Elmo asked us all how we were doing. Jake Tapper decided to ask him too

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6 ай бұрын

CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks with “Sesame Street” icon Elmo after his kind-hearted check-in with people online garnered thousands of replies and opened up a conversation about mental health. #CNN #News

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@carls.1000 6 ай бұрын

It speaks to the desperate state of our country that millions of Americans honestly and lovingly reached out to their friend Elmo to say they are not good. The love Elmo gave back can make us all feel a little better....Elmo Truly Loves You!

@Derah_OG 6 ай бұрын

It wasn't just the US though. Several of those tweets came from across the world.

@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq 6 ай бұрын

T pain isn’t broke and he feels depressed

@zeromotivation1817 5 ай бұрын

@@Derah_OG indeed, Kindness and love should know no boundaries, cheers from Aus.

@neehaa 5 ай бұрын

@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq almost as if wealth isn't directly connected to mental health

@babypicassoeisenstein 4 ай бұрын

It's not just Americans. When I read things like this it depresses me that Americans think they're the only people who exist.

@57boomer44 6 ай бұрын

I wish we did a better job teaching each other kindness. I love you too Elmo.

@ddthewolf 4 ай бұрын

It's sad that some people still see kindness as weakness

@niclewis9610 6 ай бұрын

Elmo the Mister Rogers of our time. If Elmo gets people talking about mental health and how to help, he deserves applause.

@pycellesbeard9728 6 ай бұрын

Please! A can of paint could get the last couple of generations to start going over their "trauma". "Oh Noes Can of Paint, I just saw a trailer today that had Awkwafina in it, She's so problematic I can't understand Why any Movie company would cast Her!"😥 "So traumatized today, I went down a rabbit hole of 80's music and Discovered how misogynistic things were, How is Motley Crue and Guns N Roses Not in Jail?? What were my parents thinking? REEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!" 🤣🤣

@soylentgreen9492 6 ай бұрын

Elmo is a regular at kaotic.

@davidwarner3326 6 ай бұрын

@@pycellesbeard9728, gosh, who raised these wussies?

@TransKidsMafia 6 ай бұрын

When Jim Henson was alive he confirmed Elmo is trans

@ryanjones6827 6 ай бұрын

Very true

@matthemming9105 6 ай бұрын

Petition to get Guy Smilie a regular segment on CNN.

@four4eyes 6 ай бұрын

Didn't he O.D.?

@pc1231 6 ай бұрын

That’s actually a brilliant idea lmao

@nicklindberg90 6 ай бұрын

He even posted his resume!

@laughingoutloud5742 6 ай бұрын

I'll sign it

@pulkitdesai4094 6 ай бұрын

I support and approve of this idea.

@nattycasper2022 6 ай бұрын

This is the most human and touching thing I've seen in awhile. Thank you, Elmo. Thank you, Jake. Thank you, Samantha.

@themackshack9140 6 ай бұрын

I have so much respect for Jim Hensen and legacy he left

@ryko1478 2 ай бұрын

Pretty sure he wasn't involved with the creation of Elmo

@themackshack9140 2 ай бұрын

@@ryko1478 yah that’s a good point, there was that documentary about the guy who actually created Elmo. But no Hensen, no muppets, no Sesame Street, no Elmo. So cool that he laid a foundation for others to be inspired by

@DD-sr9xm 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Elmo, maybe you can show our elected officials that HELPING the needy is their primary job.

@fauxque5057 6 ай бұрын

It's not the Governments job to help you.

@stormyweather9917 6 ай бұрын

Unless you're an illegal immigrant.@@fauxque5057

@mariacosta4463 6 ай бұрын

💯💯💯💯👍👍👍

@lynemac2539 6 ай бұрын

@@fauxque5057 What is the government's job?

@MariaMartinez-researcher 6 ай бұрын

@@jay1373 If you were taught that at Civics class, you were deceived. What's the point of having a state? You paying taxes and getting nothing in exchange? Does not exist in the USA a modicum of public education, some minimum healthcare, a bit of housing - and some law and order protection? Isn't all of that the state helping you, a bit? In civilized countries, there's more help to people, and people live safer, happier lives. I highly recommend you to look for videos of American expats and travelers telling their experiences of having a disease or accident in other country, going to a hospital, getting good care, and not being bankrupt in the process. Or getting an education. That's what happens when the state's budget is oriented to the people and not to the military, and when its goal is to help the people and not the corporations (cutting taxes to them - which impoverishes the state and makes it unable to help people). Ever wondered why there's one political party that always talks about enhancing the military, cutting taxes to the companies - and eliminating school lunches, food coupons, and Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, as their ultimate goal? And tells you that's unfair to help some people, that fairness is not helping anyone? Jesus Christ teachings, anyone? One country under God, or under what? So, it is taught in Civics class. That's why you think that your Independence War was a revolution. It wasn't.

@ABJG1 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Jake Tapper for doing this.

@skyclarking-123 6 ай бұрын

Yeah - Jake Tapper and CNN are the problem... Elmo knows that. Don't you know that too?

@anacc3257 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Elmo :)

@mor9n243 6 ай бұрын

Weak liberals 😂

@abigailaceves9230 6 ай бұрын

As much as I feel bad for the trauma dumbing Elmo is getting, it actually made me smile for this simple thing that put a smile on my face.

@georgearmstrong1553 6 ай бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing today? I hope 🤞 this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world 🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦 grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

@MarkG-nl4oq 6 ай бұрын

You can relax because Elmo is in fact not real and is actually a puppet incapable of independent thought or emotion

@vegaswithdrawal4132 6 ай бұрын

So, you don't feel bad for the grieving people, but for a fake muppet that has to "put up" with them. 🙄

@iwroteinbernie 6 ай бұрын

@@MarkG-nl4oq You kinda missed the point.

@MarkG-nl4oq 6 ай бұрын

@@iwroteinbernie I really didn’t. The OP made the point that it’s unfortunate that Elmo is burdened with other peoples trauma as a result of his friendly post. My point is that Elmo is made out of felt and is not a human with thoughts or emotions so she’s unable to even read or process any of the responses much less empathize. It’s a guy making a puppets mouth move and likely a team of people getting paid to run a twitter/X account for said puppet as if it was alive and autonomous.

@Lux210 6 ай бұрын

Kudos to Tapper for keeping together this entire segment 😂

@dianahowell3423 6 ай бұрын

Sesame Street is a national treasure!

@georgearmstrong1553 6 ай бұрын

@nathanwilliams2152 6 ай бұрын

We don’t get much exposure to Sesame Street here in the UK. But I think if kids here were able to, it might help them learn a few life lessons in a language that’s accessible. It’s dealt with a lot of subject really well, and sensitively 😊

@terryt.1643 6 ай бұрын

Sesame Street is so uplifting. I agree. Happy Birthday Elmo!

@coryjackson6944 5 ай бұрын

Yes it is! Remember when a certain group was trying to cancel PBS?!?

@kllwc7772 5 ай бұрын

International Treasure 😊😅

@jlovelace486 6 ай бұрын

It was nice to see Jake smiling!

@kreiner1 6 ай бұрын

It really is. He seems very...frustrated is a way to put it.

@mhall801 6 ай бұрын

Fake Tapper.

@daniellamcgee4251 5 ай бұрын

@@mhall801And what facts do you have that lead to your opinion?

@danielburns8199 6 ай бұрын

Well, I'm feeling better knowing Elmo is doing okay. :)

@Phoenix-nl2ut 6 ай бұрын

180 million people responded wow!

@Dryzark 6 ай бұрын

That was the number of views (which has since risen to 202.8 million). 18 thousand people responded to the question.

@Phoenix-nl2ut 6 ай бұрын

Elmo really does give hope

@kathiegoldsmith1457 5 ай бұрын

Crawled into bed, exhausted, and watched this. What a smile it put on my face. I will sleep easy tonight. Thanks.

@skye1212 6 ай бұрын

Elmo. We need you buddy.

@trueXMotionFitness 6 ай бұрын

Sesame Street continues to handle the most difficult subjects with ease & grace.

@nicolec4290 6 ай бұрын

I'm so happy this is even happening. There are people that want us to completely forget how important the Muppets are!

@ddthewolf 4 ай бұрын

They'd rather make fun of them then help show the importance they bring to children

@LaLeoRonroneo 6 ай бұрын

This was truly the most precious thing. I am grateful for this innocent and meaningful moment in time .

@superbmediacontentcreator 6 ай бұрын

This was wonderful, thank you Elmo...,

@georgearmstrong1553 6 ай бұрын

@lynemac2539 6 ай бұрын

Upper Left, USA

@user-vo2cw5yu9w 6 ай бұрын

@@lynemac2539 Always and forever better than the right.

@superbmediacontentcreator 6 ай бұрын

@@georgearmstrong1553 A generally sane and reasonable state: New Jersey...

@MarvelousYoUnAstro 6 ай бұрын

Honestly, guys... we need sesame street to be bigger than they are culturally! We've forgotten how to be kind. My little 1 is autistic and sesame street had taught her so much! She loves sesame street! We watch it everyday and even I who didn't grow up watching them I've been able to see how important their work is. I feel much happier watching them and seeing how my little 1 enjoys them gives a joy like no other. Much love to the 🌎 we need it... be kind friends, at the end of the day we are all the same!❤❤❤

@nicklindberg90 6 ай бұрын

Remember when Ted Cruz decided to pick a fight with Elmo over Twitter?

@jennifermacho-hargrove9256 6 ай бұрын

No but, that is hilarious!

@wvnovello 6 ай бұрын

Sadly, I'm sure the right wing is going to find a problem with this.

@10191927 6 ай бұрын

☝️😲 Lizard people seem hostile towards Elmo, we should take away their warming rocks.

@HawkwindAus 6 ай бұрын

I thought it was Big Bird that Cruz had a fight with? Although, it's certainly possible that Cruz has been triggered by many of the Sesame Street residents.

@johnnyslc 6 ай бұрын

Ted Cruz is a bad person, and bad people have problems with all of the good people. Hopefully Texas thinks more of themselves in future elections.

@cheersmodreams691 6 ай бұрын

Elmo, I don't do social media so I'm only now hearing your question. I'm loving life and thanks for asking. You and your Sesame Street buddies are such a positive force in our lives. Thank you.

@john_wick1 6 ай бұрын

Elmo should be on CNN more often, so much wisdom for a 3 and half years old Elmo!

@ncampos613 6 ай бұрын

You like sniffing kids too!! 😂😂😂

@user-yy4jo9pk2b 5 ай бұрын

I was kinda surprised CNN didn’t show President Biden’s classy response. Other major media did, and it shows what a kind compassionate leader he is and the man I choose to lead America!🇺🇸❤️

@damdamfino 6 ай бұрын

We cried when Steve from Blues Clues came back, and now we’re trauma dumping on Elmo like he’s our therapist. Ooooomf the millennials are not alright.

@TimeSurfer206 6 ай бұрын

Hon, I'm a Boomer, and *_I_* dumped.

@kimcole2865 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@brodywolf5355 6 ай бұрын

No we are not 😂

@willowmoon5063 6 ай бұрын

Not just millennials. Everyone! It's sad. Unfortunate.

@LexingtonB09 6 ай бұрын

No we are not alright. We been through a lot….😒 but i think that kinda goes for everyone at this point.

@IIIIthruXII 6 ай бұрын

If only more stuff like this appeared on the news networks

@mariabrown6890 6 ай бұрын

Hey Elmo,you the man bro!😊❤

@georgearmstrong1553 6 ай бұрын

@markrenfrow9873 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for caring enough to ask Elmo, I'm okay, but others are not.

@deshawnbrown986 5 ай бұрын

Ppl forget, many of us grew up with Elmo. We feel safe with him. He always taught us to share our feelings ❤

@studiopaultv 6 ай бұрын

Aww Elmo so cute and wholesome during this interview 😭🧸

@jonnatemmen130 6 ай бұрын

We all need Sesame Street. Makes me smile

@homoblogicus7899 6 ай бұрын

This is the most wholesome thing I've seen in a long time.

@SMtWalkerS 5 ай бұрын

Awww- thanks, Elmo! Many people don't CARE how others are doing. Shows how a simple question reveals a great deal.

@j0hnn13K 6 ай бұрын

This is the type of news that puts smiles on faces, certainly did for me. We need more "Nice news" in our lives, with all the bad stuff we hear every day, you'd almost forget that there is still joy and nice things in life, Elmo just reminded us of that.

@jjboys215 6 ай бұрын

Elmo's gonna end up with a Daytime show!!! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

@curtandrewsjr.8163 6 ай бұрын

I mean, he already has the not-too-late show on HBO Max XD

@misterprecocious2491 6 ай бұрын

Hmmmmm, the new Jerry Springer?

@selenasimmons6653 5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@Artemystically 6 ай бұрын

Elmore and Jake together. Magical

@Sugalaxybaby 6 ай бұрын

I’m 39 and i see Elmo as my bestfriend still. I still watch Sesame Street to this day when I feel down.

@squirrelbusken-cv4wy 5 ай бұрын

Honestly I am really impressed with how this was handled. This could have been a PR nightmare, but Elmo handled it in the literally best way possible. Accepting that his friends (us) are not doing ok, and that it was ok that we felt that way, and he was still glad he asked.

@toferj7441 6 ай бұрын

I freakin' LOVE this interview!! ❤❤❤❤

@kevinducharme1263 6 ай бұрын

I was a Sesame Street junkie as well. I miss those days, but would not want to re-live those days either. Kudos to Jake Tapper for doing this.

@flashflame4952 6 ай бұрын

The Muppets have always had a very special place in my heart. It wasn't around when I was growing up but thankfully I found them as an adult. Yes I watched Sesame Street because I really liked their message of kindness. I thank Jim Henson for all of his creative ideas throughout the years we had that magical genius in our lives. Keep up the good work Elmo!! You are simply the best!

@laughingoutloud5742 6 ай бұрын

Elmo coming through!!❤

@phoenixluk 6 ай бұрын

Why is this the single best thing I've seen this year?

@michaelparks7177 6 ай бұрын

The reason so many people replied to Elmo, is coz he’s honest. And, he cares.

@kl6902 6 ай бұрын

I ❤ Elmo for real. Elmo always makes me smile and my kids loved him too. Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers raised me. I love how that tweet really resonated with so many people. Makes you realize that everyone needs to feel heard and acknowledged ❤

@KarenNeumann 6 ай бұрын

This made me cry. Thanks for this.

@christopherwesterberg8555 6 ай бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELMO!

@ashfox97 6 ай бұрын

This has really touched me as it has most everyone today, the show as well as elmo has greatly been a part of our lives for a very long time. Elmo has brought smiles to me as a kid and still dose when he makes another child smile the way i did. Thank you for checking on everyone elmo, we appreciate your love and concern.

@karenshurley4793 5 ай бұрын

Elmo is just who we need right now! Thank you Jake Tapper, and happy birthday Elmo! 🎉🎉🎉🎂🎊🎊🛍️🛍️🛍️

@Blackbird_Singing_in_the-Night 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jake! I watched “Elmo’s World “ all the time with my kiddos. It’s nice to be reminded of a simpler time. I caught you on Kimmel and will be ordering your new book 😊

@chadlinus05 6 ай бұрын

This whole video made me cry

@marietailor3100 6 ай бұрын

I know that trauma dumping can be difficult for a lot of people, but I’m honestly kind of glad to see that a bunch of people who were struggling felt safe to share. I think BECAUSE it was in response to Elmo, they were less worried about being attacked by others and I think we all need some space to share how we’re really feeling. But yeah - this whole thing makes me smile.

@justinmoorenyc 6 ай бұрын

That was so awesome. Sesame Street and Elmo are a national treasure :)

@user-fq9dz9xp8u 5 ай бұрын

Now this is what I would call a real conversation good job Samantha and Elmo

@orangeofmars2835 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Elmo.

@MichelleT-so4we 6 ай бұрын

Hugs to Elmo ❤️

@TyTy-fi7sm 6 ай бұрын

I loved that segment ❤

@TheZsuzsana 6 ай бұрын

I was born in 1970 and I grew up with Sesame Street too. I am overcome with how touched people are by the simplest of gestures with in my opinion, is what absolutely is one of the meanings in life. Please don't discount this. This is love and heart and life. Who doesn't do better with positivity in their life?

@georgearmstrong1553 6 ай бұрын

@actownsend7288 5 ай бұрын

Elmo and Jake… I’m crying and smiling. Thank you for checking on us thanks pal.

@skycloud7637 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Elmo!

@johnnyslc 6 ай бұрын

Elmo is the best! We love you Elmo!😊

@stewartbowmer7395 6 ай бұрын

Sometimes I give the short answer. "Fine". Sometimes I give the answer that usually gives them the look of, " I wish I didn't ask". Blood cancer, 2 different chemo drugs, etc. Yeah, doing fine.

@jperry6779 6 ай бұрын

I hope things improve for you, Stewart.

@traceysedlakova4383 5 ай бұрын

Sending love and support, Stewart.

@CamGaGa18 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha I love how much of a fan everyone is. Elmo is awesome. Spread love !

@jwiese100 6 ай бұрын

I was taught the first step to solving a problem is to first acknowledge the problem

@JohnnyPeacenic 6 ай бұрын

Elmo has a new voice.

@susieb7305 6 ай бұрын

And talks fast - too fast for me ...oh well.

@keithmills778 6 ай бұрын

@@susieb7305You can slow down they playback speed (click on the little “gear” icon in the video window. It makes him easier to understand if you go to 0.75 speed.

@cartooncentral263 6 ай бұрын

He does? I haven’t noticed it. Elmo sounds the same to me.

@RetroLiminal99444 6 ай бұрын

It’s still Elmo.

@Columbiastargazer 6 ай бұрын

A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man

@geekygengar5467 5 ай бұрын

This is the kind of news story we need.

@Mrwittycraftyguy 6 ай бұрын

We LOVE you Elmo

@SHS854EVER 6 ай бұрын

Life for me has been so hard my mom passed away few months ago and my wife at a young age is in a nursing home with dementia.So this was a great idea with Elmo

@beck1365 6 ай бұрын

I love this segment so much. Thanks for having Elmo on your show, Jake!

@henrysmith9725 6 ай бұрын

One thing I love is how we all collectively trust Seseme Street enough that many venues are discussing the current news seriously with Elmo in character.

@freighter811 6 ай бұрын

Elmo! You’re the best for checking on the world!

@onikaconstantine8861 6 ай бұрын

Yay, I love Elmo from Sesame Street. ❤☺

@USAIRFORCE621 6 ай бұрын

How could you not love a segment with Elmo, so darn cute!

@cuzImagototheMars 6 ай бұрын

Awww so sweet and thoughtful of you Elmo ❤❤

@corujariousa 6 ай бұрын

Great response from Elmo to all the Twitter replies.

@danielleporter1829 5 ай бұрын

Elmo is just the sweetest. Elmo is so right, it's important to check in with those around us and with ourselves. My mom, whenever she'd come in from work or just running errands, she'd say she needed a few minutes to collect her thoughts.

@Prairiegirl3 6 ай бұрын

I need a hug from Elmo

@emm8357 6 ай бұрын

This is so cute and well done Jake!

@carolbenjamin1210 6 ай бұрын

This was fabulous - thank you!

@richardcochrane1966 5 ай бұрын

Jake, Elmo - thank you both for putting a smile on my face on a Monday morning!

@marymcdonald5531 6 ай бұрын

I love Elmo. He has been with me forever. I love you Elmo.❤❤

@GabeBishara 6 ай бұрын

I love elmo!!! Just by seeing this video, put a big smile on my face!!!!!! #elmoforlife #thankyouelmo

@dogsrule2075 6 ай бұрын

Delightful. What a lovely and thoughtful interview. Thank you.

@jewelqueen5949 6 ай бұрын

Jake Tapper is my hero. You we're born in 69, me 74. I appreciate you calling out & giving props to the old school Sesame Street muppets!!! ❤❤❤

@N.a.n.c.y 6 ай бұрын

Is there anybody who doesn’t LOVE Elmo? We all grew up with him. ❤

@Unfiltered-gb8vh 6 ай бұрын

This was awesome! Love Elmo

@laurencegreenfield350 6 ай бұрын

I just LOVE this!!

@georgearmstrong1553 6 ай бұрын

@Christycat927 6 ай бұрын

This was so sweet. I grew up with the 70s/80s version of Sesame Street and it makes me happy that they are still around making kids laugh and teaching them. I know I def. benefited from them as a child. Thank you CNN for highlighting this.