The best replacement for elmo is barney.

The best alternatives to elmo are rated as following:
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★★★★  lil wayne
★★★  dora
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★★  kermit
★  tannerite
★  grover
★  document camera
★  sesame street
★  smartboard
★  tigger
★  big bird
  ernie
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  lawn mower
  grim reaper

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