Elmo

See also Tickle Me Elmo for information about trivia and popular culture references specific to the toy. Top Thrill Dragster -------- 2003. On South Africa's Takalani Sesame, he is renamed Neno, and his personality stays essentially the same. Wicked Twister ------------ 2002. Other international version actually include Elmo in Street scenes. Millennium Force ---------- 2000. His voice in Sesamstraat, the Dutch version of the show, is done by Hein Boele. Woodstock's Express --- 1999.

In Portuguese children's books (in Portugal, he did not appear in the TV series), he's known as Simão (Simon). Mantis ------------------------- 1996. Sesame Street is customized for some different international markets, and Elmo is often renamed. Raptor ------------------------- 1994. Aired as part of the Food Network's second annual "Cook With Your Kids Week", the special was produced in conjunction with Sesame Workshop's Healthy Habits for Life program. Mean Streak ---------------- 1991. Emeril and Elmo's Healthy Start was a special featuring Elmo and Emeril Lagasse, that aired November 4, 2005 at 8 pm. Magnum XL 200 ----------- 1989.

In the 3 March 2004 episode "Eppur Si Muove", Elmo receives a medical checkup from Abbey Bartlet, the First Lady, and cheekishly questions her about the validity of her medical license. Iron Dragon ------------------ 1987. Elmo also appeared in a fifth season episode of The West Wing. Disaster Transport -------- 1985. Elmo was the star of the 1999 full-length, theatrically-released motion picture Elmo in Grouchland. Gemini -------------------- 1979. Elmo and a developmental expert gave babysitting tips on the 18 June 2005 episode of Teen Kids News. Jr.

He has appeared on Martha Stewart Living and Martha (13 September 2005), The Tony Danza Show (11 October 2004, 11 April 2005, 10 November 2005), Rove Live (20 March 2001, 24 September 2002, 2004). Wildcat ------------------------ 1979. After a becoming a regular guest on The Rosie O'Donnell Show (28 June 1996, 24 December 1997, 16 February 1998, 5 November 1998, 5 November 1998, 28 January 1999, 21 September 1999, 6 December 1999, 4 January 2001, 21 September 2001, 6 February 2002, 2 May 2002), Elmo began touring the talk-show circuit. Gemini ------------------------- 1978. Another version, Elmo Knows Your Name, comes with a CD that allows parents to program Elmo to say the child's name and other personalized phrases. Corkscrew -------------------- 1976. Other Elmo toys include Hokey Pokey Elmo ("Hokey Cokey Elmo" in the United Kingdom), Limbo Elmo and Let's Pretend Elmo. Cedar Creek Mine Ride -- 1969.

A popular doll called the Tickle Me Elmo was manufactured in his likeness, and became the must-have toy during Christmas in 1996. Blue Streak ------------------- 1964. [1]. To date, Cedar Point has more roller coasters over 200 feet (4) than any other park in the world. The lesson here is never think you're unimportant because you never know what is going to happen." Should Clash be unable to perform Elmo, John Tartaglia is the current backup performer. Cedar Point continued its record breaking tradition in 2003 with Top Thrill Dragster, also designed by Intamin AG, which features a four-second launch to 120 mph (190 km/h) and a 420 foot (128 m) hill with a vertical ascent and a 270 degree spiral on the vertical descent. Kevin's performance inspired the writers to develop Elmo's character. In 2002, Cedar Point announced Wicked Twister, the world's tallest, fastest and first double-spiraling impulse coaster.

Sans continues that "One day [in 1984], Kevin Clash, a talented puppeteer, raised him up and brought energy and life into Elmo and from that day forward we would all write for Elmo. In 2000, Cedar Point and Intamin AG unleashed Millennium Force, which at the time was the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster and the first coaster to top 300 feet (90 m) in height. "There was this extra red puppet lying around and the cast would pick him up sometimes and try to create a personality, but nothing seemed to materialize." The puppet was performed by Caroll Spinney in the early-1970s, Brian Muehl from 1979-1981, and Richard Hunt from 1981-1984. Mantis, also designed by Bolliger and Mabillard, opened in 1996 as the tallest, fastest, and longest stand-up roller coaster with the most loops. Sesame Street-staff writer Nancy Sans once described Elmo's origins. Raptor (rollercoaster), designed by Bolliger and Mabillard, opened in 1994 as the tallest, fastest, and longest inverted roller coaster with the most inverting elements. He is often described as overly optimistic and annoying which became the butt of many jokes among the entertainment industry about him. In 1991 Mean Streak opened as the tallest and fastest wooden coaster.

The character is supposed to be about three and a half years old, and characteristically refers to himself in the third person. In 1989 Magnum XL 200, designed by the now defunct Arrow Dynamics, opened as the tallest, fastest, and steepest roller coaster in existence, as well as being the first full-circuit roller coaster to be taller than 200 feet (60 m). . In 1978 Gemini debuted as the tallest, fastest, and steepest roller coaster on earth. Noodle. In 1976 Corkscrew was the first roller coaster to turn its riders upside down three times. Noodle's Brother Mr. The Cedar Creek Mine Ride opened in 1969 as one of the very first run-away mine train style roller coasters.

Noodle and Mr. Many of its roller coasters were record setters when they opened. He is accompanied by his goldfish, Dorothy, and silent Charlie Chaplin–like characters named Mr. The park continued to expand rapidly through the next 50 years. He currently hosts the last full segment on Sesame Street, called Elmo's World, which is aimed at toddlers. With the uproar occurring and the sudden popularity of Disneyland in California, Roose and Legros decided to end their plans to tear down Cedar Point and instead announced their plans to turn Cedar Point into the Disneyland of the Midwest. He is a furry red Muppet monster with googly eyes and an orange nose. Once the citizens of Sandusky found out about Roose and Legros' plans, they wrote letters to the governor of Ohio urging him to intervene.

Elmo is a fictional character on the children's television show Sesame Street. With this in mind, they built a marina and constructed a causeway leading from the amusement area to Sandusky. [3]. When they first bought Cedar Point, Roose and Legros planned on tearing down the existing park and turning it into a residential area. In January 2006, controversy surrounded the book "Potty Time With Elmo" when a mother reported that pressing the buttons caused Elmo to say "Who wants to die?" The books manufacturer said that this was not an isolated claim, and that they'd had several complaints about the book. The Great Depression had an adverse effect on Cedar Point, and it did not fully recover until the 1950s when businessmen George Roose and Emile Legros bought the park. (Right hand operates the mouth, left hand operates the left paw, right hand is operated by a second person.). In 1929 The Cedar Point Cyclone was built by legendary designer Harry Traver.

This is common with muppets, due to the method of operation. Cedar Point continued to expand over the course of the century, adding a series of new rides and roller coasters. Elmo appears to be left-handed, because he uses that "paw" to draw with his crayon and operate his computer mouse. Around the turn of the twentieth century, businessman George Arthur Boeckling spent several decades expanding the park by planting flower gardens, adding a boardwalk and rides, constructing lagoons, and opening several hotels including The Breakers Hotel which opened on June 12, 1905, and still operates today. The song is likely not part of the Sesame Street canon. When the war ended, Cedar Point resumed its role as a summer picnic area, and the initial park was constructed in 1870. According to the parody song "Elmo You Can Drive My Car" (based on The Beatles's "Drive My Car"), Elmo had a "maybe I love you" romance with a girl that had celebrity aspirations. During the American Civil War, an earthwork housing a battery of four field artillery pieces was constructed at the tip of the peninsula to help guard access to the Confederate prisoner of war camp on nearby Johnson's Island.

Despite her extremely close relationship to Elmo, the sister has never been mentioned before or again. . According to one Sesame Street picture book, Elmo also has at least one set of grandparents, and a sister. Cedar Point and Valleyfair! were the original operating partners of the Cedar Fair, LP amusement park company. These are also the names of puppeteer Kevin Clash's parents [2]. Cedar Point has the world's second tallest and fastest roller coaster, Top Thrill Dragster. His parents, according to the Birthday segment of Elmo's World, are named George and Gladys. It opened in 1870 and is the second oldest amusement park in North America (Lake Compounce being the oldest).

A parody of Tickle Me Elmo was included in the Jhonen Vasquez comic, Squee titled Tickle Me Hellmo. In addition to amusement park rides it offers beaches, two waterparks (one indoors), a marina, several hotels, and a "Challenge Park" featuring attractions such as go-karts and miniature golf. Moe then tickles him, as Elmo slaps him and says "'No' means 'No' for Elmo!". Cedar Point is a 364 acre (1.5 km²) amusement park located near Sandusky, Ohio on a peninsula jutting into Lake Erie. In another episode of The Simpsons, a Tickle Me Elmo doll appears in Maggie's nursery. Both Cedar Point and sister park (and onetime competitor) Geauga Lake are often referred to by western Pennsylvanians as the "Ohio parks", due to their proximity and their competition with Pittsburgh's own Kennywood, usually the chief rival to Cedar Point. Bush, he said, "Elmo go to wrong fundraiser.". Cedar Point is operated by Cedar Fair, L.P., a consortium that also owns Knott's Berry Farm in California, Worlds of Fun in Missouri, Cedar Point and Geauga Lake in Ohio, Michigan's Adventure in Michigan, Dorney Park in Pennsylvania, Valleyfair in Minnesota, and several waterparks.

In another episode of The Simpsons a parody of post-9/11 America, Elmo appeared in a political prison after supporting opponents of George W. Others that have visited the park include Montel Williams, Yasmine Bleeth, Drew Carey, Monica Lewinsky, Rob Lowe, LeBron James, the members of Simple Plan, as well as Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns team members. He reminded Homer, who didn't want to pay for a pledge he made to a PBS phone-a-thon, that "Elmo knows where you live.". Some past employees who have gone on to fame include Sam Warner, Arsenio Hall, and Knute Rockne who worked as a lifeguard at Cedar Point in 1913 and invented the forward pass with teammate Gus Dorais on the beach during their off-time. Elmo briefly appeared as a vengeful cartoon character in a Simpsons episode. Cedar Point also has 68 different amusement rides, the most world-wide. Cedar Point currently retains 3 of the top 5 Roller Coasters (in terms of height and speed) in North America, and two of the top 3 world-wide.

Cedar Point has been voted "Best Amusement Park in the World" for 8 years running by Amusement Today newspaper (1998 - 2005). The sand is the right texture for making sand castles. The beach on Lake Erie is wide, and both it and the shore have a generally gradual slope. Hotel Breakers arcade is located at the base of Breakers Tower.

Challenge Park arcade is located in a building that also houses a food stand. The two other arcades are technically outside of the park. Jitney is located in the rear of the park and has Skeeball. Gemini arcade is located across from the Gemini roller coaster and features Skeeball and boomball.

Coliseum features over 30 lanes of Skeeball and over 100 video and redemption games. The same building also holds Cedar Point Police, Park Operations and the Ballroom. Coliseum is the largest and includes the arcade maintenance office. Cedar Point has five arcades on the peninsula.

The Great American Racing Derby, a ride from Euclid Beach Park which simulated a horse race, still runs today at Cedar Point, who acquired it in 1967, renamed Cedar Downs. It has two antique carousels which retain their original wooden animals, many smaller carnival-type rides, as well as county-fair style booths and games and a variety of musical shows, which are considered 2nd only to Disney. In contrast to many parks that have completely modernized, Cedar Point has retained some older rides as well. There is, however, some discrepancy as to whether or not one of Magic Mountain's coasters (Superman the Escape) is truly a coaster.

However, in 2006 Six Flags Magic Mountain will open Tatsu, a flying roller coaster, making their coaster count 17. Cedar Point was tied with Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California for having the most roller coasters at any park; with 16 roller coasters each as of 2005. While you cannot see mainland Canada—it is much too far—a good eye might be able to spot Pelee Island, a Canadian island in the middle of Lake Erie, 34 km or 21 miles to the north. It is said that if you have the courage, you can see all the way out to Canada if you look out at the top of the hill on Millennium Force, Magnum XL 200, or Top Thrill Dragster.

This Giant Frisbee, manufactured by Huss GmbH, swings riders at 70 mph (110 kph) while spinning them. In 2005, Cedar Point built a new ride called maXair. Many of the original souvineers and materials were burned or destroyed. The name was quickly changed when the marketing department realized the full negative connotation of the word 'banshee' and all 'The Banshee' stickers, pins and other promotional materials that had been given to employees were recalled.

The original proposed name for the Mantis was The Banshee and the proposed coaster would be painted black and silver. The Hotel is also the de facto headquarters for several Cedar Point departments including Central Reservations (Department 402), Park Operator / PBX and Housekeeping. Another interesting aspect of the Breakers is that the map of the hotel's layout given to guest upon check-in to help them find their rooms 'hides' several areas of the complex, including an entire hallway on the second floor devoted to employee housing. The Hotel Breakers has hosted 6 American Presidents in its history, Taft, Coolidge, Wilson, Harding, Roosevelt and Eisenhower.

It's Presidential Suite is one of the most expensive hotel rooms in Sandusky, commanding $1000 per night during the peak season. Hotel Breakers Trivia: Built in 1905, Hotel Breakers owned by Cedar Fair and located at the rear of the park, features original Tiffany stained-glass windows in its lobby.