There’s a furless ‘Tickle Me Elmo’ and it’s terrifying the internet

Ah Elmo. The lovable Sesame Street character who makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Lucky for us we can almost have the real thing in the form of Tickle Me Elmo. The plush toy was released in 1996 by Tyco Toys and quickly became the must-have toy of the Nineties. it still sells incredibly well to this day and did we mention that it is ADORABLE. It still sells incredibly well and did we mention that it is ADORABLE. via GIPHY Well if you've ever had a bit of a twisted mind and wondered what Elmo looked like without fur (you weirdo) you can be assured it's all kinds of creepy. Ever wondered what #ticklemeElmo looks like without fur ? #tinkering #takeapart @SciTechMuseum #summercamp #mymuseum2017 pic.twitter.com/w6sPwQfnJh

— #ScienceMobile (@ScienceMobileEN) April 12, 2017

As you can imagine, people aren't happy,

@ScienceMobileEN @SciTechMuseum What did you do to Elmo!? pic.twitter.com/cPKXcanQOn

— No Bull Intentions (@NoBullIntention) April 12, 2017

@NoBullIntention @ScienceMobileEN It's all in the name of science!

— #SciTechMuseum (@SciTechMuseum) April 12, 2017

I can honestly say the answer to this question is no https://t.co/UyOM9uc1WG

— Brandon Wall (@Walldo) April 12, 2017

Hollywood producers: here's your next horror movie https://t.co/ivWZBFebGw

— Andrew Brown (@AndrewBrownAU) April 12, 2017

@ScienceMobileEN @SciTechMuseum pic.twitter.com/Z8E1dldlNy

— Jason Wells (@JasonBretWells) April 12, 2017

@ScienceMobileEN @SciTechMuseum Prototype for the upcoming Consume your Soul Elmo.

— Andrew W (@awhite) April 12, 2017

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