Elmo’s wellness check tweet sparks dreadful reactions — and Biden responds

S is for sadness.

A seemingly innocent tweet made by beloved “Sesame Street” icon Elmo sparked a flurry of concerning reactions — and reassurance from President Joe Biden.

“Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” the puppet, who is reportedly only 3 years old, posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Little did Elmo know, he was about to be inundated with various responses ranging from football losses to job layoffs, to even marital woes and the impending destruction of the human race.

One common theme among the tweets, however, was that everyone seemed to be at their breaking point.

“Elmo I’m gonna be real I am at my f – – king limit,” wrote one user, whose response has garnered more than half a million likes on the social media platform.

Other X users were simply dumbfounded at the amount of trauma-dumping going on. @jessithebuckeye / X The reaction to Elmo’s query even caught the attention of President Joe Biden, who assured his fellow Americans that no one is alone, even when things seem dark. AP

“Not gonna lie…..I’m tired, Elmo,” wrote a second person. “A lot’s going on, little Red.”

“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,” a third user dolefully ruminated. “However I did have a good grapefruit earlier, thank you for asking.”

The reaction to Elmo’s message even caught the attention of Biden, 81, who assured his fellow Americans that no one is alone, even when things seem dark.

Elmo’s X account was hit with various responses ranging from football losses to job layoffs to even marital woes. @UsingCigarettes / X

“I know how hard it is some days to sweep the clouds away and get to sunnier days,” he wrote. “Our friend Elmo is right: We have to be there for each other, offer our help to a neighbor in need, and above all else, ask for help when we need it.”

“Even though it’s hard, you’re never alone,” the 46th president concluded.

Several celebrities chimed in with their own worries, too.

The seemingly innocent tweet sparked several viral responses. @elmo / X

“Resisting the urge to tell Elmo that I am kinda sad,” wrote “Hunger Games” actress Rachel Zegler.

“I’m just looking for somebody to talk to and show me some love if you know what I mean,” rapper T-Pain chimed in.

One common theme among the tweets, however, was the fact that everyone seemed to be at their breaking point. @_Gregorie / X

Other X users were simply dumbfounded at the amount of trauma-dumping going on.

“Elmo is gonna regret being on the internet,” trolled one user.

“We need to start checking in on our friends. Thousands of people are telling Elmo that they’re depressed. Our friends are out here venting their sadness to an emotionally attentive muppet,” a second person said.

Several users also used the forum to worry about the impending destruction of the human race. @Steven Mcinerney / X

Former TV personality Dr. Phil used the opportunity to promote his new book, “We’ve Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity.”

The outpouring of emotional reactions even took Elmo by surprise. So much so that he wrote in a follow-up tweet: “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.”

Former TV personality Phillip C. McGraw used the opportunity to promote his new book “We’ve Got Issues: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity.” @DrPhil / X The outpouring of emotions prompted a second tweet from the puppet stating he was “glad he asked.” @elmo / X

The official “Sesame Street” account also reacted by listing mental health resources.

“Thank you, @Elmo, for checking in with a reminder for us to pause and take a mindful moment to focus on how we’re feeling,” the account posted.