Science museum shares terrifying video of furless Tickle Me Elmo doll

April 13 (UPI) -- A science museum in Canada is responsible for causing nightmares for many of its Twitter followers after sharing video of a furless Tickle Me Elmo.

The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ontario shared video of the furless Elmo doll being tickled during the museum's summer camp.

"Ever wondered what Tickle Me Elmo looks like without fur?" the museum asked.

The sight of the doll's white mechanized skeleton and exposed wiring writhing upon being tickled, elicited several responses declaring the toy a horrifying abomination.

When one follower asked the museum what they had done to the beloved Elmo doll, the museum stated it was simply fulfilling its duty.

"It's all in the name of science!" the museum said.