"The Time Has Come For This Cookie" is a classic segment from the long-running educational children's series "Sesame Street," which first aired in 1969. In this particular scene, the beloved character Cookie Monster (originally performed by Frank Oz) approaches a lone cookie with a sense of gravitas and dramatic flair. He announces with theatrical poise, "The time has come... for this cookie!" before immediately devouring it with his signature chaotic energy. This clip has become a staple in internet culture as a high-tier reaction meme for situations involving inevitable indulgence or the completion of a long-awaited task. It perfectly captures the moment of finally giving in to a craving or rewarding oneself after a period of discipline. Common use cases include breaking a diet, spending a paycheck the moment it arrives, or finally starting a TV show everyone has been recommending. Example captions include "Me looking at the leftover pizza at 2 AM" and "When you have been saving your favorite snack for a special occasion (Tuesday)."