Yahoo Lifestyle The "Sesame Street" Muppets Were Super Supportive Of Elmo After He Accidentally Started A Discussion On Mental Health Online
Word must've traveled fast around Sesame Street because the rest of the Muppets are stepping up to the plate after Elmo sent Twitter into a frenzy.
On Monday morning, as people wrestled out of bed to start their work week with remnants of the weekend still lingering in their mind, Elmo decided to share a message with his followers.
But the furry creature didn't realize how such a simple question could hold so much impact with his audience.
Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?
— Elmo (@elmo) January 29, 2024
Because it didn't take long for fans to react and the general theme within everyone's response was that we're all going through something!
Here's are just a few of the answers Elmo received:
Elmo I'm gonna be real I am at my fucking limit https://t.co/ne78Qj4cQm
— Séamus Malekafzali (@Seamus_Malek) January 29, 2024
Elmo each day the abyss we stare into grows a unique horror. one that was previously unfathomable in nature. our inevitable doom which once accelerated in years, or months, now accelerates in hours, even minutes.however I did have a good grapefruit earlier, thank you for asking https://t.co/svATFv7ek8
— Hanif Abdurraqib (@NifMuhammad) January 29, 2024
Elmo I’ve got to level with you baby we are fighting for our lives https://t.co/ZEhFy0yA08
— Nat Queen Coal 🪨💎 (@NatashaOladokun) January 29, 2024
https://t.co/FnaqulcRPu pic.twitter.com/1L17X5xDzc
— JB 🪩🐻🍉 (@JBfromDC89) January 29, 2024
Bravo / Twitter: @JBfromDC89
Well, Elmo's friends wanted to make sure he knew he — and probably us too — also had someone to talk to if he ever needed it, and it was so sweet! They each reassured Elmo that he'd always have a friend to turn to.
There was Grover:
I, Grover, am here to be a good listener whenever you need it! 💙 #EmotionalWellBeing https://t.co/31GNIOs2lb
— Grover (@Grover) January 30, 2024
PBS / Twitter: @Grover
And Oscar the Grouch, who was self-aware enough to recognize his strengths and weaknesses:
I’m not great at listening to others share their big feelings, but my worm Slimey is. You should talk with him if you ever need to chat. 🐛💚 #EmotionalWellBeing https://t.co/YOy0qLvi1v
— Oscar the Grouch (@OscarTheGrouch) January 30, 2024
PBS / Twitter: @OscarTheGrouch
Then Cookie Monster offered companionship and even some goodies:
Me here to talk it out whenever you want. Me will also supply cookies. 💙🍪 #EmotionalWellBeing https://t.co/LLF7MzmouY
— Cookie Monster (@MeCookieMonster) January 30, 2024
PBS / Twitter: @MeCookieMonster
While Snuffleupagus ensured his "huge ears" would always be available to listen to his feelings:
I love being a Snuffleupagus because I have huge ears that are made to listen to you share your feelings. 🤎#EmotionalWellBeing https://t.co/AbXIcuJco6
— Snuffleupagus (@MrSnuffleupagus) January 30, 2024
PBS / Twitter: @MrSnuffleupagus
Surprisingly, there were no supportive messages from Zoe or Rocco, but we'll leave that discussion for another day.
With all of the wild and ugly conversations that happen online, it was nice to see a positive conversation about mental health and friendship on my timeline. The fact that Elmo started it is just a bonus.
