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Elmo asks, ‘How is everybody doing?’ The responses go viral

The little red moppet of ‘Sesame Street’ checks in on his followers
By Ebony Williams
Jan 30, 2024

Elmo, most known for his chipper nature, took to X (formerly Twitter) to ask how everyone was doing. To the puppet’s surprise, the answers were a mix of hilarity and desperation.

The tweet has more than 28,000 responses.

One response was simple, “Elmo, we’re tired.” As for the others, they were more creative and honest.

As many of these responses were traumatic, a few were positive.

Although Elmo is sweet and caring, anyone needing help should call Georgia’s hotline — which is simply 988 — that serves “as the key lifeline for Americans who were in the throes of a mental health crisis.”

About the Author

Ebony Williams is a writer, indie producer and director, and journalist for a variety of magazine outlets. Her career has led her to create content for entertainment, sports, lifestyle, local breaking news and more.

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