There is no substance on earth more addictive than Elmo is to a two year old.<p>In most television shows and movies what people are looking for is somebody that represents them - call it an &quot;avatar&quot; if you must. When kids watch Sesame Street they relate directly to Elmo.<p>He&#x27;s younger, smaller, has an insatiable curiosity, and is in a permanent mode of questioning and discovery. He even has similar mannerisms to children - he laughs a lot, has lots of energy, and is frequently confused as to what&#x27;s happening around him.<p>The reason the author doesn&#x27;t like Elmo is because Elmo acts like a two year old. The reason two year olds love Elmo is because Elmo acts like a two year old.<p>Sesame Street was created for two-year-olds, not bitter Internet pundits.