Being Elmo, a documentary about puppeteer Kevin Clash, premiered at Sundance this week. This video of Clash, Elmo, and a pregnant fan sums up the enduring wonder of Muppets in general, and the specific joyous charms of Elmo in particular: Even though you can see Clash putting the Elmo puppet on, it still really feels like Elmo is a sentient — and deeply loving — being. Is it dusty in here? There’s… something in my eye…
So sweet it hurts, PopWatchers.
It IS dusty in here
yup. dusty.
Very dusty!
Awwwww!!!
Elmo is so sweet and charming there.
Yup, incredibly dusty!
super dusty, for real.
watched it 3 times….and it’s still dusty i here
Its my allergies . . .
Had to wait until I got home to view and it was worth it! I wish I had a hug from Elmo when I was preggers too!
Where are my damn tissues…
My contacts are bothering me…
Kevin Clash is awesomeness defined. I can’t wait to see that documentary.
Sooooooo very dusty…
I’ve seen interviews before… you can’t help but look at the puppet and not the puppeteer, even if they’re right there. Something about the Muppets just grabs you and you forget that someone else is making them move and talk.