One’s factor for positive: we didn’t anticipate having Elmo tapping into the existential ennui and despair of the world’s inhabitants in 2024.
The beloved Sesame Street muppet was met with an avalanche of angst this week after posting an informal wellness test to the customers of X: “How is everybody doing?”
Judging by the majority of the solutions, individuals are not properly. Like, actually not properly.
Whoever runs Elmo’s socials was doubtless shocked by the outpouring of sometimes-funny, however total darkish and miserable responses to the furry crimson Muppet’s harmless put up.
Reading by the greater than 14,000 replies, it feels as if web customers are struggling a collective breakdown.
Even massive manufacturers and celebrities shared their true emotions with Elmo. Ritz, Dominos, Sour Patch Kids and Oreo Cookies all responded to the put up, in addition to Rainn Wilson, Dionne Warwick, T-Pain and Garfield.
Elmo, a gradual and comforting character for a few years, appears unfazed by the outpouring of dread. He responded Tuesday, saying he’s “glad he asked” and posted the hashtag “#EmotionalWellBeing.”
Even Joe Biden, president of the United States, weighed in, saying “Elmo is right.”
“I know how hard it is some days to sweep the clouds away and get to sunnier days,” Biden wrote, referencing the Sesame Street music lyrics.
Even among the different residents of Sesame Street posted to help their pal.
Cookie Monster wrote: “Me here to talk it out whenever you want. Me will also supply cookies. #EmotionalWellBeing”
Bert, Ernie’s greatest buddy, added, “I’m here if you ever need a shoulder to lean on. I’ll make us both a warm cup of tea.”
Hopefully issues are trying up for Elmo. The three-and-a-half yr outdated Muppet celebrates his “birthday” this weekend (on Sesame Street he stays perpetually 3.5 years outdated.)
After Sesame Street posted about Elmo’s birthday, fans replied with good wishes and reminders to keep their trauma away from his big day.
“Everybody had better go wish Elmo a Happy Birthday after trauma dumping on the little guy!” wrote one particular person.
“Elmo spent his birthday weekend helping others. I hope his birthday is as special as he is,” shared one other.
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