In 2004, Cookie Monster first raised the possibility that his name was Sid in a song called “The First Time Me Eat Cookie,” in which he looked back at his early relationship with treats.

Years ago, New York Times Reporter Sopan Deb got an email that asked: “What’s the deal with the cookies that Cookie Monster eats?” At first, he laughed it off, but eventually he realized: He ...

(NEXSTAR) – Aside from Big Bird or Guy Smiley, Cookie Monster is probably the most aptly named character on Sesame Street. If indeed “Cookie Monster” were his actual name. First, some ...