what's next, changing his name to Tofu Monster?

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Sesame Street's "Cookie Monster" Has Been Emasculated

Program producers say with the rise in childhood obesity, "Sesame Street" is focusing on teaching kids about healthy foods.

This is commendable . . . but, um, guys? He's a Cookie Monster. I can't help but think that another character would be a better "spokesmonster". (Almost any other character, really.)

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in fact...

[amnesiadust.livejournal.com]

There was even mention of a "Captain Vegetable" in the Progressive Boink page you linked earlier. So it seems they used even to have a dedicated character for this purpose. Maybe nobody remembers?