Is the Top Secret Elmo Worth the Hype?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the excitement and concerns regarding the "Top Secret Elmo" toy, including its popularity, potential shortages, and past controversies associated with Elmo products. The scope includes consumer reactions, nostalgia, and references to previous Elmo toys.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express strong enthusiasm for the Top Secret Elmo, indicating a desire to own the toy.
  • Others comment on the potential for another craze surrounding Elmo, suggesting a pattern of consumer behavior.
  • Concerns are raised about a possible shortage of the toy, indicating that demand may exceed supply.
  • A participant recalls a past Elmo toy controversy, questioning the clarity of the toy's speech and suggesting that similar issues may arise with the new product.
  • There is a humorous exchange about loyalty to other characters, such as Mickey and Tweety, in relation to Elmo.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants show a mix of excitement and skepticism regarding the Top Secret Elmo, with no clear consensus on whether the hype is justified or if concerns about past controversies are valid.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference past experiences with Elmo toys, highlighting issues with sound quality and consumer reactions, but do not resolve the implications of these concerns for the new toy.

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Oh No! Another Elmo craze. :biggrin:
 
What, you're cheatin' on Mickey with Elmo?
 
And their already saying there will be a shortage..hmmm
 
Anyone remember that elmo telephone toy thing, where you press the buttons and he says something, where when you pushed one of the buttons he said something like "I'm going to kill you"? Or was that an Australia only thing.

Anyway, I see this one headin' in the same direction. Kicking people's faces in and all.

Edit: "Controversy

In January 2006, controversy surrounded the book "Potty Time With Elmo" when a mother reported that pressing the buttons caused Elmo to say "Uh oh, 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 "Uh oh, who has to go?" but the low quality of the sound chip makes it difficult to distinguish consonant sounds. [3]" ~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmo#Controversy

I want to know how you get "Who wants to die" from "Who has to go" even in low quality.

Edit2: "Tickle me extreme!" Sounds like advertising you'd market towards babies and mothers. >.>;
 
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selfAdjoint said:
What, you're cheatin' on Mickey with Elmo?

No, I'm not. I'm cheatin' on Tweety with Elmo!

:)

Zz.
 

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