I know, I know. All of these "Call Me Maybe" libdubs and covers are getting exhausting, but trust us. This Cookie Monster version is entirely worth your time.

Sesame Street posted video of Cookie Monster reeenacting an episode of Saturday Night Live, complete with a monologue, "Fake News," and "Monster Gaga" performance. If you like it, be sure to join the Facebook campaign to let Cookie Monster host.

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]

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.]

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.

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 Australia …