Muppets & existentialism

Yesterday, DS had a rather philosophical moment with his Cookie Monster "My First Pal" plush, while lounging on the sofa.

Is me a muppet?

No-o-o-o! I'm a [DS's name]!

I want to be a muppet.

That's silly!

Sometimes I think he's channeling Frank Oz, because he has also recently begun using YodaSpeak, without ever having seen a single work by George Lucas. For example, "A track excavator I am! Scoop the dirt I will!"