Today is a special day if you like cookies, and that's because it's Cookie Monster's birthday. Cookie Monster is the blue monster with a big appetite for cookies made famous on Sesame Street. However, did you know that Jim Henson created the original version of Cookie Monster for a General Foods commercial in 1966?
According to Medium, "When Cookie Monster first appeared on Sesame Street, his role was undefined and he didn't have a name. But, by the second season, he came into his own and became one of the most popular characters on the show. He's known for his blue fur, googly eyes, simple language, and appetite to eat everything — not just cookies. There has been some concern that Cookie Monster encourages unhealthy eating, but Cookie Monster himself has even sang about eating healthy food."
What made Cookie Monster stand out - and continue to stand out - is his effective personal branding. As Jessica Thiefels explained, "Your personal brand is what makes you unique. It's what sets you apart from others."
Back in 2022, I welcomed Anu Bhatnagar, a PR expert based in the UAE, to my blog for a Q&A about personal branding. Here were three secrets for successful personal branding according to Anu:
(1) Know your "self" truly and then envision how you want to show this unique and powerful "self" to the world and why.
(2) Make your evolution a part of your personal branding strategy.
(3) Cultivate a mindset of “being happy and comfortable with showing your authentic self."
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FUN FACTS ABOUT COOKIE MONSTER:
(1) Jim Henson designed early prototypes of Cookie Monster for commercials in the 1960's before the character made his debut on Sesame Street in 1969.
(2) While November 2nd celebrates Cookie Monster, "National Cookie Day" is observed on December 4th. Sesame Street and Cookie Monster helped popularize that date during the 1970's and 1980's.
(3) Cookie Monster's real name is "Sid."
(4) He's known for his famous catchphrases, such as "Me want cookie!"
(5) Chocolate chip cookies are his favorite cookie, and oatmeal cookies are his second favorite.
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HOW CAN YOU CELEBRATE TODAY?
(1) Bake some chocolate chip cookies.
(2) Bake a blue cake that looks like Cookie Monster.
(3) Watch classic Sesame Street clips.
(4) Read the book, "Happy Birthday, Cookie Monster" by Carol Nicklaus. In the 1986-published book, "Cookie finds himself sad on his birthday after eating all his birthday cake before his party. He doesn't know what he will feed his guests. When his guests arrive, they all bring a cake. In the end, they all have a good time, especially Cookie Monster."
(5) Share your favorite Cookie Monster quotes, for instance, "C is for cookie, that's good enough for me."
However you celebrate today, it's guaranteed to be a day full of smiles because Cookie Monster always provided smiles and embodied fun.
SHARE THIS: Sometimes I think, what is friend? And me think, friend someone you give up last cookie for. ~CookieMonster #CookieMonsterDay #MeWantCookie #PersonalBranding #DebbieLaskeysBlog
Image Credit: Spotify.
Read the full Q&A with Anu Bhatnagar from August 2022:
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2022/08/the-intersection-of-public-relations.html
Check out this recipe for a Cookie Monster-themed cake:
https://sweetannas.com/2012/04/dark-chocolate-mocha-cake-with-cookie-dough-filling.html
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