A dark fan theory explores the illicit affair between Elmo's mom and his Uncle Jack

The recentSesame Street seminar on racism has caused quite a stir on the Internet, thanks in large part to a scene in which Elmo's father, Louie, explains why people are protesting police brutality.

Beyond its socio-political importance, many were aghast to learn that Elmo who is a muppet also has a biological family.

Elmo has parents?? https://t.co/axESQB9KVN

— Mario Candelaria (@TheOtherMarioC) June 8, 2020

But Elmo doesn't just have a dad. According to his Muppet wikia entry:

Elmo lives inan apartmentonSesame Streetwith his motherMae, his fatherLouie, and, in some storybooks, a sister namedDaisy. He has a pet goldfish namedDorothy.

Other relatives inElmo's familyincludehis grandma and grandpa;his great-grandmother(featured ina 1989 episode) andhis great-grandfather(named Selmo); hisUncle Jack,Aunt Jill, and cousinJesse(featured inWhen Families Grieve); plus additional cousinsElmer(featured inKids' Favorite Country Songs),Chester(featured inHere For You), andMimsy. Additionally, the television specialSesame Street Stays Up Lateshows Elmo's "international" cousins PepfromMexicoandElmonosukefromJapan. As seen inThe Furchester Hotel, he also has an auntFunella Furchester, an uncleFurgus Fuzz, and a cousinPhoebe Furchester-Fuzz.

In short, Elmo has a big family. Which means a lot of Muppet sex.

But what if Elmo's dad isn't actually his dad?

They never discuss why Uncle Jack is dead but I HAVE MY THEORIES https://t.co/Qt2QAPQOTD