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‘Who Wants To Die’ Talking Elmo
Status: Either a prank or a manufacturing defect
When Angela Bolls bought an interactive Elmo book for her young daughter, Miranda, she had no idea what she would be exposing her daughter to: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?" ... 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.
So I guess some prankster with a dark sense of humor has been tampering with the potty-training books. That, or the books are satanically possessed. I actually don't think the mother should be complaining too much. That book could be worth a fortune on eBay.
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Here is a funny story related to this one:
http://www.wgem.com/News/index.php?ID=14508
Beat up Elmo! Rip out your fur! Come on and shout! Shout! Come on and Shout! Shout!
Come on and shout!
Posted by Jillian in New York on Fri Aug 10, 2007 at 05:30 PM
http://www.wgem.com/News/index.php?ID=14508
Beat up Elmo! Rip out your fur! Come on and shout! Shout! Come on and Shout! Shout!
Come on and shout!
What is that Who wet the bed audio?
LOL!
It reminds me of that Cookie monster book that says "I like to f**t" instead of
"I like my truck"!
This also reminds me of a story in the news where one of those teletubbies dolls (the big purple one) said something like "I've got a gun!"
Posted by Mimitchi Fan on Sat Aug 11, 2007 at 06:08 AM
LOL!
It reminds me of that Cookie monster book that says "I like to f**t" instead of
"I like my truck"!
This also reminds me of a story in the news where one of those teletubbies dolls (the big purple one) said something like "I've got a gun!"
Otaku-maniac wrote:
I used to have a kiddie cd player thing that would say over and over when there was no disk, "please insert disk." When the batteries ran down, it said "please insert piss."
LOL!
I have furbies just like Tru's cousin.
However, when the book's buttons are pressed, it reportedly says something it is not supposed to -- "who wants to die?"
LOL!
Posted by Mimitchi Fan on Sat Aug 11, 2007 at 06:12 AM
I used to have a kiddie cd player thing that would say over and over when there was no disk, "please insert disk." When the batteries ran down, it said "please insert piss."
LOL!
I have furbies just like Tru's cousin.
However, when the book's buttons are pressed, it reportedly says something it is not supposed to -- "who wants to die?"
LOL!
I have an Abby Cadabby doll that says "Twinkle Ouch!" instead of "Twinkle Out!"!
Posted by Mimitchi Fan in New York on Sun Sep 09, 2007 at 09:04 AM
-sings to the tune of YMCA-
Who wet the bed?
We're gonna say it now,
Who wet the bed?
I don't know who did,
But it was a little seapony kid!
Who wet the bed?
I love My Little Pony!
LOL at rip out your fur!
Posted by Mimitchi Fan in New York on Sun Sep 09, 2007 at 09:08 AM
Who wet the bed?
We're gonna say it now,
Who wet the bed?
I don't know who did,
But it was a little seapony kid!
Who wet the bed?
I love My Little Pony!
LOL at rip out your fur!
My older brother bought a copy of this book, just to see if it said that, and it does!!! He moved and now i have the book, when you press the button with the purple background it really does say "who wants to die"
Posted by Natalie in TN on Sat Nov 17, 2007 at 09:09 AM
That's terrible. Who wants to teach their kids something inappropriate? Before you know it, they're saying "Uh oh, who wants to die?"
Posted by Oh my gosh! in Lexington on Sun Jan 06, 2008 at 06:49 AM
There was this story where My Little Pony Newborn Rainbow Dash said "F*** you!" instead of "I Love You!"
I have her,but she doesn't curse!
Posted by Mimitchi Fan in New York on Sat Jan 26, 2008 at 11:55 AM
I have her,but she doesn't curse!
How about America stops being so lazy and just stops importing? America can't so anything for themselves. Look at how it is effecting the generations to come. First lead paint and now this? What is going on? It's obviously a case of sneaky pot shots against America. How many are we going to take before we finally put our foot down?
Posted by Anonymous in Massachusetts on Fri Feb 22, 2008 at 08:06 PM
its batteries or a hoax. new one is out now. could be a manafacuture idea to get press
Posted by wess on Sat Feb 23, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Actually, it has nothing to do with the batteries and this is not a hoax! I am the "proud", if you will, owner of 2 of these tainted books. Still in the wrapping! They were all removed from the shelves and replaced with non defective ones. Some of mine years ago sold for 50-75 dollars, I plan on keeping mine and hope its one of the last one's remaining! Let me know what you all think!
Posted by Dan in Minnesota on Thu Apr 10, 2008 at 08:16 AM
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