been a looooooong time...
Hi, guys, I'm back from a self-imposed hiatus....
ANYWAY! I felt strongly compelled to respond to this topic.
The very reasons we hate or strongly dislike shall we say, Elmo so much are as follows:
1.)Every character (pre-Elmo) had worthwhile screentime. Each one was well liked because we got to know each of them little by little as episodes went on. Ernie and Bert were prime characters but they never overstepped their boundaries. We knew they were there, like reliable friends.
ELMO on the other hand, started poking his nose in every skit he could..on the street, behind the wall...everywhere. And he didn't stop. He didn't hang back in his little Elmo's World and let us take the initiative to watch. He was EVERYWHERE.
2.)He teaches children??? About what? Hats??? Wow. Good for you, Elmo. Couldn't have done that without you.
3.)Merchandising gone overboard. Elmo limbos, Elmo's a chicken, Elmo plays guitar and then he wants us to tickle him? Yuk. Invasion of television and Wal-Marts everywhere. Double yuk.
4.)His creepy friendship with Rosie O'Donnell. Nuff said.
So there you go. Ultimately, I respect and dig anyone who shows any interest in the Muppets at all. Elmo is just a really tough pill for us to swallow.