Elmo’s Potty Time
Several weeks ago, I mentioned a movie that I feel is one of the most disturbing ones I have seen in awhile. It is called “Elmo’s Potty Time”. This particular video has the Sesame Street characters teaching children how to successfully use the potty and discusses the challenges for children. While I don’t mind an instructional video talking about using the potty, it is the presentation that bothers me.
I have taken one clip from the movie so just check it out and see what you think.
What bothers me, and that clip isn’t the worst part, is that the characters I know and loved as a child do stand up potty humor. It is really awkward to hear Elmo, Grover, Baby Bear, and Gordon break into songs about going pee and poo. They also have a part of the video where children yell out different names for going to the bathroom, such as: piddle, poo, pee, doodee, poopa, urinate, etc…
Again, I think it is a good video for kids but I just dont’ want to watch it. The first few times I felt uncomfortable watching it because it is kind of awkward watching Grover crossing his legs and telling Elmo he has to piss. To me it is like lamaze class. You don’t want to go but because you had to, you think all guys should go. I dont’ want to watch this video but I think you should, at least once.
Date: July 1, 2009
Categories: Film and Television
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