The "Sesame Street" Muppets Were Super Supportive Of Elmo After He Accidentally Started A Discussion On Mental Health Online

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    Morgan Murrell
    by Morgan Murrell

    BuzzFeed Staff

    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.

    sesame street characters gathered outside
    Don Perdue / PBS / courtesy Everett Collection

    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.

    A closeup of Elmo
    Richard Termine / PBS / courtesy Everett Collection

    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
    Twitter: @elmo

    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
    Twitter: @Seamus_Malek

    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
    Twitter: @NifMuhammad

    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
    Twitter: @NatashaOladokun

    Bravo / Twitter: @JBfromDC89

    Elmo checking in: https://t.co/RGyDWryjt4 pic.twitter.com/8jxxsbIDM9

    — Srah (@starsinmargins) January 29, 2024
    NBC / Twitter: @starsinmargins

    After reading the overwhelming amount of responses, Elmo shared just how important it is to check in on the people you care about. He also assured them that he'd be doing so again, soon.

    Wow! Elmo is glad he asked! Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.❤️ #EmotionalWellBeing pic.twitter.com/jhn2LNKfHf

    — Elmo (@elmo) January 30, 2024
    PBS / Twitter: @elmo

    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.

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    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

    Bert offered a shoulder and a cup of tea whenever Elmo needed it:

    I’m here if you ever need a shoulder to lean on. I’ll make us both a warm cup of tea. ☕️🫖 #EmotionalWellBeing https://t.co/MJUT1Lzjpd

    — Bert (@bertsesame) January 30, 2024
    PBS / Twitter: @bertsesame

    And Ernie was eager to cheer him up, anytime, any place:

    If you ever need some cheering up, let me know! I love making others smile. 🧡#EmotionalWellBeing https://t.co/jxCkmLXi4M

    — Ernie (@SesameErnie) January 30, 2024
    PBS / Twitter: @SesameErnie

    Abby wanted to remind Elmo of the magic living inside of him:

    Stop by my garden if you ever need a reminder of how magical you are! ✨ #EmotionalWellBeing https://t.co/aIgzuGw2Pz

    — Abby Cadabby (@AbbyCadabbySST) January 30, 2024
    PBS / Twitter: @AbbyCadabbySST

    And the official Sesame Street account stressed the importance of mental health:

    Mental health is health! For #EmotionalWellBeing resources and more, visit @SesameWorkshop: https://t.co/yKqps8aEy2 https://t.co/iw5gpFfUYy

    — Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) January 30, 2024
    PBS / Twitter: @sesamestreet

    Surprisingly, there were no supportive messages from Zoe or Rocco, but we'll leave that discussion for another day.

    PBS

    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.