Elmo is perhaps the most famous personality which every Singaporean child would ever know because there are so many Elmo merchandises. "Tickle Me Elmo" is an example. He currently hosts the last full segment on Sesame Street, titled Elmo's World, which is aimed at toddlers.
His puppeteer is Kevin Clash, who uses falsetto to produce his voice.
Why is he so famous? Is it because he is so eye-catching, all decked in the primary colour which screams "Hot"? Is it because to the Asian eye, Red is so traditionally outstanding? Is it culturally, subconsciously an object of desire which makes the patriotic blood boil with pride at a feverish level?
Take a look at this tableau, all made by yours truly, in Air-Dry Clay. Does Elmo stand out ever so prominently? You tell me.
FYI, Elmo is the only Muppet ever to testify before the U.S. Congress. At the request and with the assistance of Rep. Duke Cunningham, he testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education in April 2002, urging support for increased funding in music education. [Source for this:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmo]
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