"Elmo" taken by police after racist rants in Times Square.

[Mike_D202]

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/angry-elmo-impersonator-taken-away-police-183704752.html

Which of these Elmos is not like the others? Elmo is a beloved Sesame Street character, and his likeness tickles tourists in the pedestrian plazas of Times Square who want shots with the famous giggly persona. (If you're not familiar with the cuddly puppet, check out the video clip above.)

But recently, Elmo impersonators and visitors alike had been tormented by a bad Elmo.

The furious man in the furry red costume spewed anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant invective, often turning his fury on fellow Elmo impersonators. Luis, a 25-year-old Elmo impersonator from Peru, told the New York Times, "He would stop and say that we were all illegal immigrants and that people shouldn't have their photos taken with us."

On Monday, the potty-mouthed man in an Elmo suit was hauled out of Central Park by police and then carted away in an ambulance. His name was withheld and he was not arrested, according to the Times.

He was taken to Metropolitan Hospital Center for a psychological evaluation. But not before he was caught on tape delivering an obscenity-filled rant. His fellow Elmos said they recognized him, and that he was often at their spot in the Times Square pedestrian plazas, harassing with his offending remarks anyone within earshot.

It's impossible to tell whether the caught-on-tape Elmo impersonator is the same one who has been seen in Times Square, but it's probably a good bet. (You can watch the incident, but be warned: The language is offensive.)

The hope is that the police action could give mean Elmo enough of a scare to stay away from the nice Muppets. As he was taken away, onlookers applauded.

Shackle Me Elmo

 

[bullets]

I didn't know there were a bunch of Elmo impersonators lurking in Times Square. What's that about.

 

[Optimus_Prime_]

Yeah, I've seen them. I may have even seen this particular one.

 

[Paladin-Hoss]

Didn't Elmo already got arrested once before? in front of the Mann's Chinese theatre?

Along with Batman if i'm not mistaken...

 

[Duke]

He can giggle & recite his ABCs behind bars now.

 

[terry78]

Considering the voice actor for Elmo is a minority as well, this makes it all the more deliciously ironic.

 

[Erzengel]

I really don't want to to see NY turn into another Vegas or LA with all these characters. I never minded the half naked cowboy or cowgirl because they were unique but all these Elmos, Mickey and Minnie Mouses have got to go.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

 

[Motown Marvel]

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/angry-elmo-impersonator-taken-away-police-183704752.html



Shackle Me Elmo

shackles are racist.

 

[tzarinna]

I'd probably lose my **** too if I was in that hot ass suit when it's blazing outside.

 

[Duke]

I'd probably lose my **** too if I was in that hot ass suit when it's blazing outside.

There is a silver lining to that situation. Just imagine all the excess pounds you'd shed.

 

[Zaranne]

I really don't want to to see NY turn into another Vegas or LA with all these characters. I never minded the half naked cowboy or cowgirl because they were unique but all these Elmos, Mickey and Minnie Mouses have got to go.

LA??? LA wouldn't BE LA without all these characters...it's the land of the fruits and nuts where even the weather is queer...

Out-of-staters, sheesh...