Talk:Elmo

Birthday
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
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."

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."

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


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