Limbo

*- Limbo describing his "evil thoughts" towards the viewer.*

*- Limbo's dialog in the Sesame Street "Scanimate Films".*

## Evil-Doer

**Limbo**, also known as **Nobody**, is the main abstract anti-villainous deuteragonist puppet originating from the psychological horror short-film series created by Jim Henson, originally beginning from *Mad Mad World* (And later publicly appearing in the first episode; *The Organized Mind*), and later making a surprising appearance in the lovable 60s puppet kids show; *Sesame Street*.

He's a psychotic, homicidal, profusely intelligent, chaotically cruel, sinister and terroristic person, being described as the prime definition of a sociopath. He speaks in a deep, pensive, calm yet sinister tone when describing his mental emotions and feelings, expressing his apprehensive thoughts having both a dark and calm feel to them. In the short named "*The Organized Mind*", Limbo discusses his thoughts on his own mentality and well-being, often explaining himself in a very uncanny way while being a very calm and collective individual. On the very rarely, Limbo will lash out whenever he decides to enter his "Evil Thoughts", and while describing it, various disturbing images tend to flash behind Limbo as he explains it giving the short film a more unnerving feel.

He is voiced by William Rosko Mercer, designed by the late Jim Henson, and was engineered/puppeteered by Dave Goelz and Raymond Scott.

## Appearance & Personality:

Limbo appears as a distorted mouth and two eyes made out of string, being controlled by invisible wires attached to gloves worn by two puppeteers, Dave Goelz and Raymond Scott. The puppet is performed live in front of a pre-recorded film that is projected, layered or composited. While describing his issues, problems, or thoughts, his mouth and eyes move sporadically, giving him more of a personality. Among this, he tends to smile, grin and give off a sinister stare when discussing these thoughts of his.

Limbo was used most often in variety show appearances. Speaking in a deep, pensive and calm voice, Limbo would often deliver thoughtful, even apprehensive monologues about himself or his thoughts, both evil and kind alike. The film and soundtrack combined to explore the character's inner thoughts, fears, sense of self, and general mental state, as various projected film objects would appear behind Limbo's face, Showcasing him in a much more interesting and dark light, though also sometimes giving away of how sadistically well-thought out of a person Limbo appeared to be.

## Trivia:

* Limbo's name actually comes from a term used in video production to indicate a neutral or nondescript background.

* Similar with Jigsaw's Mr. Noseybonk, Limbo was also later turned into an extortionary CreepyPasta character. Limbo acts mostly the same way within each story.

* Limbo, due to popular demand, was eventually featured on *The Mike Douglas Show*.

* Limbo originally appeared in the short film *Mad Mad World*, though this short was heavily unsold in many places, leaving his main and more primary appearance in his official short film *The Organized Mind*.

* Limbo is one of, if not the most infamous, scariest Muppets created by Jim Henson to date, though he is also very liked and well depth by many.

* Limbo is one of the few villains/antagonists to have more than 5 self-proclaimed or fan aliases, also giving a lot about his personality. Unlike most villains/antagonists, most do not have more than 2-4 fan/self-proclaimed aliases.

## Gallery:

Limbo's appearance in "*The Organized Mind*".Limbo and his evil grin.Limbo's appearance in the *Sesame Street* "*Scanimate Films*".Limbo's appearance in "*I'm Nobody*".Limbo appearing as a physical form.