“Elmo Compliments First Lady’s Arms, Tells Her Pizza Isn’t Healthy.” There’s a headline you don’t see every day.
The Sesame Street Muppet donned a tie for the Wednesday White House appearance, with his pal Rosita tagging along. “And I wore my pearls, my mom’s pearls,” Rosita told Michelle Obama, according to U.S. News & World Report.
They were there to announce that Sesame Workshop and the Produce Marketing Association are joining the Partnership for a Healthier America in a two-year program to promote fresh fruits and veggies for kids. As part of the agreement, Sesame will allow the association to use Muppet stickers on healthy foods and grocery displays.