In a whirlwind week for Elmo, the beloved Sesame Street character found himself in the middle of a live feud with none other than Larry David. During a recent appearance on the Today show, the 76-year-old Curb Your Enthusiasm star approached Elmo on stage and, to the surprise of the hosts and viewers, grabbed the puppet's face and shook him up. As David walked away, Elmo called out to him, expressing his love and asking to discuss how he was feeling. David's response? A quip, 'Somebody had to do it!'
The interaction left everyone in the studio amused, and even weatherman Al Roker struggled to contain his laughter while attempting to provide a weather report. However, when it came time for hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie to sit down with David, they made him apologize to Elmo for his actions earlier. Requesting a heartfelt apology, David jokingly asked, 'From where? What organ are you talking about?' Eventually, David apologized, albeit with a giggle, and Elmo accepted.
Meanwhile, Elmo had his own viral moment earlier in the week when he took to Twitter to check in on his followers. Asking how everyone was feeling, Elmo received a range of responses, with some sharing their struggles and using the opportunity to open up about their emotional hardships. Elmo's genuine concern prompted him to write, 'Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing,' and he promised to check in again soon.
Following the tweet's viral success, Sesame Street launched an emotional wellbeing campaign, providing valuable resources on their website to help families address mental health. This initiative aims to promote open conversations and support for emotional struggles that people of all ages face.
Throughout this eventful week, Elmo has entertained us with his unending love, compassion, and willingness to address important issues such as mental health. As we look back on these moments, it serves as a reminder that even in the world of children's television, there are valuable lessons to be learned and opportunities to spread kindness and understanding. Bravo to Elmo for helping to create a platform to discuss emotional wellbeing, and kudos to Sesame Street for recognizing its significance.
