The White House and President Biden have publicly responded to a social media post by the Cookie Monster, addressing the issue of 'shrinkflation,' a term referring to the practice of reducing the size of products while maintaining the same price. This unusual engagement began when the Cookie Monster, a character from 'Sesame Street,' voiced his frustrations over getting smaller cookies for the same price, a concern that resonates with many American consumers facing similar issues. The White House seized this opportunity to highlight the administration's stance on consumer rights, with President Biden calling on companies to halt the practice of shrinkflation, stating "C is for consumers getting ripped off." The topic gained significant attention, sparking discussions among politicians, critics, and the public on the impact of shrinkflation on consumers. President Biden expressed his surprise at the situation, saying, "I was stunned when I found out that happened."
President Biden Notes That the Cookie Monster Has Noticed 'Shrinkflation' https://t.co/DmUuaBS98P
Biden says he was 'stunned' when he found out the Cookie Monster gets smaller cookies because of shrinkflation 'I'll tell you who did notice... the Cookie Monster. He pointed out his cookies are getting smaller, but paying the same price. I was stunned when I found out that… https://t.co/AlIDsMgj3i
Biden amplifies Cookie Monster complaints as he blames companies for ‘shrinkflation’ https://t.co/QYi9c3Wxis https://t.co/QYi9c3Wxis
Biden: “I'll tell you who did notice: the Cookie Monster.” Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/ADNa94rpQB
🔥🚨BREAKING: Joe Biden said he was 'stunned' to find out the Cookie Monster gets less cookies because of ‘Shrinkflation.’ Biden held event at the White House on 'shrinkflation,' which is when companies make their products smaller while keeping the same price The 81-year-old… https://t.co/ANgPk9twPm
Cookie Monster is not the only one dealing with shrinkflation — and consumers are fighting back. https://t.co/HelPjnA0q8
C is for CRACK! The White House Talks 'Shrinkflation' With Cookie Monster on Twitter and I Got Nothin' https://t.co/ugO66EfLyN
Cookie Monster's shrinkflation comments bring out politicians, critics: “Guess me going to have to eat double da cookies!” https://t.co/Mhrt3ScAH0
Biden the Grouch: Joe says he was 'stunned' to find out the Cookie Monster gets less cookies because of shrinkflation - and slams companies for charging the same price for a bag of chips when you get a 'helluva lot fewer' https://t.co/XRVfqn9i7k https://t.co/ehfCpYIotK
Biden: “Some of the small snack companies think you won’t even notice what they’re doing when they charge you just as much for the same size bag of potato chips only it has fewer chips in it. I’ll tell you who did notice: The Cookie Monster.” https://t.co/BO86G400LT
Biden is yapping about Cookie Monster now https://t.co/1MMJaknSoI
FBN's @EdwardLawrence: “So, Cookie Monster posted on X that shrinkflation is making his cookies smaller. The White House official Twitter, or X, responded that blaming shrinkflation — basically on companies. So, does the President, again, believe that shrinkflation and inflation… https://t.co/hFgCrt6DnP
Biden talking to his childlike voters about shrinkflation: "I'll tell you who did notice: the Cookie Monster. He pointed out his cookies are getting smaller, but paying the same price. I was stunned when I found out that happened." https://t.co/tMScL17IwU
Biden on shrinkflation: "I'll tell you who did notice: the Cookie Monster. He pointed out his cookies are getting smaller, but paying the same price. I was stunned when I found out that happened." https://t.co/FdTUBwcjvO
BIDEN: "I'll tell you who did notice: the Cookie Monster" https://t.co/wpCfUMpgte
Embarrassing: Biden and Dems Faceplant With 'Cookie Monster' Shrinkflation Gambit via @nickaramaOG https://t.co/8oj2HXgpY0
A reporter asks the WH press sec about a response to Cookie Monster's tweet about shrinkflation, and whether Biden believes that shrinkflation and inflation are solely a company problem, or whether his policies play a role. https://t.co/XOLgKJjzbL
Cookie Monster complaint about "shrinkflation" sparks response from White House https://t.co/E0YTdz5vZq
White House responds to Cookie Monster's woes about 'shrinkflation' https://t.co/WGt8tj8MyK
The White House seized on Cookie Monster's social media post complaining about "shrinkflation." "C is for consumers getting ripped off. President Biden is calling on companies to put a stop to shrinkflation," the official White House account shared. https://t.co/PJGEkiEC31
Like many American shoppers today, Cookie Monster has had it with shrinkflation, with the "Sesame Street" character getting the attention of politicians on Capitol Hill. https://t.co/Wmd6qhAvaL
Et tu, Cookie Monster? C is for CRACK! The White House Talks 'Shrinkflation' With Cookie Monster on Twitter and I Got Nothin' https://t.co/WOvfDzoy8b
Cookie Monster’s ‘shrinkflation’ woes get White House response https://t.co/SSGqjqsWKO
White House, Dems respond to Cookie Monster tweet complaining of shrinkflation https://t.co/sJ43FghUPK https://t.co/eI0ECEh81N