I thought Elmo was the one with the tickle fetish, but Etsy seller Devani Weaver has extended the invitation to Ernie, of Bert and Ernie. The Tickle Me Ernie Romper features the Sesame Street regular in an unusual pose.
The Tickle Me Ernie Romper is a bizarre mix of a childhood character and a rather adult clothing design. The result? I have no idea where you're supposed to wear this, but you'll get attention wherever you do decide to go.
'Sesame Street' Style
'Tickle Me Ernie' Romper by Devani Weaver Is Asking for Trouble
Trend Themes
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