Sesame Street: Happy / Sad Cookie

Summary

In this heartwarming and humorous script, Ernie and the Monster explore the ups and downs of sharing. Ernie is happy with his cookie but notices that the Monster is sad because it hasn’t had one all day. After a series of comical exchanges where both characters try to give the cookie back and forth, they realize the key to happiness is sharing. In the end, they decide to break the cookie in half, hoping it will make them both happy, but find themselves equally sad. It’s a playful exploration of friendship, emotions, and the joy of sharing.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ernie feels happy because he has a cookie.
• 😀 Monster is sad because he hasn't had a cookie all day.
• 😀 Ernie decides to give Monster his cookie to make him happy.
• 😀 Monster is overjoyed by the gesture and thanks Ernie.
• 😀 Ernie becomes sad because he gave away his cookie.
• 😀 Monster offers the cookie back to Ernie, but Ernie refuses to take it.
• 😀 Both characters take turns trying to give the cookie to the other, causing more sadness.
• 😀 They realize that by sharing the cookie, both can be happy together.
• 😀 Ernie and Monster break the cookie in half to share it.
• 😀 Despite their efforts to share, both characters end up sad after the cookie breaks.
• 😀 The interaction highlights the emotional highs and lows of trying to make others happy, even when outcomes are unexpected.

Q & A

What makes Ernie happy in the beginning of the script?

Ernie feels happy because he has a cookie and he wants to eat it.

Why is the Monster sad at the start of the interaction?

The Monster is sad because it hasn't had a cookie all day and wants one.

How does Ernie respond to the Monster's sadness?

Ernie offers his cookie to the Monster to cheer it up, saying that it will make the Monster happy.

What is the Monster's reaction when Ernie gives it the cookie?

The Monster is overjoyed and thanks Ernie, expressing happiness after receiving the cookie.

Why does Ernie start to feel sad after giving away his cookie?

Ernie feels sad because he gave his cookie to the Monster and now doesn't have one to eat himself.

What does the Monster suggest when it sees Ernie is sad?

The Monster suggests that Ernie should take the cookie back, so that Ernie can be happy too.

What is the conflict in the interaction between Ernie and the Monster?

The conflict is that Ernie and the Monster cannot both be happy at the same time with just one cookie, as one is always sad while the other is happy.

What solution does Ernie propose to resolve the situation?

Ernie proposes that they share the cookie so that both of them can be happy together.

How do Ernie and the Monster plan to share the cookie?

They decide to break the cookie in half, each taking a part so that they can both enjoy it.

What happens when Ernie and the Monster try to break the cookie?

When they break the cookie, they both end up crying, implying that the solution isn't as satisfying as they hoped. They are still sad despite sharing.