Elmo

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Elmo's Social Media Check-In Sparks Viral Conversation and Unexpected Drama

Celebrity Drama - Elmo - Larry David - Mental Health Awareness - Online Interactions - Sesame Street

Elmo's innocent question unleashes a wave of emotions online, leading to surprising responses and celebrity interactions.

Elmo, the beloved Sesame Street puppet, took social media by storm with a simple question: 'How is everybody doing?' What followed was an outpouring of raw emotions and honest responses from thousands of users. Elmo unintentionally transformed into a therapist as people offloaded their angst and woes on him, showing the power of a friendly puppet in connecting with people's struggles.

The viral wellness check post prompted tens of thousands of responses, revealing a deeper need for empathy and understanding in today's digital age. Despite Elmo's good intentions, the overwhelming wave of responses highlighted the prevalence of mental health struggles and the importance of checking in on one another.

In a surprising turn of events, Elmo's social media check-in led to unexpected drama with celebrity interactions. Larry David, known for his curmudgeonly persona, crossed paths with Elmo, resulting in a public apology after an on-air confrontation. The incident showcased the viral impact of Elmo's message and the unexpected twists that can occur in the online world, merging children's entertainment with celebrity drama.

As the conversation around Elmo's social media check-in continues to resonate, it serves as a reminder of the power of empathy, connection, and the unexpected ways in which online interactions can unfold.

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Elmo responds to outpouring of angst on social media (BBC News)

When the Sesame Street puppet asked how people were, thousands of social media users offloaded on him.

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Elmo takes a turn as a therapist after asking, 'How is everybody ... (NPR)

When the beloved red Muppet asked people how they were doing, they responded with honesty — and, in some cases, despair. Elmo replied to many messages with ...

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Elmo wrote a simple tweet that revealed widespread existential ... (CBS News)

"Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?" the X page for the Sesame Street character posted. Many answers were brutally honest and downright ...

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Elmo asked on X how everyone was doing. Thousands responded ... (Spectrum News NY1)

If you feel like venting, who better to tell your troubles to than everyone's favorite red, furry monster? Elmo, the star Muppet who resides on “Sesame ...

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Elmo asks, 'How is everybody doing?' and the responses were ... (WAPT Jackson)

It was a simple question, but the answers — wow! Elmo, a resident of "Sesame Street," asked the question on X, formerly known as Twitter, and received more ...

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Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful (CNN)

When Elmo, the beloved red Muppet, asked “How is everybody doing?” on X, he unwittingly unleashed a torrent of trauma dumping. The responses say something ...

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When Elmo asked how people were going, the replies were ... (ABC News)

The Sesame Street character says it's important for people to check in on their mates after being inundated with messages of despair.

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Elmo responds to angsty replies following viral wellness check post (CNA)

On Jan 29, Sesame Street character Elmo made a wellness check post on social media platform X – prompting tens of thousands of responses from users ...

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Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful (KSBW The Central Coast)

Thousands of replies and a few interventions from his "Sesame Street" pals later, and it was pretty clear: The people are not doing well, Elmo!

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'We all have a lot of feelings and that's OK': Elmo says to check on ... (NBC News)

Beloved "Sesame Street" character Elmo is sharing a message of empathy and urging people to check in on their friends after his seemingly harmless "How is ...

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Elmo And His Dad React To That Viral Tweet On TODAY (Today.com)

Elmo, everyone's favorite red, furry, 3.5-year-old monster, made quite a splash when he visited TODAY with his father, Louie.

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Why Larry David is Apologizing to Elmo After Their Encounter on ... (Today.com)

Larry David apologized to Elmo on TODAY after television's biggest curmudgeon and the beloved "Sesame Street" character had a moment.

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Elmo's social media manager weighs in on mental-health tweet (Los Angeles Times)

Elmo's 25-year-old Sesame Workshop social media manager was also behind his 2022 feud with Abby's pet rock, Rocco: 'Lightning did strike twice — and then ...

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Larry David Attacks Elmo on Today Show, Apologizes Amid Backlash (Variety)

The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator and the “Sesame Street” icon were separate interview guests on the NBC morning show, but they had a brief crossover moment ...

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Larry David apologizes for attacking Elmo and saying, 'Somebody ... (EW.com)

Larry David has issued an apology for attacking Elmo during an appearance on 'Today': 'Elmo, I just want to apologize.'

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Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful (Casper Star-Tribune Online)

Elmo posted a kind-hearted check-in this week on X (formerly Twitter). Thousands of replies and a few interventions from his “Sesame Street” pals later, ...

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Larry David Attacks Elmo on Live TV During 'Today' Appearance (Hollywood Reporter)

First the internet trauma dumped on the Sesame Street icon after his viral post on X (formerly known as Twitter), and on Thursday morning Larry David attacked ...

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Hosts horrified as star attacks Elmo on-air (NEWS.com.au)

Larry David was forced to “apologise” to Elmo after unexpectedly attacking the Sesame Street character during an appearance on the latest episode of the US ...

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Larry David Attacks Elmo on Live TV to Al Roker's Horror (Vulture)

Larry David pulled a Will Smith on poor Elmo when he stormed the set of 'Today,' to Al Roker and Hoda Kotb's horror. Elmo's father looked on and did ...

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Elmo asked people online how they were doing. He got an earful (WTOP)

Beloved children's shows like “Sesame Street” also focus on emotional wellbeing in a way that may feel uncomfortable or foreign for us to do as we get older. “I ...

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Larry David forced to apologize for attacking Elmo on 'Today' show ... (USA TODAY)

Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb made the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star apologize for squeezing Elmo's head. "Elmo liked you before!" the Muppet said.

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Vinay Menon: Elmo asks social media how everyone is doing and is ... (Toronto Star)

The doom-and-gloom piled up higher than Big Bird on stilts. The problem is way too many people feel alone. We should all be more like Elmo and offer comfort ...

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Elmo takes a turn as a therapist after asking, 'How is everybody ... (ideastream)

When the beloved red Muppet asked people how they were doing, they responded with honesty — and, in some cases, despair. Elmo replied to many messages with ...

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Video: Elmo asked us all how we were doing. Jake Tapper decided ... (CNN)

CNN's Jake Tapper speaks with “Sesame Street” icon Elmo after his kind-hearted check-in with people online garnered thousands of replies and opened up a ...

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Larry David Assaults Elmo On 'Today' Show, Then Apologizes For ... (Deadline)

He couldn't curb his enthusiasm for Elmo on the Today show, so Larry David wound up apologizing.

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How Elmo captured the hearts of the world with just 9 words (Marketing Interactive)

"Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?" It was just a simple post put out on social media platform X by the well-loved Sesame Street character ...

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How's everyone doing, asks Elmo, as the world hugs, cries and sighs (Hindustan Times)

The Sesame Street character's question opened the floodgates of pent-up emotions as netizens unburdened themselves in response.

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