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Birthday[edit]

His birthday is February 3rd but he stays 3 and a 1/2 all the time, "It's a monster thing" Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZHSDjtD-dg (9 mins in) Maybe it should be added to his info on the right side?

Elmo attacked by Larry David / Discussion of mental health[edit]

On February 1st, Elmo came on Today to talk about mental health, and was brutally attacked by Larry David. It looks like Larry's page was updated to reflect this:

On February 1, 2024, upset with remarks made by Elmo on the subject of mental health, David approached and attacked the friendly monster live on Today.
— Larry David

Do y'all think it's appropriate to recognize this event on Elmo's page? Either way, his discussion of mental health concerns has received significant press coverage. I think it also speaks to how the character is endearing to many fans beyond its target audience, so this flurry of coverage may be worth a sentence. Especially given how this reflects upon the larger cultural feelings in America:

Except, after the clouds of irony and dark humor had passed, something remarkable happened: People started thanking Elmo and his pals for asking, and talking about what it means to feel safe and understood in a time when so much is dangerous and confusing. Katherine Tarleton, a licensed therapist in South Carolina, says trusted characters like Elmo create an environment of safety in which difficult conversations feel a little easier.

— https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/health/elmo-checking-in-x-wellness-cec/index.html

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References about Elmo's discussion of mental health

References about Larry David attacking Elmo

What do y'all think? CallMeSarge (talk) 16:06, 5 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I think a couple of sentences could discuss the whole event. (Oinkers42) (talk) 15:43, 6 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]