I've never understood the Elmo craze... but it's still alive and kicking (or would that be tickling?) This year's coveted Christmas gift/craze: Elmo TMX
He talks (like a toddler,) He walks (as well as a mechanical device can, more of a wobbler,) and he goes into great fits of giggles (for some reason this fact alone lead Jonathan to infer that I am Elmo-esque!) Surely fun for any Elmo-infatuated small child.
Grover is my favorite Monster, and Elmo wasn't even around as I grew up... I prefer the organic, original, don't break what's not broken versions of Seasame Street. So, I'm hardly the best judge. Also, I have not any children yet, and tend to do my best to steer those around me clear of ElmoWorld... back into the fuzzy blue arms of "Lovable, Furry, Old Grover!"
