Thousands answer a beloved puppet’s simple check-in
Elmo posted on X, “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” Thousands replied candidly, and Elmo said he was glad he asked.

The branding lesson
On January 29, 2024, Elmo’s account on X posted one plain line: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” Thousands of people replied, many candidly. The next day Elmo answered, “Wow! Elmo is glad he asked!”, and Sesame Street replied with a link to emotional well-being resources from Sesame Workshop.
Read the whole lesson, free.
Create a free account to open the takeaway and the psych of why it works on every card. No card needed.
The psych of why it works
Free with an accountSteal the thinking
Members onlyCredits and sources
- Brand
- Sesame Street · Visit Sesame Street
- Image
- Know Your Meme and Daily Dot
- Found via
- Good Morning America
- Industry
- Kids and family


