Elmo in talking children's book: "Who wants to die?"

You may have read this, but I just had to add it for records here in the AAblog:

Local6.com, Orlando, FL story:

A mother in Dallas is one of several parents complaining about a new interactive book for toddlers in which Sesame Street character Elmo asks "who wants to die?" according to a Local 6 News report.

Family members said 16-month-old Miranda Boll's new book, "Potty Time With Elmo," was supposed to teach an interactive lesson using voice commands.

However, when the book's buttons are pressed, it reportedly says something it is not supposed to -- "who wants to die?"

"It's a sick joke," mother Angela Bolls said. "If it's a joke then it's a bad one, you know? And it's not necessary. It's inappropriate."

Bolls said she checked another copy of the same book and found that it says something completely different; "Who wants to try to go potty?"

The company that makes the book said it has had several complaints concerning the book, according to the report.

Think it's a Grand Illusion? You can get one, but since all of the books with the, uh, glitch, have been pulled from retail stores, so eBay is your only option now. Some bidding has started as low as around $10, but some auctions, including those nearing closing and those with the 'Buy it Now" option, are as much as $100.


Some YTMND sites:

elmo wants you to die!
Elmo "Who wants to die"
Elmo wants you to die!!!!!11