'Me hate shrinkflation': The phenomenon of 'shrinkflation,' where companies reduce the size or quantity of their products while maintaining the same price, has caught the attention of the White House, thanks to a unique critic: Cookie Monster. The Sesame Street character's complaints about receiving fewer cookies for the same price sparked a widespread discussion, leading to President Biden and the White House responding directly to the issue. Biden expressed his surprise, saying 'I was stunned' at learning about shrinkflation through Cookie Monster's observations, emphasizing that even small snack companies are engaging in this practice. The topic has become a focal point for discussions on consumer rights and the impact of economic policies, with Biden calling on companies to halt shrinkflation practices. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices paid by businesses and consumers alike have increased 18% on average since Biden took office.
'Sesame Street' figure Cookie Monster is criticizing companies selling food at the same price but with less actual product — a practice known as “shrinkflation." https://t.co/WkevJNFhi5
Biden says he was 'stunned' to find out the Cookie Monster gets less cookies because of shrinkflation https://t.co/FPXjmO2xvv https://t.co/u7gCaXWvIo
WATCH: Joe Biden explains about how the Cookie Monster gets less cookies due to 'shrinkflation.' "Some of the small snack companies you won't, and thank you only even notice what they've done. Why aren't you just as much for the same size bag of potato chips only as a hell of a… https://t.co/wQeChs89jT
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 has completely lost the plot. “I'll tell you who did notice: the Cookie Monster" https://t.co/HDZplFBPIZ
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
Why are all of Biden's "shrinkflation" comments always about junk food? Like, of all the thingsAmericans would be better off affording fewer of, cookies and ice cream pints and potato chips have to be near the top of the list.
🔥🚨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
The funny thing about this Cookie Monster tweet, is that it first appeared VERY BRIEFLY two weeks ago. I joked about it then (L). Now it has appeared again, and this time the Biden White House was ready, and featured it in a White House tweet (R). @crampell https://t.co/xPwOl0yylJ
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
'Cookie Monster is a blue furry muppet who lives on a fake street, but even he is sick of a real menace in supermarket aisles. Shrinkflation has been a hot topic as Americans spend more of their disposable income on food than they have in 30 years.' https://t.co/FvKMwN8Kox
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 COMPLAINS ABOUT BIDENOMICS: "They charge you just as much for the same size bag of potato chips, only it has a helluva lot fewer chips in it!" "I'll tell you who did notice, the Cookie Monster." https://t.co/C0ggz2ArmC
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
I is for the inflation that’s ripping them off. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices paid by businesses and consumers alike have increased 18% on average since Biden took office. “Shrinkflation” is businesses trying to survive Bidenomics by minimizing price… https://t.co/On2l8SDoBV
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
'Me hate shrinkflation': Even Cookie Monster is complaining about the cost of living https://t.co/8RlbYlNoD3
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
SHRINKFLATION: Even Cookie Monster is complaining about the US economy now. Read below: https://t.co/fRtVsRKgZt