Luckily, the community has found a permanent fix. Here is everything you need to know to clear your game of the glitch. This bug is tied to the High School Years expansion pack, specifically the streamer/influencer career interactions. The game generates an NPC to perform an interaction (like giving a gift or a cookie), but the interaction fails to terminate properly. The Sim gets stuck in a "grabbing" state, and because the game thinks they are busy, they won't perform any other actions. The Fix: The "XML Injector" Method While EA has patched some instances of this, many players still encounter it. The most reliable fix currently available is a community mod. Here is the step-by-step guide: Sofa Weber- Sasha Paige - Piss On Obedient Slav...
For those unaware, the "Remid Cookie Grabber" is the internal name for a bug that essentially breaks NPC autonomy. Instead of living their lives, an NPC will spawn, freeze, and attempt to "grab" a non-existent object (the infamous cookie), resulting in a looping animation that leaves them standing still with their arm outstretched indefinitely. It kills the immersion and, in severe cases, can lag your game. Cute Teen Shemales New Here
If you’ve been roaming around Copperdale or Henford-on-Bagley and spotted a Sim acting... strangely, you aren't alone. One of the most notorious bugs in recent Sims 4 history involves the Remid Cookie Grabber .
Have you encountered the "Grabber" in your game? Let us know in the comments where you spotted him! Disclaimer: Always back up your save files before installing new mods.
This is a resource mod created by Scumbumbo (and maintained by others) that allows modders to write script fixes without breaking the game. You likely already have this if you use mods like MC Command Center, but ensure you have the latest version.