Watch John Oliver Try To Explain to Cookie Monster What a Biscuit Is

Your British boyf John Oliver reunited with his W-ORD co-anchor (probably the best co-anchor in all of television history) Cookie Monster to send the blue muppet off to the UK. Little does Cookie Monster know, there are no cookies over there across the pond. Just biscuits.
Stick A Fork Your Face In It
National Cookie Day. Read that again: National. Cookie. Day. In honor: A photo of our favorite cookie-loving children's character, the better to inspire the posting of cookie pictures in the comments. (A request: Peanut Blossoms!) See you Monday. [The Nibble]
Tyra Teaches Cookie Monster How To Smize
If you happened to catch Tyra today, no you did not accidentally eat mold: it was a special show for kids celebrating Sesame Street's 40th anniversary. So everyone spoke very slowly and condescendingly, especially Tyra. (Yes, more than usual!)
Big Bird On 40 Years Of Sesame Street Scandals
In a Q&A with New York Times readers, Big Bird reveals why Mexican Big Bird is green, denies Cookie Monster is now "Veggie Monster," and declares, "Snuffy's my best friend, he was never imaginary!" [NY Times.]
Cookie Monster Eats Sesame Street's Lifetime Achievement Emmy
Last night at the Daytime Emmy Awards the cast of Sesame Street performed a song in honor of the show's 40th anniversary. Sandra Oh presented a lifetime achievement award, which Cookie Monster found delicious. Clip at left. [ONTD]
The View's Vitriolic Fight Over Cookie Monster
Is there anything the ladies of The View can't argue about? The clip at left proves the answer is no, as screams and insults fly between Sherri and Whoopi in a heated argument... about Cookie Monster.
The Origins Of Your Favorite Muppets, Revealed
Bert and Ernie really are just friends, but there are plenty of other secrets about the inspiration for some of the characters on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
"Cookie Monster" Mayor Targets Girl Scouts • Nurse Gives Wrong Woman Abortion
Ellen Taylor, the mayor of Claremont, was dubbed "The Cookie Monster" when she shut down Girl Scouts selling cookies on a street corner (she said it was hurting her business) and then creating a new law that requires a permit for non-profit sellers. • An elderly woman was saved from a violent kangaroo attack in…
