Sesame streetElmo’s social media health check prompted thousands of comments from X/Twitter users expressing existential fear, despair, and lamentations about the US economy and inflation under President Joe Biden.
“Elmo is just checking in! How’s everyone doing?” Elmo asked in a Monday X/Twitter post.
Elmo is just checking in! How is everyone?
— Elmo (@elmo) January 29, 2024
of Sesame street Mr. Muppet received thousands of replies from troubled social media users, many of whom bemoaned America’s economy and inflation under President Joe Biden.
“Three Americans were killed in a bombing this weekend. Dozens more were injured. A few weeks ago, two soldiers drowned at sea in Biden’s latest war in the Middle East. And we’ve been through 3 years in a blink of an eye. Thank you for asking Elmo,” one social media user said. answered.
“Elmo, we’re about to start World War III and many of the celebrities you’re with have ties to pedophiles. You tell me. How are we doing?” another said. I have written.
“Elmo, have you been to the grocery store lately?” I don’t know if you drive, but did you fill up your tank? Please stop using gas for lighting. You know this is real.” Said.
“Every morning I can’t wait to go back to sleep. Every Monday I can’t wait for Friday to come. Every day and every week for the rest of my life,” wrote another distressed social media user. commented.
“America is struggling, Elmo” Brigitte Gabriel, founder of ACT For America I have written. “We need Trump back!”
“Elmo, I’m suffering from existential dread here,” said another. I have writtenwhile another commented“The world is burning around us, Elmo.”
“I suck. Thanks for asking.” answered.
Many others expressed disappointment over financial and job issues.
“Elmo, I just got fired,” one social media user said. revealedwhile another I have written“Elmo, I’m depressed and broke.”
“Elmo, it’s been a rough time since we left town and entered the workforce,” said another. Said.
“I lost my job and had to sell my house. My monthly health insurance premium went up 30%. My electricity bill went up 400%. My grocery bill went up 500%. But… I can recite my ABCs and count to 7.” So it’s not all bad, Elmo. made a joke.
Another social media user suggested that life has not improved since the coronavirus pandemic in China. write“Well, 2024 feels like 2020 plus four, so…”
President Joe Biden also took note of Elmo’s health check, writing, “I know how difficult it is to shake off the clouds and welcome a sunny day.”
“Our friend Elmo is right. We must be there for each other, extend help to our neighbors in need, and above all, ask for help when we need it. Even if it means As difficult as it may be, you are never alone,” Biden added.
I know how difficult it is some days to clear the clouds and welcome a sunny day.
Our friend Elmo is right. We must be there for each other, extend help to our neighbors in need, and above all, ask for help when we need it.
Even if it is difficult, you are never alone. https://t.co/ffMJekbowo
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 31, 2024
The president was quickly criticized in the comments section of the post.
“What Joe Biden really needs to do is stop talking to Sesame Street characters and close the US borders,” one said. commented. “Our country has to protect itself first, otherwise we can’t help our neighbors. Biden is trying to destroy America. This is unbelievable.”
“Maybe the Democrats should nominate Elmo instead of you.” Roger Stone answered.
“You look like Elmo. A doll,” another said. Said To Biden.
“Remember when you told our kids they were going to die?” another said. Askedshared an ominous 2021 message from the White House in which the president warned that “unvaccinated people” would experience a “winter of severe illness and death.”
“Four wars going on and this guy is like quoting Elmo’s tweet,” another user said. I lamented.
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