At first glance, it might have looked like a run-of-the-mill social media check-in: "How is everybody doing?" But the message came from Elmo — the furry red friend to kids, Muppets and anyone else.

The responses varied, with many expressing feelings of dismay and distress. Others shared feelings of joy and happiness. But another sentiment also came out loud and clear in the replies: Gratitude.

Elmo‘s everlasting mission of kindness and all things wholesome is back in full swing, days after the puppet’s official X account platformed racist and antisemitic remarks, and popular claims about ...

But Elmo's question also started a conversation about mental health Generally, when someone asks “How are you doing,” you don’t actually tell them how you’re doing. Without this piece of common ...