Childhood Propaganda

Grusto the puppet walks behind a low brick wall to find Sweets Monster. “Why hello, Sweets Monster,” Grusto says, “A fine day to eat sweets uncontrollably, isn’t it?”

“Me no Sweets Monster,” the puppet formerly known as Sweets Monster says, googly eyes googling, “Me now Healthy-Lifestyle-Choices Monster. Me diet consist of health-conscious balance and moderation.”

Grusto’s felt jaw hangs open in disbelief.

Healthy-Lifestyle-Choices Monster continues, “Me also concerned about me impact on environment, so me reduce carbon footprint.”

“Is this seriously what we’ve become?” Grusto yells.

“Remember kids,” Health-Lifestyle-Choices Monster says, “if you not do what me say, you basically Hitler.”