The people behind the X account for Elmo, the popular Sesame Street puppet, received a huge response after posting a simple question.
“Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” the post said.
Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?
— Elmo (@elmo) January 29, 2024
It has since gone viral, with more than 177 million views since it was first shared Monday morning. Many of the replies were especially dismal, which led to the Sesame Street account sharing a link to mental health resources.
“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,” one popular reply said.
“Elmo I’m suffering from existential dread over here,” another user wrote.
“Not good, Elmo. Not good,” echoed a third.
“The world is burning, Elmo. No amount of tickles can fix this,” Not the Bee answered.
Actress Rachel Zegler, who recently faced major backlash for her comments about Disney’s upcoming live action version of “Snow White,” also replied to Elmos’s post, saying she was “resisting the urge to tell elmo that i am kinda sad.”
“Wow! Elmo is glad he asked! Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing,” the “Sesame Street” character wrote in a follow-up. “Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.❤️ #EmotionalWellBeing”
This prompted President Joe Biden’s X account to also share a message about mental health.
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“I know how hard it is some days to sweep the clouds away and get to sunnier days,” the post from the president said. “Our friend Elmo is right: We have to be there for each other, offer our help to a neighbor in need, and above all else, ask for help when we need it. Even though it’s hard, you’re never alone.”
This isn’t the first time Sesame Street accounts have caused a stir on social media. Last June, they got trashed for a post celebrating Pride Month, as The Daily Wire previously reported.
“On our Street, we celebrate inclusion, belonging, and freedom of authentic self-expression. Happy #PrideMonth to all the people in our neighborhoods!” the post said, along with a rainbow array of hearts following the text. An image attached depicts a colorful cartoon garden with the Progress Pride flag in the center of it.
Many fans pushed back against the messaging, especially since it comes from PBS and is aimed at young children.