Will Elmo Become Jerry Sandusky’s Cellmate?

On Monday, Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash was accused of an inappropriate relationship with an underage teen.

The 52-year old told authorities the Sesame Street character is to blame for the sex scandal, not him personally.

“When Elmo became a top-selling Tyco toy, he was forced into the arms of children everywhere,” Clash told OMGG.com. “It was just a matter of time before he snapped and started tickling them back.”

The red Muppet is currently in a holding cell in Los Angeles, awaiting trial.