"White House Responds to Cookie Monster's 'Shrinkflation' Complaint"
TL;DR
Cookie Monster and President Joe Biden have both expressed frustration over "shrinkflation," a practice where companies sell products at the same price but with less actual product. Cookie Monster took to X to voice his displeasure, while Biden called out profit-driven food companies for charging more for less. Puppeteer Frank Oz criticized the character's involvement in such issues, questioning the integrity of "Sesame Street" characters. Despite this, "Sesame Street" characters have a history of addressing topical concerns, with Biden previously supporting Elmo's mental health advocacy.
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- President Joe Biden and Cookie Monster are both sick and tired of 'shrinkflation' NBC News
- Yes, Even Cookie Monster Is Upset About 'Shrinkflation' The Wall Street Journal
- Cookie Monster complaint about "shrinkflation" sparks response from White House CBS News
- Cookie Monster's 'shrinkflation' woes get White House response The Washington Post
- Cookie Monster hides Sen. Bob Casey's reply on X after Dem sought campaign donation: 'Can you chip in?' Fox News
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