Today the mysterious man that said he had an underage sexual relationship with Kevin Clash, the puppeteer and voice of Elmo, admitted his story wasn't true. Earlier today he said his love life with him was both adult and sensual. Because of the accusers actions, Kevin was given a leave of absence from the show after a full 27 years of service. Now, he isn't sure when he'll return to Sesame Street.
This article is very important, because it has to deal with America's childhood. Nearly all Americans
watched Sesame Street at one point or another during their childhood. When someone messes with the best known character, Elmo, not only do you rile up a crowd, but you have hell to pay if you were telling a lie. You don't mess with the most loved people on children's television. Especially if it's a lie.
As a consumer, I want to know about my past role models, TV show characters or not, because they were very important to me. I don't want anyone trying to ruin the lives of the people who played these characters because it ruins the memories I once had attached to the character.
How long will it be until Clash goes back to Sesame Street? What consequences will the accuser face? Will Clash even come back at all?
Even though his accusations were false... this would leave a stigma on the Elmo voice and such. As consumers we do want to know about past role models... and I feel sad that this one had to come out of the closet this way. Well... at least now bloggers can stop with the Tickle Me Elmo jokes.
ReplyDeleteYou have to wonder why the accuser did what he did... money? Revenge? Elmo wouldn't tickle him anymore... Haha, I just had to put that there x).
Hopefully Clash goes back to Sesame Street.
He came out of the closet in a documentary a few months before this -_-
DeleteWhy would anyone accuse the Elmo puppeteer of something like this? I don't understand. There's really nothing to gain if you're caught. And if you lie, why take it back? It makes you look like the ultimate idiot. Interesting story to think about.
ReplyDeleteExactly. You don't lie about something that serious. it isn't right.
DeleteWow. This is crazy. Why would he do something like that. If he really did do it then why doesn't he just tell the truth.
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