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“Elmo is just checking in! How’s everyone doing?” the cheerful red monster account innocently wrote on Monday morning. This was the perfect setting for his Twitter/X cynicism.
The answer to the question was, “It’s not good!” and it got a huge response and spread by word of mouth. From celebrities to brands and many other users on the platform, people spoke out to share their despair with Hollywood’s most ticklish friends. Elmo rose to #1 trending on her Twitter and is still sitting on the trending chart as of this writing as people continue to discuss their predicament. The tweet received approximately 150 million impressions.
From ongoing wars to corporate layoffs to a seemingly bleak election cycle, no trauma was too shallow or too deep to share with young Elmo. “To be honest, Elmo, I need a hug.” one user wrote. “Oh, Elmo, sweetheart, we’re not doing well.” I wrote something else. “Elmo Girl…I’m having a quarter-life crisis right now and can’t get what’s mine.” [s–t] Let’s finish this last semester together. I’m mentally burnt out and have to keep working for the rest of my life.” another user.
Celebrities also took the time to share their feelings and join the conversation. T-Pain tweeted, “I’m just looking for someone to talk to and show me love, if you know what I mean,” while Rachel Zegler wrote, “I’m resisting.” There is. The urge to tell Elmo something sad. ”
Thousands of replies turned out to be too dark, so formal Sesame street The account ultimately decided to send messages directing users to mental health resources.
“@Elmo, thank you for checking in with the reminder to stop and take a mindful moment to focus on your feelings,” Sesame Street’s official account wrote. “For #EmotionalWellbeing resources and more information, visit @SesameWorkshop (http://sesame.org/mentalhealth).”
In response to everything that happened yesterday, the Elmo account also issued a statement today. “Oh! Elmo is glad you asked! Elmo has learned that it’s important to ask your friends how they’re doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you. #emotionalwellbeing”
The Elmo trend comes on the heels of a week where Sesame Street was already trending, and Big Bird is also trending every day, having apparently been shrunk down to size all week. The hashtag #HelpBigBird trended on her Twitter/X throughout his seven days of stunts.
as an internet personality Rhett and Link said so.“Elmo really just said, ‘Let’s talk about it,’ and wasn’t ready to accept the consequences.”
