Get your hands on these Elmo Tickle Hands

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Bizarre product extension of the week: Elmo Tickle Hands. According to Brandweek: "Tickle Hands is a pair of furry gloves that emit the sounds of Elmo's laughter when they touch surfaces or objects." Sure, I'd fantasized about such a product, maybe even sent e-mails (and sketches!) to Fisher-Price. I'd expected a cease-and-desist order at best. Who knew they'd go and sell the fuzzy fingers for $29.99? There's a Facebook app that allows you to send a "Ticklegram" to friends.

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