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September 27, 2010
Elmo bad?
"Don't Harass the Tourists, Elmo!", originally uploaded by antonkawasaki.
It's been a tough week for Elmo. The furry resident of Sesame Street first had his recorded segment with Katy Perry cut from Sesame Street because Katy's clothes were a little too flattering. Katy then made a good-natured retaliation on Saturday Night Live. So, imagine Elmo's frustration when he just wanted to relax at the Winter Park, Fla. Guitar Center and instead got assaulted:
The attack occurred about 3 p.m. Saturday when the man dressed like Elmo went into the Guitar Center at the Winter Park Village, police said.
Police said the man was hired to perform as Elmo at a children's event at the Winter Park Village and took a break. Police said the man was browsing in the guitar store when the assailant walked in.
According to police, the attacker went right for Elmo, causing a disturbance in the store and starting a fight.
Elmo was able to fight off his attacker as punches were thrown and broke a few of the assailant's fingers, police said.
Geez! There is some man-dressed-in-costume rage lately. I'm glad Elmo is okay, but really - what could Elmo do to inspire such violence? Admittedly, his voice is a little hard on the ears sometimes, but he's no Fran Drescher. I cannot fathom.
Anyway, I'm sure your next question is, "what about the children?" Don't worry, they're good:
Police said Elmo was not hurt, and no children saw the fight.
Also, in case you were planning to base your next residence purchase on Elmo-related crime statistics, Winter Park (which is very nice, by the way) is still the place to be:
According to Winter Park police Lt. Wayne Farrell, he said he has never seen an Elmo attack in his 37 years of experience.
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Posted at September 27, 2010 04:49 PM