Elmo
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Elmo is a fictional character on the Sesame Street television show. He is a furry red Muppet monster with googly eyes and an orange nose. He currently hosts the last segment on Sesame Street, called "Elmo's World", which is aimed at toddlers. He is accompanied by his goldfish, Dorothy, and silent Charlie Chaplin-like characters named Mr. Noodle and Mr. Noodle's Brother Mr. Noodle.
Elmo has been performed, since 1985, by Kevin Clash. The character is supposed to be about three and a half years old, and characteristically speaks of himself in the third person.
A popular doll called the Tickle Me Elmo was manufactured in his likeness, and became the must-have toy during Christmas in 1996. Other Elmo toys include Hokey-Cokey Elmo and Limbo Elmo.
Elmo also routinely appeared on The Rosie O'Donnell Show and starred in a full-length motion picture entitled Elmo in Grouchland.
Trivia
- A parody of Tickle Me Elmo was included in the Jhonen Vasquez comic, Squee.