Misinterpretations of Elmo product voices
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Potty Time With Elmo, a book with sound buttons, was said by a Ellensburg, Washington woman to say "Uh oh, who wants to die?" The button was to say "Uh oh, who has to go?", but some of the book sound files compressed improperly. According to NBC, the books could be returned to the store of purchase, or replaced for free by calling (800) 595-8484.[1]
another Elmo toy told kids to "Beat Up Elmo" in 2007
After replacing the battery of an Elmo Knows Your Name stuffed toy, 2-year-old James Bowman's toy suddenly started saying "Kill James", according to his mother.[2]
Sources
- ↑ "Elmo Book Asks: 'Who Wants To Die?'", nbc4, January 26, 2006.
- ↑ Peter Bernard and Ray Reyes, "Toddler's Elmo Doll Makes Death Threats, Family Says", News Channel 8 and The Tampa Tribune, February 21, 2008.
