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Larry Koopa
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"* Some longtime fans of the series, particularly those who had begun watching it prior to Elmo's introduction, resent his now-prominent status, which has caused some older characters to see reduced roles.
* Some people believe that Elmo's characteristic of referring to himself and others in the third person will teach children improper English usage. In its FAQ, the Sesame Workshop responds to this accusation, stating that this behavior "mimics the behavior of many preschoolers".
* In January 2006, controversy surrounded the book "Potty Time With Elmo" when a mother reported that pressing the buttons caused Elmo to say "Who wants to die?" The book's manufacturer said that this was not an isolated claim, and that they'd had several complaints about the book. In fact, Elmo is saying "Who wants to try?" but the low quality of the sound chip makes it difficult to distinguish consonant sounds." |
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Empy
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:25 am
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I have never seen a preschooler talk in third person. ever. |
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Larry Koopa
Sam
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:26 am
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| Empy wrote: | | I have never seen a preschooler talk in third person.. |
Maiq...
oh wait, Maiq isnt a preschooler. |
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Dunno what to put here...
UnkNown
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:32 am
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| Empy wrote: | | I have never seen a preschooler talk in third person. ever. |
And the "Who wants to die?" Thing made me laugh hard. |
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Whah hah hah hah Whack!
Whacka
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:56 am
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| UnkNown wrote: | | Empy wrote: | | I have never seen a preschooler talk in third person. ever. |
And the "Who wants to die?" Thing made me laugh hard. |
Whacka-Doo! There was something very similar to that on youtube except with Wario Ware Touched, that if you spin the Ashley record very fast it says "I send young kids to hell." or somethign like that.... |
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UnkNown
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:01 am
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| Whacka wrote: | | UnkNown wrote: | | Empy wrote: | | I have never seen a preschooler talk in third person. ever. |
And the "Who wants to die?" Thing made me laugh hard. |
Whacka-Doo! There was something very similar to that on youtube except with Wario Ware Touched, that if you spin the Ashley record very fast it says "I send young kids to hell." or somethign like that.... |
Lol. Double laugh hard! |
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Flavio Twitch Boobs
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:09 am
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| Whacka wrote: | | UnkNown wrote: | | Empy wrote: | | I have never seen a preschooler talk in third person. ever. |
And the "Who wants to die?" Thing made me laugh hard. |
Whacka-Doo! There was something very similar to that on youtube except with Wario Ware Touched, that if you spin the Ashley record very fast it says "I send young kids to hell." or somethign like that.... |
They think it says "I have Granted Kids to Hell". Buncha crag. |
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Whah hah hah hah Whack!
Whacka
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:24 am
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| Hario wrote: | | Whacka wrote: | | UnkNown wrote: | | Empy wrote: | | I have never seen a preschooler talk in third person. ever. |
And the "Who wants to die?" Thing made me laugh hard. |
Whacka-Doo! There was something very similar to that on youtube except with Wario Ware Touched, that if you spin the Ashley record very fast it says "I send young kids to hell." or somethign like that.... |
They think it says "I have Granted Kids to Hell". Buncha crag. |
Whacka-Doo! I tried it and it did not say anything like what the one in youtube did. |
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Poyo!
Kirby
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:38 am
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| Whacka wrote: | | Hario wrote: | | Whacka wrote: | | UnkNown wrote: | | Empy wrote: | | I have never seen a preschooler talk in third person. ever. |
And the "Who wants to die?" Thing made me laugh hard. |
Whacka-Doo! There was something very similar to that on youtube except with Wario Ware Touched, that if you spin the Ashley record very fast it says "I send young kids to hell." or somethign like that.... |
They think it says "I have Granted Kids to Hell". Buncha crag. |
Whacka-Doo! I tried it and it did not say anything like what the one in youtube did. |
Hmm... my copy of the game did that when I spun the record fast enough... |
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Djacwmwfin
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:41 am
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| DirtBike06 wrote: | "* Some longtime fans of the series, particularly those who had begun watching it prior to Elmo's introduction, resent his now-prominent status, which has caused some older characters to see reduced roles.
* Some people believe that Elmo's characteristic of referring to himself and others in the third person will teach children improper English usage. In its FAQ, the Sesame Workshop responds to this accusation, stating that this behavior "mimics the behavior of many preschoolers".
* In January 2006, controversy surrounded the book "Potty Time With Elmo" when a mother reported that pressing the buttons caused Elmo to say "Who wants to die?" The book's manufacturer said that this was not an isolated claim, and that they'd had several complaints about the book. In fact, Elmo is saying "Who wants to try?" but the low quality of the sound chip makes it difficult to distinguish consonant sounds." |
Secret Nazi Elmo. |
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Manpersonguything
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:46 am
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On wario ware touched theres a record and if you spin it fast farwards it says:
"I have granted kids to hell"
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"i dont have nooo butt and toast" (?) |
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PEPSIMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!
Cherry
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:49 am
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| manpersonguything wrote: | | "i dont have nooo butt and toast" (?) |
She's saying she has one fiiine a- *shot*
Oww... Anyway. Controversy is unfounded a lot of the time. Like here. |
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Djacwmwfin
Joshamuffin
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 11:54 am
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Stuff like this are people who care waaaay too much. |
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Whah hah hah hah Whack!
Whacka
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| Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:04 pm
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| manpersonguything wrote: | On wario ware touched theres a record and if you spin it fast farwards it says:
"I have granted kids to hell"
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"i dont have nooo butt and toast" (?) |
Whacka-Doo! I already said that! Read the damn topics before you reply! |
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Djacwmwfin
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*brings out whacking hammer* Heh. *Whacks DirtBike06*
Aww... my hammer broke. Now I can't whack whacka. >.< |
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