Cookie Monster Calls Out 'Shrinkflation,' White House Agrees as Biden Decries Chip Downsizing
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Cookie Monster complained on social media about "shrinkflation," companies selling less product for the same price.
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The White House agreed with Cookie Monster that consumers are getting ripped off by companies' profit-driven moves.
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President Biden also called out shrinkflation, especially with potato chips, in remarks at a White House event.
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Puppeteer Frank Oz criticized using Cookie Monster to comment on political issues, saying it compromises the character's integrity.
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Despite that criticism, Sesame Street characters have a history of addressing topical concerns like mental health.