Elmo recently took to Twitter to check in on his followers, asking “How is everybody doing?” However, instead of happy and cheerful replies, Elmo was met with heart-wrenching responses expressing sadness and anger. One user claimed to be suffering from existential dread and wrote, “Every morning, I cannot wait to go back to sleep. Every Monday, I cannot wait for Friday to come. Every single day and every single week for life.” Even celebrities like Rachel Zegler joined in admitting they too were feeling slightly blue.
The following day, however, Elmo responded to his fans with a cheerful reply. “Wow! Elmo is glad he asked! Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing,” the puppet exclaimed. “Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.” Other Sesame Street characters, like The Cookie Monster and Bert, also shared supportive messages for Elmo’s followers, offering just to talk or bake cookies. Sesame Street even shared a link to mental health resources on the account.
Even President Joe Biden stepped in to praise Elmo’s actions and bring attention to the importance of helping one another. Biden acknowledged how hard it can be to “sweep the clouds away” and revealed that during challenging times, it’s essential to offer help to a neighbor in need while asking for help when it’s needed.
Elmo’s simple question on Twitter serves as a reminder that, even during uncertain times, it’s important to check on the emotional and mental well-being of others. It also highlights the impact of a simple check-in and the power of showing compassion towards others, especially during what may be trying times
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