Being Elmo

I need to see this.  Right now, if at all possible.  Puppets can be a little creepy sometimes, but it's only because I find that puppeteers can infuse them with such lifelike qualities.  It really amazes me how captivating they can be.  I will always have fond memories of Kermit, and I've always liked Elmo--except the Tickle Me Elmo toys that were popular a few years back.  Those were annoying.  But the real Elmo has always been wonderful.

I especially love Elmo shown in unexpected ways...like in this outtake of Ricky Gervais' visit to Sesame Street:



"You can't even control a puppet and a fat guy."

Elmo also appeared on Jimmy Fallon's talk show:



I just want to hug him.  Elmo, not Jimmy Fallon.  The above is a long clip, but the best part starts at about 5 minutes in when Fallon makes Elmo sing a song that Elmo cannot remember all the words to, and he gets embarrassed.  Elmo tells Fallon he can't come to Sesame Street anymore.

If you're into muppets as much as I am, you may want to search for Kermit on the Ellen Degeneres show. It's a great interview.