Most would agree that 2020 has been a year of change. On June 30, 2020, yet another change took place which brought sadness to those impacted: Waze, Inc. removed Cookie Monster as a voice option on the Waze navigational app.

Whether making the trip to and from work or setting off on a leisure trip with family or friends, the Cookie Monster voice was a constant source of entertainment. No matter how dreary the weather or what other pressures may be occurring in one’s life, hearing the lovable blue furry Cookie Monster instructing drivers always brought a smile to users’ faces. Whether it’s thought provoking questions such as, “Police reported ahead. Do you see them? Do you think they want cookie?” or educational instructions like, “At the roundabout, take the third exit...oh boy, let’s count to three!”, Cookie Monster could brighten an otherwise dreary day. We, the undersigned, ask that Waze, Inc. bring back Cookie Monster as a voice option on the Waze navigational app...and treat yourselves to a cookie upon doing so!