Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Journal 6: The Pupeteer of Elmo Isn't Who We Thought..

Elmo Pupeteer, Kevin Clash, Courtesy of ABC 5 Eyewitness News
When I came upon this article, "Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash Faces a Third Accusation of Underage Sex, in Continuation of World's Worst Bedtime Story" I was shocked.  As a kid, I watched Sesame Street every morning before I left for school.  It was on at 7:00, so I always made sure I was dressed and ready so I could watch it while I ate my breakfast.  According to Sean O'Neal, Kevin Clash had been faced with two accusations of having underage sex with children.  It was recently revealed that it wasn't only two, but now a third child.  The third accuser told O'Neal about his apartment.  He remembers many Elmo objects such as Elmo dolls, an Emmy award, and many pictures of Elmo with famous people, in his living room.

After reading this article it really makes you think.  It is sad to think that something that I loved so much at one time could turn into this.  It is scary to think about what causes people to do such things.  And it is crazy to think about what these children have to live with that had to experience this.  They too, are forever scarred.  It does surprise me though how long people have waited to say anything to someone about the accusations being made.  Maybe they tried their best to just forget about what happened, or maybe they even didn't know what to do so they just stayed quiet.  Either way, I am glad to hear that they did finally say something, even if it has been awhile.  Clash should not be able to get away with something like that.  He should be punished for the wrong that he did.  

http://www.avclub.com/articles/elmo-puppeteer-kevin-clash-faces-a-third-accusatio,89158/
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  1. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    I also came across this article when searching for my own topic for this week's journal. I was really shocked to hear what Kevin Clash did. Honestly it made me embarrassed to hear it actually. That such an child idol is being faced with his third accusation of having sex with a child. This just proves that nobody is all they physically appear to be. I believe he should be punished for what he did wrong and have to apologize to the public for his misdoings too.

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  2. Lauren BiscobingNovember 29, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    I totally agree with you. It is amazing how hollywood could hide and cover up something so big like that. It's interesting how people who have publicity can get away with something so harmful to others. I also find it a little hypocritical that someone who publicizes a children show, is then taking advantage of children. You made very good points.

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