Sesame Street character Elmo sent his followers into a frenzy on social media after he asked people how they were feeling in a viral post.
In a post Monday afternoon, Elmo asked X (formerly Twitter), “How’s everyone doing?”
Since joining X in November 2012, Elmo has gained a cult following with more than 485,000 followers by frequently posting well-wishes on the platform.
So it’s no surprise that people used seemingly innocuous tweets as an opportunity to “trauma dump” on the beloved red doll, who often refers to herself as 3 and a half years old. , which was perhaps surprising. Man.
Followers poured out their marital troubles, climate change fears and existential anxieties to Elmo.
The account has reached a new level of fame since its latest tweet, which has been viewed 170 million times, with over 100,000 likes and over 12,000 replies.
What was meant to be a well-intentioned question, like Elmo was trying to see if people were feeling okay, got a wide range of answers.
Many took the opportunity to vent their frustrations and peppered their replies with dry humor.
One user wrote, “I can’t wait to go back to sleep every morning.” Every Monday I can’t wait for Friday to arrive. Every day and every week for the rest of your life.
Another groaned: “Elmo, I’m tired.”
A third joked through tears. “My wife left me. My daughters don’t respect me. My job is a joke.” Any more questions, Elmo? ? ”
A fourth said: “I suck.” Thank you for asking. ‘
“The world is burning around us, Elmo,” said another believer, while a fellow believer said he was “suffering from existential fear.”
“I didn’t take my trauma out on Elmo on the bingo card,” said one stunned follower in the aftermath of the revelation.
Elmo was also clearly shocked by the level of response his post received. Because he released a follow-up tweet saying, “Wow!” I’m glad I asked for Elmo! Elmo learned that it is important to ask his friends how they are doing. Elmo will be checking in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you. ”
The official Sesame Street account posted links to various mental health resources on its website and said, “Mental health is health!”
