008

this was awesome!!!! i loved it. this was the best interview i've ever seen!!

Sent by Andrea | 11:22 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I LOVE COOKIE MONSTER. I EVEN HAVE C IS FOR COOKIE AS ONE OF MY RINGTONES.

Sent by SHAYNA ESTE | 11:22 AM ET | 02-17-2008

My 2.5 yr old smiled himself silly! I wish there were more things like this for me and my kids to watch!

Sent by Sarah | 11:22 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster, how cute!

Sent by Fiona Rockwell | 11:22 AM ET | 02-17-2008

that was very cute indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sent by Mrs. Wollner | 11:22 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Favorite Word: COOOKIE
Least Favorite Word: OUT-A-COOOKIE
Brilliant

Sent by Sgt C | 11:22 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That just made my day:)
Now I'm craving a cookie...

Sent by Maya | 11:23 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was hilarious! XD

Sent by Aviva | 11:23 AM ET | 02-17-2008

toast is good and COOKIES TOO!!!!!!!!!

Sent by Toasty | 11:23 AM ET | 02-17-2008

i got to say way to go npr i loved it!

Sent by kelly collins | 11:23 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Thank you for sharing this delightful video! I especially enjoyed Cookie Monster's hatred of the word "pusillanimous" and his favorite dirty word. Cowabunga!

Sent by Carolyn | 11:23 AM ET | 02-17-2008

thanks for this interview..it made me laugh!!

Sent by jennifer | 11:23 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Absolutely wonderful. Good on ya NPR

Sent by Darwin | 11:23 AM ET | 02-17-2008

40 years of Sesame Street. Few characters in the history of television have ever been so enduring, consistent and so beloved.

Well Done NPR

Sent by Louis | 11:24 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I loved it! I am 26 and it took me back to my childhood! It was soooo funny. Now back to work I go.

Sent by Shanericka | 11:24 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was great!! cookie monster is and will always be a delight, this put a smile on my face and in my heart.

Sent by ros | 11:24 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Wonderful interview. Cookie Monster was my favorite decades ago, and he still makes me giggle with delight. I like that he has expanded his choice of delicacies to include other food groups (for the sake of modern political correctness) but to see him devour cookies brought back good memories...sure hope that microphone was ok. Thanks for that clip!

Sent by Dorothy Zbornak | 11:25 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster is my favorite character!! The interview was very funny. Good to know some things about Cookie that aren't touched on during the show.

Sent by Nicholas | 11:25 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I am 30 years old. When I was a child Cookie Monster was my favorite.

Sent by Will | 11:25 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was really cool! Cookie Monster is the best! I loved it...hehehehe!!

Sent by Dawn | 11:25 AM ET | 02-17-2008

this show was so funny i bet all the kids would like it

Sent by alexandra | 11:25 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie monster is so cute i just want cuddle with him!!! This is the funniest thing on Npr. LUV IT!

Sent by Elizabeth | 11:25 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Great video i was really laughing while i was watching it!!!!!!!!!! :) the dirty word was hilarious....hahaha! oscar the grouch!!! he made his point!!! :)

Sent by anne | 11:25 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Wow it takes you back to being a kid.

Sent by Winnie | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

LOL that was funny next needs to be elmo or big bird. I love elmo.

Sent by Becca Willamis | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Awesome Interview!! Thanks:)

Sent by Nosheen Naimat | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Love You Cookie Monster!!

Sent by Gerald | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster IS the best he is my Favorite of them all. Great interview lol

Sent by Chaz | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

this was amazing funny stupends thrilling fantastic

Sent by chad | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

cookie monster pwns. the monster aint a monster he's a legend to the little ones along with the other characters of Sesame Street. go c.m.!

Sent by justin eva | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

thank you for making me laugh... i laugh so hard.. i cried

Sent by francine | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Thank you, it let me be 5 again.

Sent by Pete Tillema | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

"me want more cookies. yum yum yum yum." Excellent interview. I love cookie monster, who doesn't?

Sent by Dulline | 11:26 AM ET | 02-17-2008

can you send this to my myspace page?

Sent by zach | 11:27 AM ET | 02-17-2008

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Sent by cailin | 11:27 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cute.
I loved when Cookie Monster said his favourite dirty word was Oscar the Grouch.

Sent by Kayla | 11:27 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Best NPR interview, EVER!

Sent by Cynthia | 11:28 AM ET | 02-17-2008

OMG! That was hilarious! I sooo love sesame street(I grew up with this show). sooo cute!

COOOOOOOKIE! yum-yum-yum-yum! LOL!

Sent by Xine | 11:28 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That's cute. I like that. See when you do that again.

Sent by Art | 11:28 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Wow ! That was great !This is the kind of news we need today,in a world of tragedy....Cookie Monster was a wonderful guest and quick to wit with his answers.I was rolling on the floor with laughter and couldn't help myself !Bert and Ernie would be a great follow-up to that interview .Great job NPR !What a great way to start off the day !

Sent by Paul Muha | 11:29 AM ET | 02-17-2008

So "out of cookies" is his least favorite word that was obvious. HA!HA! His biggest chalange was the solid metal microphone. GO COOKIE MONSTER!

Sent by Valna | 11:29 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Aha, this is enjoyable.

Sent by @!!@Tyler@!!@ | 11:29 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster is the man! he's loved by several generation. My he influence many more. He's a positive figure, funny, loving and so very happy for the simple things like a cookie folks. and whom ever doesn't think so. Loosen up!!

Sent by Milly | 11:29 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This adorable innocent silliness is just what we need age doesnt matter.Just what the doctor ordered and i needed this Sunday morning. I loved watching Cookie Monster as a little girl and I'm in my 40's now. He still makes me smile and giggle Great Idea!!

Sent by Carolina Martinez | 11:29 AM ET | 02-17-2008

this is hilarious
luv ya cookie monster
i wonder if i can put this on myspace?

Sent by Imyser | 11:29 AM ET | 02-17-2008

When my children were toddlers, part of our bedtime routine was for all of us to sing songs from Sesame Street. Each had specific favorites, but "C is for Cookie" was one we all agreed on as one of the Great Ones. They're in their 20's now, but I will make sure they each see this. Thanks for a great smile and memory.

Sent by Glen Sarcona | 11:29 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I'm 22 years old and the Cookie Monster is still someone I'd enjoy watching!

Sent by Gregory Campbell | 11:30 AM ET | 02-17-2008

So much better than listening to politicians, Thanks NPR!

Sent by Mark | 11:30 AM ET | 02-17-2008

thiswas a great way to start a day

Sent by june | 11:30 AM ET | 02-17-2008

It started out being very cute and funny but the question "IF God Exist"makes me wonder what doubts you are suggesting to young children who watch this?It would otherwise have been a great interview.

Sent by Elizabeth Tyree | 11:30 AM ET | 02-17-2008

this annoyed me profuesly...coulndt even sit through the whole thing

Sent by nottellin | 11:30 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This is a wonderful interview! My son loved it! Next you should do Fluffy!

Sent by Jessica Artana | 11:30 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I agree let's interview all the Sesame Street monsters. Elmo, Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, Oscar, Zoe, Abby, Snuffy, Grover/Supoer Grover, The Count, Telly. Baby Bear, Herry Monster, Guy Smiley and more. Sesame Street is cool. Everybody should watch.

Sent by Sesame Street Super Fan | 11:31 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This was awesome!! I watched it with my 3 year old and we both thought it was so funny. He's our favorite. So much fun!

Sent by Ili | 11:31 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I've been a Cookie Monster fan since...well...1970, at least...as my college pals nick-named me "Cookie" cuz of my love for the CM. They even gave me, for Christmas, a Cookie Monster hand puppet...complete with a hole in his mouth to swallow cookies...and cardboard chocolate chip cookies! Yumm!The NPR interview was definitely fun to see! Thanks!

Sent by Steve | 11:31 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster for president. He can't do any worse. :)

Sent by John | 11:31 AM ET | 02-17-2008

How could you not love cookie monster???!!!!

Sent by lala | 11:31 AM ET | 02-17-2008

omg!!!that was sooooo funny...i couldn't stop laughing...

Sent by brianna hanson | 11:31 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Did that woman just ask, "IF God exists..."? I can't believe she asked that! IF?!?!?!

Sent by gilbert | 11:31 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I Want My Cookie

Sent by Ichigo | 11:31 AM ET | 02-17-2008

that is sooooo cute!!!!!!

Sent by Lauren | 11:32 AM ET | 02-17-2008

omg i love cookie monster and this was hilarious. specially at the end when he tried to eat the microphone.

Sent by mia | 11:32 AM ET | 02-17-2008

He is the cutest, most adorable, bestest character ever. Cookie Monster just made my entire week! This surely lightened up my mood and I feel a whole lot better now.

Although I'm still getting through the fact that Cookie Monster ate veggies...

0_o . . .

Sent by Mica | 11:32 AM ET | 02-17-2008

@ zach..here you go.

mahna mahna

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YevYBsShxNs

Sent by greg | 11:32 AM ET | 02-17-2008

VERY good. VERY funny indeed.. Bravo!

jason

Sent by jason | 11:32 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I'm in love with this interview he was my favorite monster when I was a child and between us he still is. . .

Sent by Luis | 11:33 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I respect Cookie deeply for his deep convictions and unshakable philosophies.
I wish there were more like him.
You go, mon!!

Sent by Alexandra Edwards | 11:33 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster remeinds me of being a kid. he was my all time favorite when I was a kid. Cowabunga Cookie Monster!!!

Sent by Wyn | 11:33 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This was a wonderful interview!

Sent by CookieMonsterFan1 | 11:33 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Thanks doing this interveiw. I've loved Cookie Monster since I was a kid.

Sent by Dany | 11:33 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This was great!!! Every so often you see something that makes you feel like a child again. I sat here, all 6'2" 300 lbs of 37 year old construction worker me, and grinned like a six year old for the whole thing. IT WAS GREAT! THANKS!! Chad

Sent by Chad Snyder | 11:33 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I just love cookie monster. I have been watching him on Sesame Street since my kids were small...and now they have kids of their own! My kids first birthday cake was a cookie monster!

Sent by Teresa Mizgala | 11:34 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Precious moment to see Cookie again. I have forwarded this to my grandson so he can begin to enjoy the antics. Right now he's fixated on Fraggle Rock; another great adventure in puppetry with strong teaching elements.

I thought when he got to heaven he would ask for Jim, his creator. Maybe that's second on his list.

Sent by mahdeeq | 11:34 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I love cookie monster i wish i could meet him!

Sent by Morgan Hawes | 11:34 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This is the funniest vidio ever.

Sent by Sam | 11:34 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Hi, I live in Iran and love the "monster". please print the text of the interview since the internet speed in iran is so slow that it would take a life time to download the clip.
Love from Iran

Sent by Bazy | 11:35 AM ET | 02-17-2008

C is for COOKIE!!!!! im 23, and i still love u cookie monster, and i know that my kids will enjoy watching you and the others every day!

Sent by H Faaborg | 11:35 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I SUPER DOOPER DOOPER LOVE WIT ALL MY HEART COOKIEMONSTER!!!!!!DATZ MY NICKNAME!!I LOVE HIM ND ELMO.THEY ARE MY FAVORITE!!!!!!YEAAAAAAAAAAAA COOKIEMONSTER!!!!

Sent by TAY- TAY | 11:35 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I thought the interview was very good, and humurous it shows that even in adulthood we all can still have our favorite childhood friends. It just so happens that Cookie Monster is one of mine. It was excellent.

Sent by Terrance Lewis | 11:35 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Abso-smashingly-lutely phenomenal. Years just seemed to vanish as I watched the interview. Cookie Monster is such an amazing icon, it was fun to see and hear him after sooo many years. It had me in tears, laughing so hard, the second time I watched it.

Sent by Andrew Wisdom (Jamaica) | 11:35 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was so Great! Cookie Monster you are the Best! Would love to see more!

Sent by Rich | 11:36 AM ET | 02-17-2008

i so love the cookie monster...he has beem my all time favorite of seseame street other than elmo that was a acute video

Sent by rach johnson | 11:36 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This is amazing, Cookie monster is my faoverite Sesame Street character. My kids loved it. I would love to add this to Myspace

Sent by Matt | 11:36 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I love cookie monster
this interview was so funny!!!!

Sent by nai-nai | 11:36 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Wonderful!

Sent by John | 11:36 AM ET | 02-17-2008

cookie monster has ruled my heart for 35+ years!!!

way to go blue guy!!!

Sent by wally | 11:36 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I have been a big fan of Cookie Monster since I was a child. He was my inspiration. I wanted to be like him so much, so that I picked up the habit of eating cookies. Thank you, NPR for having Cookie Monster on your show.

Sent by Tan, Kim Mui | 11:37 AM ET | 02-17-2008

i never realized how much i love this guy. plus i'm so amused with this video. i wish miss elizabeth could interview each of the rest of the sesame street gang.

Sent by karmen | 11:37 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was truly delightful I haven't smiled so much in a long time.

Sent by Ken | 11:37 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Interesting!

Sent by Faranak Ganjehi | 11:37 AM ET | 02-17-2008

lol, i think he really did eat the microphone at the very end, the ladies face was priceless, either that or he broke something XD

Sent by Laurence | 11:37 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie monster rocks he is the greatest muppet of them all even beats out kermit now that says something

Sent by Debbie | 11:37 AM ET | 02-17-2008

THAT WAS AWESOME! IT JUST MADE MY DAY ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!!!

Sent by SAVANNAH | 11:37 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I loved Cookie from day one. He delighted my kids and is archetypal at this point in my life. Rock on Cookie Monster

Sent by Ann | 11:37 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was great! I love it!

Sent by Blue | 11:38 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This was a great NPR segment, absolutely invigorating, and a wonderful way to help young children become interested in journalism.

Sent by Evie | 11:38 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster made me laugh when I was 7 and he continues to make me laugh at 37. Great interview!

Sent by Tom | 11:38 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Thanks for the great video! I posted it on facebook for all to see and love! I mean, who doesnt love cookie monster? What i wouldnt do to meet him in person....

I alsmost did at sesame place when i was 6 but then i found out that it was a fake and cried...haha. Thanks!

Sent by Hannah | 11:38 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This was soo awesome!! It made my weekend! Cookie Monster your the Best!!
This interview had me and my son on the floor with laughter!! Thanks for the interview!

Sent by Sonia B. | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

AWESOME!!!!!! COWABUNGA!!!!!!

Sent by Ruby Moon Smith | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Ok, that was fun, but whats up with the favorite "curse word"? No real need to go there.

Sent by AV | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I loved Cookie Monster when I was little. Now my children love him!!!

Sent by Sesame Street Fan | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

OUT OF COOKIE ! hahahahaha. Thanks, CM for president

Sent by Andy | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

What a great segment. I love cookie monster!! He has always been my favorite on Sesame Street. I draw the line at sardine ice cream too!

Sent by ksshadowfax | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Awww...Thank you so much for taking me back to my childhood years.I just adore Cookie Monster!

Sent by Helen | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

i loved it when he started eating the mic.XD

Sent by akane | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie M. is one of my heroes. Funny, and a great philosopher. Good lessons about keeping things simple to be happy. Makes me want to go out and eat a microphone.

Sent by Trish | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was priceless cookie monster footage. It's amazing how he's not aged over the years ( Must be plastic surgery)

Sent by frank63 | 11:39 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I am 50 years old and Cookie Monster still makes me laugh. I love him. Cookie Monster and The Count are my most favorite Sesame Street characters. Thank you for this delightful video.

Sent by Baby Ruth | 11:40 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I saw the interview and loved it. Cookie Monster is adorable in his mischievious way.

Sent by Tina | 11:40 AM ET | 02-17-2008

i love cookie monster i want to put in on myspace^^

Sent by steve | 11:40 AM ET | 02-17-2008

that was great

Sent by irene | 11:40 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This was so cute to watch.. Very nicely done !!1

Sent by Dave | 11:40 AM ET | 02-17-2008

OMG! Cookie monster is the best and so hilarious.I loved cookie monster as a kid and I still love him now. Thanks for the interview NPR, I enjoyed it.

Sent by Cat | 11:40 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Awwwwww, I'd love to see his interview after he's out of rehab!!!LOL

Sent by Cheekies | 11:41 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Much better than having Brit Spears or any other "famous" celeb on the show.

NPR needs to interview more people such as Mister Rogers or fictional characters such as Optimus Prime

Sent by john | 11:41 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I remember wanting to ride my tricycle into the big 19" console floor TV we had back in the 70's just so I could be on Sesame Street I love Cookie Monster. He helped me understand that "monsters" aren't all bad.

Sent by David Wells | 11:41 AM ET | 02-17-2008

cookie monstor rules

Sent by jermey | 11:41 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I think why Elizabeth was so surprised when Cookie Monster took the [not posting spoiler here] away is that when he was eating it it loud to the headphones.

Sent by Derrick | 11:41 AM ET | 02-17-2008

i love cookie monster so much! that was so funnny

Sent by Gunmetal Grey | 11:42 AM ET | 02-17-2008

With all the madness going on in the world, Cookie Monster was a much needed break! Thank you for the interview....and thank you to Cookie!!

Sent by terrence mickie | 11:42 AM ET | 02-17-2008

LOL We used to call our grandfather the COOKIE MONSTER. Thanks

Sent by Hamish MacLeod | 11:42 AM ET | 02-17-2008

love it! C-O-O-K-I-E!!!

Sent by lulu | 11:42 AM ET | 02-17-2008

LAWL! that is too funny! I'm going into Puppeteering for my career, stuff like this really inspires me

Sent by Wakerra | 11:42 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Hahahaha! What's your favorite word?
I'm willing to bet that 99.9999% of all
who have watched this got Cookie Monster's answer correct..

Sent by bootik | 11:43 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was so funny Elizabeth asked what is you favorite notty work. Who would ask that that is so funny. can Elmo have a chance to too.

Not that is what I wanted to say!!!!

Sent by Alissa Sturdy | 11:43 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS. PLEASE KEEP IT UP! I wish there were something like this in Honduras...I help out in a radio station (really small one..brand new...am frequency) on my weekends. I will pass on this video to my boyfriend who owns the station. They have a kid's program somewhere in between. WATCHING THIS CLIP WILL DEFINITELY BE AN INSPIRATIONAL MOMENT FOR HIM.

Sent by Lucia Arguello, -THE MED STUDENT | 11:43 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Very cute

Sent by Vicki | 11:43 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was the best! Thank you so much for doing that interview

Sent by Nicole | 11:44 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Thanks you for bringing us Cookie Monster. He has been a part of our lives as my children grew up, he certainly has toughed my life more than B Spears or other "famous" but irrelevant people. I am watching this with my 7 year old right now. Thank you

Sent by J Sandstrom | 8:20 PM ET | 02-10-2008

Hmm I think even B.Spears can type better than that... lol

Sent by cookiemonster | 11:44 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Have more celebrity interviews like this one. I enjoyed it. I'm a cookie monster myself.

Sent by Paul | 11:44 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was awesome! I love Cookie Monster!

Sent by Kim del Castillo | 11:44 AM ET | 02-17-2008

me love cookie monster!!!!!

Sent by ll | 11:44 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I loved the Cookie Monster interview. It was soo funny!:D I hope more Cookie Monster items hit the stores. He has always been my favorite monster since I was a child.

Sent by Jolene Schonchin | 11:44 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That was Cute!!

Sent by David | 11:44 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Very Cute ! Me Love Cookie

Sent by Ed | 11:44 AM ET | 02-17-2008

COWABUNGA!!! Amen Cookie Monster, I'd like to hear God say that as well.

Sent by Jarred | 11:45 AM ET | 02-17-2008

It's a rare thing to be entertained that thoroughly these days by something so wholesome and creative. My applause.

Sent by Tyler Mock- Pittsburgh Pa | 11:45 AM ET | 02-17-2008

OMG ROFL! SOOO FUNNY! i want to know if i can put this on my site...

Sent by Andrei | 11:45 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I LOVE CM AND OSCAR AND GROVER... I AM 71 YRS. YOUNG AND WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL WE HAD A SNUFFLEUFAGUS AS OUR LUNCHROOM MASCOT, THIS WAS BEFORE SESAME STREET.. MY KIDS, GRANDKIDS AND GREATGRANDKIDS ALL WERE WEANED ON SESAME STREET... WHATS NOT TO LOVE AND A GREAT TEACHING TOOL AS WELL...

Sent by Judith Dezarn | 11:45 AM ET | 02-17-2008

that's uhm..awsome..lol

Sent by jah | 11:46 AM ET | 02-17-2008

tengo 34 a??os y a??ore mi ni??ez como nunca con esta entrevista le confiezo que hasta llore, me gustaria obtener mas informacion de todos aquellos personajes de la familia sesamo para ense??arcelos a mis hijos y sobrinos, gracias

Sent by carlos javier monserrat | 11:46 AM ET | 02-17-2008

lol. That was funny. For a minute there, I thought he was really going to say a curse word!

Sent by Sarah | 11:46 AM ET | 02-17-2008

hahaha sardine ice cream!!!

Sent by Jeff | 11:46 AM ET | 02-17-2008

that was rather cute..

Sent by Clair | 11:46 AM ET | 02-17-2008

The staying power and enduring popularity of these characters will know no end. It is a true testament to the absolute creative genius and kind spirit of their creators, artists who have left us a legacy that will be as wonderfully vital and integral to every new generation of children who discover them as they were (and are still) to us today. Long after the current headline grabbers of our music, film and sports pop culture have faded away into yesterdays celeb nobodies, our muppet neigbors will still be here to be our friends, make us laugh and maybe even teach our children an alphabet letter or two. There isn't a celebrity alive who wouldn't kill for the popularity, longevity, influence or sheer entertainment value of a Bert and Ernie, Cookie Monster, The Count or any of our wonderful muppet friends. You can keep your celebrity idols and role models thanks. All mine are furry monsters and always seem to know just the right thing to say.

Sent by Michael-Colin Reed | 11:46 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I wonder if the interview with Cookie Monster occurred because NPR uncovered that he is one of the super-delegates....

Sent by Dave | 11:47 AM ET | 02-17-2008

to me from me

Sent by james cox | 11:47 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Oscar the grouch, thats one dirty word :D

Sent by Josh Spencer | 11:47 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Oh my gosh...i love this vid..=3
can anyone send it to me? it will be much appreciated. ^^

Thanks Elizabeth for interviewing one of my greatest fave on sesame street!??

Sent by Jerse | 11:47 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I'm 40 and watching this made me feel 7 again - Thanks so much!

Sent by Dan Long | 11:47 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Made me teary-eyed as this interview brought me back to my childhood days. Always loved Cookie Monster. Loved the way he enjoyed simple things in life. Yep! That's the lesson...devour life as if that's is your last cookie.

Sent by Helen | 11:47 AM ET | 02-17-2008

hahaha cookie monster is so funny

Sent by makayla | 11:48 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Best NPR interview EVER!

Sent by Troy Makie | 11:48 AM ET | 02-17-2008

AWESOME interview COOKIE!!!!! My friend would have loved it too, he was a big fan of urs!

Sent by Eddie | 11:48 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I loved it!!. Cookie Monster is my favorite monster, he has ADHD like me. Watching Cookie Monster as a child did help me develop a love for life, a love to treat others with respect and of course... cookies!!!

Sent by Kat | 11:48 AM ET | 02-17-2008

where can I find this video clip? i love it! =)

Sent by Jerson | 11:48 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Haha I watched Cookie Monster as a little kid- loved it!

Sent by anonymous | 11:49 AM ET | 02-17-2008

i want this on my myspace. if someone figures it out will you post on here.

Sent by curleegirl | 11:49 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Ha ha ha ha decent. Cookie rules !

Sent by Speirsylad | 11:49 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This was so cute and yet so different. It was a great side of Cookie Monster to see. Growing up watching Sesame Street, he was my favorite character and he still is to this day. This interview made me love him even more. I was just so happy he was able to eat cookies again.

Sent by Lea | 11:49 AM ET | 02-17-2008

It was hilarious and informative. Thank so much.

Sent by RahatAli | 11:50 AM ET | 02-17-2008

i love cookie monster

Sent by navnith | 11:50 AM ET | 02-17-2008

"If I have two cookies and you have two cookies, and i take your cookies,I have four cookies". Direct quote from the cookie monster.

Sent by Richard Fields | 11:51 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I am 68 and a grandma and love the muppets. In 1988 my husband and I went to a costume party for Fat Tues. He went as Big Bird and I went as Cookie Monster. His Mom baked cookies and
wrapped them individually and I handed
them out and we stayed in costume for
4 hours and didnot reveal our identity
until the end of the night. Of course
we got 1st prize!! My husband has since
passed but this is a wonderful memory.
Thanks for the interview!

Sent by Constance Pawlowski | 11:51 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I grew up with Cookie Monster and he is my favorite monster. Once a classic always a classic!Me love cookies!

Sent by jose m. reyes | 11:52 AM ET | 02-17-2008

that was great!!! coookie monster rocks!

Sent by billie mosley | 11:52 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Cracked me up! The ice cream trick was nice, funny too, but Henson Productions might have had a problem with it all over Cookie Monster's fur... Very nice Elizabeth, it brought back good memories...

Sent by Karl | 11:52 AM ET | 02-17-2008

His voice sounds different from the way I remmember it. Cookie sounded and reminded me of a slightly mentally challenged guy I knew who I'd wrestle with in elementary. He was a challenge. Last time I saw him, he wrestled a guy who pinned him in about three seconds. The guy jumped down, grabbed his legs together, lifted him up, slammed him to the side and pinned him, just THAT fast. I was embarrassed for him big time.

Sent by Bruce Ramsey | 11:52 AM ET | 02-17-2008

When's she going to talk to the greatest living american - Elmo?

Sent by Casper | 11:52 AM ET | 02-17-2008

C O O K I E !!!

Sent by Joseph | 11:53 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I think cookie Monter is a good character for all children, learn namy thing. Im so please many year doing good job on TV show for all children learn before start 1 grade...Thank for TV show many year For my Children ....learning education in the furture.....

Sent by Mylene | 11:53 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Me want more cookies!!!!

Sent by sky | 11:53 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Vote for Bert For President. If he would look good on a dollar bill he would really look good in the oval office.

Sent by Vicki | 11:53 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This is the best interview I have ever seen anywhere. Thanks so much for this as Cookie Monster is my favorite character from Sesame Street. I grew up with Sesame Street.

Sent by John Casbeer | 11:53 AM ET | 02-17-2008

i really enjoyed that. hes always been my favorite character. thank you

Sent by gail | 11:53 AM ET | 02-17-2008

That Was FUNNYYYYYYYYYYYY!

Sent by MIMI | 11:54 AM ET | 02-17-2008

dos cookie monter have a myspace

Sent by david | 11:54 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This was wonderful I want to see the rest of the Street interviewed.

Sent by Ann | 11:54 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I enjoyed Cookie, but it was great to see Elizabeth Blair's smile and delight in the interview. It was all beautiful.

Sent by Frank - Minneapolis | 11:54 AM ET | 02-17-2008

In light of all that has been going on in the world lately, it was great to see something that had nothing to do with B. Spears....honestly.......this was entertaining and refreshing....and shame on whomever thought of offering Cookie the broccoli.....that person should have to eat the ice cream!!!!
Thanks for making me laugh!!!

Sent by leonides c caraffa jr | 11:55 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Great job.That was good!!!

Sent by Stathis | 11:55 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Thank you for so much fun! It was delightful.

Sent by Ann | 11:55 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I now forever love NPR with all my sunfflelufula things. Long live Cookie monster.

Sent by Phil | 11:55 AM ET | 02-17-2008

After all these years, I still think that Sesame Street is still my biggest hit television show. I still believe that Christmas Eve on Sesame Street is one of my greatest Christmas specials around, and it will always be.

Sent by Israel | 11:55 AM ET | 02-17-2008

The best interview I have heard in years!
COWABUNGA!
THANKS!
KIM

Sent by Kim | 11:55 AM ET | 02-17-2008

I'd like to see Ms. Blair interview Yoda.

Sent by Eric | 11:56 AM ET | 02-17-2008

oh i always Love
Seaseme Street. How can you get this on codes so you can copy paste for example and put as bulletin
in Myspace??
I love cookie Monster
=-)

Sent by Annoyomus | 11:56 AM ET | 02-17-2008

someone asked about a copy of Ma na ma na - it's available on the boxed set "Songs from the Street" - might be more than you are looking for, but on the other hand, it's a great trip..

Sent by Kerry | 11:57 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Haha! That's SO funny, you need to bring like Spongebob or something on the show thingy mabob.

Sent by Katie | 11:57 AM ET | 02-17-2008

COOKIE MONSTER ROCKS!!! MY BABY GIRL LOVES HIM. HES NOT AS ANNOYING AS ELMO.

Sent by HER MOMMY | 11:57 AM ET | 02-17-2008

LOL That was a laugh! ^_^

Sent by Bhaswanth | 11:57 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Thanks NPR! My little Mikayla is all ready for Elmo!

Sent by Tamika H. | 11:58 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Should have asked the Cookie Monster if he likes Green Eggs and Ham.

Sent by Elizabeth Hand | 11:58 AM ET | 02-17-2008

This is funny.

Sent by Silverterror | 11:58 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Awwww, this is extremely cute. How can you not love Cookie Monster? We all grew up with him

Sent by Jackie | 11:58 AM ET | 02-17-2008

pu??sil??lan??i??mous /??pyus????l??n??m??s/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pyoo-suh-lan-uh-muhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
???adjective 1. lacking courage or resolution; cowardly; faint-hearted; timid.
2. proceeding from or indicating a cowardly spirit.

Sent by MYarrish | 11:58 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Sounds like Cookie Monster is becoming health conscious. I can understand why because, Diabetes Monster is far more frightening.

Sent by Bruce Ramsey | 11:58 AM ET | 02-17-2008

How can you Get
Code to put on Myspace?
I love Cookie Monster =-)

Sent by Annoyumus | 11:58 AM ET | 02-17-2008

Much respect for cookie monster paving the way for death metal vocalist everywhere, stay metal cookie monster! COOOKIESS!!!

Sent by Satan | 12:00 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I love the cookie monster! I always have, ever since I was little. Is there any way I could put this on facebook, or e-mail it?

Sent by Courtney | 12:00 PM ET | 02-17-2008

And you wonder how crap like pokeyman is so popular. Cookie can still make you laugh at any age. coookkiieee! Me like cookie!

Sent by T. Van | 12:00 PM ET | 02-17-2008

haha, i sure hope God says "COWABUNGA!!" too :)

Sent by greg | 12:00 PM ET | 02-17-2008

This is hilarious!

Sent by Sabrina | 12:00 PM ET | 02-17-2008

loved! loved! loved! Made me smile and lol. Hope NPR will have other Sesame Street characters and muppets interviews. p.s. been a fan before Sesame Street.

Sent by IamHappy | 12:00 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I took one of those fun computer surveys and the Sesame Street character I was most like was Cookie Monster-- so appropriate because I love cookies and I love Cookie Monster even more! I throughly enjoyed this interview! Bring on more Sesame Street!!!

Sent by Natalie Dallimore | 12:01 PM ET | 02-17-2008

That was positively uplifting...... Cookie Monster's ALL you need after a bad day..... Thank you for keeping our precious childhood memories alive...........

Sent by Shamona | 12:01 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster is quite the charmer! Thank you NPR for this wonderful program with Cookie Monster. After watching it, I made my mother watch it as well. This was a pleasan treat. Now if only you guys made him put on that Master Piece Theatre outfit with the pipe!! woohooo!

Sent by Gelareh | 12:01 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I love Cookie Monster and that was funny as hell.

Sent by SeanRoraback | 12:01 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster is my favorite of all the Sesame Street Charachters.
I cant wait for my 1 yr old niece to discover him for the 1st time

Sent by Twylla Ingram | 12:02 PM ET | 02-17-2008

At age 54, with a kid in college and one a h.s. senior, Sesame Street is long-gone from our TV. But, I watched this all by myself and was laughing out loud (LOL, in my kids' lingo)! I forgot how much I had enjoyed these characters. Thanks!

Sent by Jerry | 12:02 PM ET | 02-17-2008

aww that was so great. it made my day.
COWABUNGA !!!!!

Sent by Morgan | 12:02 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Oh, this was so fun to watch! I felt like a child and laughed like one, something I hadn't done in a long time. I love the way Cookie monster talks! I love his appetite! And C is for Cookie, and that's so wonderful for me :) Thank you NPR! I loved it.

Sent by Mehrhoma Christensen | 12:02 PM ET | 02-17-2008

i soo love cookie monster! in fact, i have his song, c is for cookie as my message tone!

Sent by Charo | 12:02 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I love Cookie monster This made me Smile!:)

Sent by Sbagel | 12:02 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Beautiful

Sent by Rob | 12:03 PM ET | 02-17-2008

this is great i love cookie monster ;)

Sent by Alan | 12:03 PM ET | 02-17-2008

That was so funny,that was the best interview i have ever seen. Every person who grew up watching Sesame Street needs to see this. It makes me feel like a kid again. Thanks for keeping me young.

Sent by Mario Johnson | 12:03 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I loved it! Cookie Monster is the best :)Young and old love him. Specially those of us that grew up watching him...wait wouldn't that mean everyone? lol.

Sent by Pamela Alistair | 12:03 PM ET | 02-17-2008

That was the cutest thing I've ever seen...ever! Cracks me up.

Sent by Dave | 12:03 PM ET | 02-17-2008

cookie monster is the best!! COOKIES!!

Sent by LUIS PENA | 12:03 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Awesomeness!

Sent by Hineraukatauri | 12:04 PM ET | 02-17-2008

OMG!!i luv it!!

Sent by er | 12:04 PM ET | 02-17-2008

'C' is for Cookie, thats good enough 4 me!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sent by kyle rollins | 12:04 PM ET | 02-17-2008

This made my morning. Cookie Monster is one of my favorite characters. This was so sweet, and I am glad you did this interview.

Sent by Mary Ellis | 12:04 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Cooooooooooookie!!!! Loved him with my daughters, and now with my granddaughter. Love it.. Love it.. Love it.. You did an excellent job.

Sent by Danelle (Teacher, Mother, Grandma) | 12:04 PM ET | 02-17-2008

i loved this!! i love cookie monster, and i hope that there will me more sesame street characters interviewed!! i am personally pushing for Oscar the Grouch and also Elmo.

Sent by Elisabeth | 12:04 PM ET | 02-17-2008

My 2 year old Grandaughter loved the interview, and we love Cookie Monster.
Great interview!

Sent by Judy Babbar | 12:04 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I needed a good laugh today! This was so funny! Put a smile on my face!

Sent by Aimee | 12:04 PM ET | 02-17-2008

lol..It's solid steel.. :)

Sent by Haley | 12:05 PM ET | 02-17-2008

We dounloaded Mnumana (sp?) from iTunes -- there were different versions to choose from.

My berserker husband wants to know where he can get sardine ice cream. Although we do have an ice cream making machine, so if anyone has the recipe, that would do too!

I LOVE the image of the Big Guy yelling "Cowabunga!" Gives me a new view of Him and sort of restores my faith!

Sent by Bini Regenbogen and Thumper O'Rourke | 12:05 PM ET | 02-17-2008

If Heaven exists, I want to hear Jim Henson say 'COWABUNGAAAAAA!' when he sees me. This clip was genius... wow! Thanks, NPR, I needed that today.

Sent by Soubriquet | 12:05 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Watching cookie monster on sesame street was a wonderful part of my childhood back in Nigeria in the early 80s. I fondly remember inviting my dad several times to come watch him. Thanks for bringing him on npr.

Sent by Toyosi Adedoyin | 12:06 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Thank you for posting this funny blog! This Spring, at Central State University in Wilberforce Ohio, we have a special Honors Colloquium of the Sesame Street Muppets led by a professor from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Will you be interviewing other Sesame Street characters?

Sent by Gail Taylor | 12:06 PM ET | 02-17-2008

omg.... that was the greatest interview ever....i have always loved cookie monster...this was great....

Sent by all | 12:06 PM ET | 02-17-2008

That was an awesome interview! I love Cookie Monster. What an American ICON! Great story! Need a smile

Sent by Adam | 12:06 PM ET | 02-17-2008

NPR is never boring and this illustrates why. Thanks for conducting an interview that appeals to such a broad audience!

Sent by Dean in Ohio | 12:07 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Loved the Cowabunga! By the way the meaning of Pusillanimous:Lacking courage; cowardly. Love the Cookie Monster! Please give us more like this.
:)

Sent by Kristine | 12:07 PM ET | 02-17-2008

COOKIE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Loved it!

Sent by Ron | 12:07 PM ET | 02-17-2008

That was great....do you think you could get my fav... Snuffelofagus????

Sent by Rae | 12:07 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I grew up with this blue monster, so has my daughters, and now my grandchildren...he just seems to have what it takes to reel in anyone, and memorize them

Sent by long time fan! | 12:07 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I absolutely loved this. I am 35 years old and still have the stuffed Cookie Monster I got when I was a little kid. He will always be Cookie no matter what they have him eat now.

Sent by Thad Schrader | 12:07 PM ET | 02-17-2008

That was a great interview. Loved that he ate the broccoli, and said that he loved broccoli, maybe that will help more kids to love broccoli, now that Cookie Monster eats it!!! I grew up watching Sesame Street, and Cookie was always my favorite character!! He still makes me laugh today, at the age of 36!!! I think Elizabeth should interview other characters, such as Oscar, Big Bird, and Burt and Ernie.

Sent by Kathy Burton | 12:08 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Made my day. Cookie was great when I was a kid, and still awesome at 43!

Sent by Winston Freiberger | 12:08 PM ET | 02-17-2008

cookie monster is great! made me laugh!

Sent by lizette | 12:09 PM ET | 02-17-2008

wow he is just the great!!! i can't believe you guys got him wow, still he is my fav. and they should make a movie on all sesame street again they are the best!!!!!!

Sent by d'andriana destefano | 12:09 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Great interview. I really enjoyed the Cookie Monster. As usual, the performance was fantastic. The operator of Cookie Monster must have found the working room very limited.

Sent by Chuck | 12:09 PM ET | 02-17-2008

c is for cookie thats good enough for me... he has his own song. I love cookie monster..

Sent by Kevin | 12:09 PM ET | 02-17-2008

that was wicked funny i watched cookie monster since i was a kid and so does my daughter

Sent by mike bowler | 12:09 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Thanks, Elizabeth, NPR, and Cookie Monster, my granddaughter, EMMA, and I loved it! Will have to tune in to hear some more.

Sent by maryann Citro | 12:10 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I am 50 year old and I watched this with my 16 months old daughter. She enjoyed it and waived bye bye to Cookie Monster. Elizabeth seemed to enjoy it too!

Sent by Bayuse | 12:10 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Thanks NPR, I grew up watching Sesame Street and I love all the muppets especially Cookie Monster. I believe there is a little bit of each muppet inside of us and for me it will always be Cookie Monster. Me want COOOOOOKKKIIEEESSSS!!!!!!!!

Sent by Lenore | 12:10 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Absolutely wonderful. My grandmother used to call me a "cookie monster" because I ate so many cookies. I disagree with Cookie on one issue. I think Gordon should be on a bank note.

Sent by Joe | 12:10 PM ET | 02-17-2008

That was absolutely great! What a nice way to reconnect to those sweet childhood memories

Sent by Julie Sommerville | 12:10 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Thank you for having Cookie Monster in your show =) I was cracking up all the time.. He is such a funny Monster.. My daughter and I were so happy when we seen this!

Sent by Nancy Negrete | 12:10 PM ET | 02-17-2008

That interview was so cute and funny. Elizibeth's reactions are priceless. VERY WELL DONE. That made my sunday morning. THANKS!

Sent by Walter Papierski | 12:11 PM ET | 02-17-2008

OUTTACOOKIES! does that count?

I love Cookie Monster!

Sent by jaytee | 12:11 PM ET | 02-17-2008

i have one simple word that i think will describe my feelings, COOKIE!!!! and if you aint down with that, you know what to do!

Sent by whoodoggie | 12:11 PM ET | 02-17-2008

That was neat! I'm proud to say that, that was the only radio interview I've ever completely watched. Go cookie monster!

Sent by allie | 12:11 PM ET | 02-17-2008

this was great i love cookie monster
im gona make my buddy look at this

Sent by we we89 | 12:12 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Cookie Monster is always a Delight! Takes me back to the day when as a child I grew up with Sesame Street!

Sent by Jane from Holland, Ohio | 12:12 PM ET | 02-17-2008

can't believe cookie monster can say those ind of words, shouldn'thave answered favorite dirty word question

Sent by upset | 12:12 PM ET | 02-17-2008

As a student studying to be an Early Childhood educator, I enjoyed this interview thouroughly. I will be showing this interview to my teachers, my friends, and all the children I am involved with. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!!

Sent by Lilly | 12:13 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Hay I like this,do Elmo next plezzzz

Sent by Chriz | 12:13 PM ET | 02-17-2008

My hero!

Sent by Cowgirl Jeannie | 12:13 PM ET | 02-17-2008

I love Cookie Monster!!! I feel nostalgic....I love the Muppets

Sent by Marisol | 12:13 PM ET | 02-17-2008

this is the best interveiw i have ever seen!it was heart warming!i couldnt stop laughing!!

Sent by Althea | 12:13 PM ET | 02-17-2008

Does Corey Taylor do Cookie Monster's voice?

Sent by (SIC) Demon | 12:13 PM ET | 02-17-2008

omg. hahaha, i cant believe they interviewed the cookie monster.
i love him!!!!!!!!
this interview just makes me hungry.
i remember watching this show, it was cool. i wish i never grew out of it because its so much fun to watch.

Sent by Holly | 12:14 PM ET | 02-17-2008

MOSTLY TRUE STORIES ARE NON BELIEVABLE
SOME TIMES VERY RARELY FICTION WORKS
VERY HARD TO ACCEPT AS AN IMAGINATION
GOOD WORK!

Sent by RA MESH KARTHIKEYA.T.P. | 12:14 PM ET | 02-17-2008