Cookie Monster got arrested yesterday for shoving a toddler. Obviously it was a man dressed up as Cookie Monster, and it happened in Times Square, where basically nothing good will ever happen, but still, come on Cookie Monster!
As it turns out, Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash is an innocent man after all -- the 'Sesame Street' veteran was recently accused of having an affair with a 16 year old some seven years ago, but now the accuser has recanted the allegations.
On Monday, news broke that an unnamed 24-year-old man had accused Kevin Clash, who is the creator and puppeteer of Elmo on 'Sesame Street,' of engaging in a sexual relationship with him when he was 16. Today, that man has recanted his allegations.
Elmo has to be my very favorite Muppet, it used to Miss Piggy growing up, but Elmo has captured my heart. He's just so cute you want to squeeze his little furry cheeks. Elmo is suppose to be a 3 year old who teaches kids great lessons, and they usually listen. The documentary explores what it takes to be Elmo, which is 50 year old Kevin Clash's job.