a cookie as big as my head (photo by J.P. Stephens)
This song was inspired by a boxed lunch which came with a chocolate chip cookie that totally dwarfed the box itself. Everyone was marvelling at their dessert, and soon it was suggested I try my hand at a song entitled, “A Cookie As Big As My Head.”
Where do you go from there? After a little soul-searching, I realized I had some strong opinions about cookies. I have always been disappointed to discover that a cookie I assumed to be chocolate chip was actually loaded down with all sorts of inappropriate ingredients like raisins, cornflakes, walnuts, carrot shavings, etc. Hey, I’m not some doomed Jack London character heading out into the tundra. Do I look like I’m dressed for an expedition? Did you just have some things in your cabinets that you needed to use before they went bad? Have you ever considered composting instead? My young friend Reilly recently wrote to me, saying, “I don’t like anything else on my cookie either.” Amen! I’m not alone. I highly recommend having an established cookie policy and communicating it to your friends and loved ones.
But seriously, folks. When we first began playing this song, I did wonder whether any parents would object. Having witnessed the civilizing of Cookie Monster with a sadness I normally reserve for King Kong, I worried that someone might find the song irresponsible or bratty. Not only does it crack on whole wheat bread, but it also models some persuasive techniques for children who might be in need of giant cookies.
As it turns out, the parents in the audience are the ones who often seem to get the biggest charge out of the song. And that makes me ridiculously happy.
P.S. We bought ours at Food Lion. Also, you can listen to the song at our myspace page.
