Wil Wheaton say Larry David “attacking” Elmo that appeared on TV final week could have been humorous to some, however to him it was no laughing matter… as a result of it introduced again previous, unhealthy recollections.
The 'Star Trek' actor reacted strongly when the 'Curb' star put his fingers on the 'Sesame Avenue' puppet on the 'At this time' present – taking to Fb to jot down a prolonged essay criticizing LD …whereas in the identical breath he defined why it shook him to his core.
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He writes, “What the fuck is fallacious with that man? Elmo is one of the best buddy of a number of generations of kids. Within the Sesame Avenue universe, ELMO IS A CHILD, who’s at present placing psychological well being and caring for others within the highlight.”
WW provides… “And Larry F***ing David… did… that? And thought it was… going to be… humorous? What? What an asshole****. What a silly self -centered, tone-deaf ass****.”
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Wil goes on to say that his father abused him as a toddler – shaking him by the shoulders and yelling in his face, amongst different issues, and he says that when he noticed Larry do this to Elmo, his coronary heart raced because it internally bubbled up got here. trauma in his head. He's additionally fairly severe.
He ends by saying that what Elmo means to so many children — particularly in that section, the place he promoted psychological well being consciousness — makes Larry's assault that rather more sickening.
Wil ends with… 'A person who would belittle and mock that’s not a person in any respect. Disgrace on you, Larry David.” This rant of his, by the way in which, ended up being like 900 phrases on FB.
FWIW, Larry “apologized” shortly after his outburst to Elmo… and clearly thought it was all in good enjoyable. However apparently not, from Wil's POV – the man is downright outraged and damage.
Name up 'Frolic'… and zoom in on Larry's confused face.
