Sesame Street Goes Political

First off, as a disclaimer, I do not often get political, because I feel presumptuous speaking about politics in a black and white sort of way (and no, I'm not talking about race..."Is Obama black? I never noticed. I don't see people in terms of color" [Seinfeld reference]). There are so many factors involved in most issues, so while I do my best to understand them, I try not to be arrogant about my opinions.

That being said, Todd is much more bold in this respect than I am .

Claire wanted us to read the same Sesame Street story over, and over, wherein Cookie Monster makes a batch of cookies and every time he's about to eat one, someone comes over and takes one 'till they're all gone. Just in time, the buzzer on the oven rings and another batch is ready, Everyone is happy. The End.

Todd got sick of reading it the legitimate way, so he improvised:

In despair over the election results, Cookie Monster makes a batch of cookies (he's an emotional eater - don't you judge him) Just as he is about to take a bite, the doorbell rings.

It's Elmo! "Hey Cookie Monster! You made too many cookies for just yourself. You should share with me!" Cookie Monster shares with Elmo, and just as he is about to enjoy one of his hard-earned cookies, the doorbell rings again.

It's Zoe, the illegal immigrant. "Hey Señor Cookie Monster, I know I'm not supposed to come over, but I think it's only fair that you give me a cookie since I don't have any." Cookie Monster shares another cookie, because, after all, there are still two cookies left for him. But before he can even take a bite, the doorbell rings again.

In walk Bert and Ernie. "Hi there Cookie Monster! We don't have jobs or any responsibilities, but why should we make our own cookies when we can have yours? We just want to sit at home and go 'hee, hee, hee'." Cookie Monster reluctantly gives away his last two cookies.

Then, because he had no more cookies left for himself, Cookie Monster had to get a second job. The end.