Elmo asked how everyone was doing. Elmo was not prepared for the answers.

"I don't think anyone anticipated how deeply this particular question would resonate," a Sesame Workshop official said.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 3, 2024 Elmo from "Sesame Street" recently posed a softball question on X: "Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?" Victoria Will/Associated Press Elmo was not expecting it to open a yawning chasm of despair. → Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018