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25 years ago, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland opened. Since that time, a lot has been said about it. It is a movie that should have made money but didn’t. Even though Elmo was very popular at the time.

Who is Elmo?

Elmo is a red “monster” who is one of the most popular stars of Sesame Street. He loves to laugh, make friends, sing songs, and play games. But Elmo has a dark side. He once tried to murder a rock, because his best friend was gaslighting him into thinking it was giving him orders. But we’ll talk about that in another exciting Screen Rant article. Elmo someday wants to move to Alaska.

What is Elmo-mania and the Tickle Me Elmo Scandal?

In 1996, Elmo was more popular than Jesus. To capitalize on this, Tyco released the Tickle Me Elmo doll. If you pushed his tummy, he would shake and vibrate. Stop snickering. Not all toys that shake and vibrate are for adults. We said stop snickering! Screen Rant is a very serious website! Now, where were we? Oh yes. Elmo. Tyco didn’t make enough of these dolls to meet demand, and they sold out on Black Friday of that year.

What is Black Friday?

What a stupid question! This is Screen Rant, not BuzzFeed!

What is Sesame Street?

Now that’s more like it. Sesame Street is a children’s television program from the Children’s Television Workshop (which was later renamed “Sesame Workshop,” which honestly sounds like a decision Screen Rant would make). It has “Muppets” created by Jim Henson.

Who was Jim Henson?

He is a supporting character in the upcoming comedy Saturday Night.

What is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (often referred to as Elmo in Grouchland) is a 1999 feature film. It stars Elmo, and he is having big problems, so Elmo’s mommy sends him to a therapist. What Elmo’s mommy doesn’t know is that Elmo sees dead people. Bruce Willis stars as OKAY WHO IS MIXING UP SCREEN RANT’S FILES FOR 1999 MOVIES?!?? THIS ISN’T FUNNY!

What is The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland about?

In The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (often referred to as Elmo in Grouchland), Elmo’s favorite thing in the whole world is Blanket, which is a blanket, and may or may not be alive. This is the first and last appearance of Blanket, who died on the way back to his home planet after the events of this movie. After a tussle with his “friend” Zoe, in which she gets needlessly grabby with his prized possession, Elmo’s blanket ends up in Oscar’s trash can, sucking both Elmo and the blanket into Grouchland.

But Elmo’s adventures in Grouchland are just beginning, as his blanket is immediately stolen by Huxley. Huxley is a villain who really, really, REALLY wants Elmo’s blanket. He calls it his “wubby,” he loves how soft it is, and he wants to GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER! Huxley doesn’t want to do that to the blanket! Seriously, seek professional help!

Who is Huxley?

We just told you who Huxley was! Don’t tell us you were just skimming through a Screen Rant article so you can skip past our 50 ads!

Is it true that Huxley has a slave bug?

Yes.

Who does Vanessa Williams play in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland?

The Queen of Trash.

What the hell is that?

We assume it means that she is the queen. Of trash.

Wait, so she just rules over trash? Like actual trash?

Well, yes.

How the fuck does that work? Does she live in a dump? How does she sleep at night? On a mattress from Mattress Firm that someone threw away?

Don’t be silly. No one has ever thrown away a mattress from Mattress Firm. Use code “SCREENRANT” for 10% off your online order.

Is it true that Vanessa Williams blows a “sexy raspberry” in the movie?

What is wrong with you? Also, yes.

Why did The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland flop at the box office?

In 1999, there were a lot of box office hits, including The Phantom Menace, Tarzan, Toy Story 2, The Matrix, and Austin Powers in The Spy Who Shagged Me. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland flopped because it wasn’t one of those movies.

I hated Megalopolis! How do I get a refund?

You clicked on the wrong Screen Rant article! You meant to click on “These Ten Moments From Megalopolis Are Still Confusing Us!”

Is Elmo in Grouchland really the biggest Muppet flop ever?

It is! Did you think this was a click-bait header? Why would you question our integrity?

What about Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium? For some reason, Kermit was in that.

That’s a huge stretch. But yes, The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland made less money than Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium.

Does that take inflation into account?

Oh, fuck you.

Have a trashy night, everyone!

Recommended Screen Rant Articles

“Ten Most Meaningful Quotes from The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland”

“Every Time Bert and Ernie ‘Stopped the Movie’ During Elmo in Grouchland to Reassure the Stupid Children Watching That Elmo Wasn’t Going to Die (Ranked)”

“Ten Ways Megalopolis and Elmo in Grouchland Are the Same Film”