My Elmie seems to be a tad smarter (and cuter according to him) than Ernie or Grover. I have called his name to come get a treat and he _usually_ will respond. I love it when he does that. I think the neatest thing (and one of the only things) they do to show they understand what I am saying is when we are going on a trip and I put their travel cage in the center of the room. I will call them and say "come on, lets get in the cage" and they will all do it!!! It's so cool. So I know they know what I am saying most of the time, they are just too proud (obstinate!) to do something everytime I ask. Pamela K. Wagner and Ernie, Grover, and Elmo Flagstaff, AZ USA [Posted in FML issue 1477]