Seen and Unseen: Elmo checks in
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“Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?”
Those simple words from Elmo have blown up on social media — and users are not holding back on how they’re really feeling.
The iconic red puppet from Sesame Street took to “X” to see how everyone was handling 2024 so far and the responses attracted by the seemingly innocent tweet were not so innocent.
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The various responses ranged from disappointment with the latest football results and the economic crisis to a sharing of brand endorsements and even marital problems.
The wellness check-type tweet turned into a therapy session as thousands of social media users “trauma-dumped” on the character’s “X” page.
While some users seem to be doing well, the vast majority are seemingly making clear they’ve reached their limit.
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“Not feeling too tickled about life rn, Elmo,” one user added to the conversation.
“Elmo, I’m suffering from existential dread over here,” another “X” user commented.
“Elmo I’m gonna be real I am at my f—ing limit,” one user wrote — garnering over half a million likes on the platform.
“Not gonna lie … I’m tired, Elmo. A lot’s going on, Little Red,” another user added.
The viral moment even attracted the attention of big brands and celebrities hoping to promote a new deal or product.
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Dr. Phil took the opportunity to give his book, “We’ve Got Issues,” a shout-out in light of the responses to the original message.
Elmo has gone viral on “X” after asking users how they are doing — and many of the responses have taken a rather sorrowful turn. (Martin Schutt/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Restaurants from Buffalo Wild Wings to Chipotle chimed in on the viral moment.
Following the explosive tweet, Elmo returned to “X” to encourage everyone in response to the heavy messages.
The rather depressive responses made many users realize the importance of sharing feelings with others around them.
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“We need to start checking in on our friends. Thousands of people are telling Elmo that they’re depressed. Our friends are out here venting their sadness to an emotionally attentive Muppet,” one user wrote.
The sorrowful response from Americans apparently also caught the attention of President Joe Biden, who shared a message on the social media platform.
“I know how hard it is some days to sweep the clouds away and get to sunnier days,” POTUS wrote.
“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.”
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The tweet has been viewed by almost 200 million users and over 140,000 likes.
Social media users have shared that they are not doing well in 2024 after Elmo of Sesame Street did a “wellness check” on “X.” (Martin Schutt/picture alliance via Getty Images/iStock)
Sesame Street joined in to remind everyone of the importance of tuning into their emotional well-being and promoting the importance of mental health by linking to its mental health program.
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“Thank you, @Elmo, for checking in with a reminder for us to pause and take a mindful moment to focus on how we’re feeling.”
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Fox News Digital reached out to Christina Vittas, Elmo’s social media manager, for comment.
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