EVEN ELMO'S WORLD SUCKS SOMETIMES
I know this is dark humor but I doubt I have any toddler readers.
Elmo was a Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street. A furry red monster who spoke in a high-pitched falsetto voice and frequently referred to himself in the third person, he hosted the last full 15-minute segment on Sesame Street, "Elmo's World", which was aimed at toddlers.
I stumbled on this picture years ago. It is such an interesting contrast, a loved by countless children super star meets a tragic ending. If he were an actor or rock star it would be tragic but not unexpected.
The pressures of his grueling schedule only to be kept in a box in between shows must have finally got to him. Not to mention the humiliating way he was forced to perform.
No one heard his cry for help but always speaking in third person should have raised concerns. The irony is Elmo Will not be missed because they made a dozen of him just incase one got lost, damaged or dirty. This was Elmo's third suicide.
Okay I got that out of my system...
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