Sesame Street characters send a message to voters

“We all face moments when things feel overwhelming, and that’s OK,” Sesame Street wrote in an X-post just before Election Day. “Remember, you’re not alone.”

As citizens across the country go to the polls Election Daythe muppets of Sesame Street reach out to their followers on social media to offer comfort.

From November 2, the birthday of Cookie Monster, Sesame Street posted a photo from the muppet on “It’s okay to take it day by day.”

Many other Sesame Street characters also posted on their accounts as early voters cast their ballots for the 2024 presidential election.

“Every time I feel overwhelmed, my mom tells me to go outside, take deep breaths and enjoy a moment in nature,” Mr. Snuffleupagus posted.

“I’m proud of you, my friend,” Grover wrote in his own post. “I just had to let you know!”

“You make our community so magical!” Abby Cadabby wrote.

Here’s how social media users responded to Sesame Street’s posts.

Grover says: ‘It’s okay to feel anxious’

While our friends on Sesame Street have shared words of encouragement, the muppets also want to acknowledge that many voters may be feeling uneasy about the election.

“We all face moments when things feel overwhelming, and that’s okay. Remember: you are not alone,” The message from Sesame Street reads.

In the November 4 post, Grover is pictured saying, “It’s okay to feel anxious.”

Followers shared their feelings with the muppet under the post.

“Oh, Grover. I’m more than just anxious,” one X user wrote. “But thanks for listening. Where’s Cookie Monster…stress eating can help.’

Others thanked the Sesame Street crew for always being there when we needed them.

“Definitely not Sesame Street will make me cry,” the user wrote. “Thanks, guys! Who would have thought that we would still look to our childhood friends for reassurance that everything would be okay.

“I was afraid I would feel anxious, but now I feel a little better,” another user wrote “Thanks, Sesame Street.”

Elmo ‘loves’ you a little more on Election Day

On Monday, Elmo posted one message to his followers on X.

“Hello friend! Elmo loves you,” he wrote in the post. “And Elmo will remind you every day when you need him.”

And as election week began, social media users thanked Elmo for the post.

“Elmo, Buddy, it’s going to be a tough week for the world as we wait for the votes to be counted,” one user wrote. “Stay around, we need some wholesome content!”

With the election on everyone’s minds, an X user asked Elmo if he had voted.

“Thanks @elmo. Today was a good day to hear that! Have you voted yet?” the user asked.

Although many adults expressed concern about this year’s election, Sesame Street was unanimously voted in because they always showed they cared.

“Thank you Elmo, we’re all going through a hard time, but it feels good to know you still care. We all love you too!” wrote the X user.

Ahjané Forbes is a reporter for USA TODAY’s National Trending Team. Ahjané covers breaking news, car recalls, crime, food recalls, health, lottery and public policy stories. Email her at [email protected]. Follow her further Instagram, Wires And X (Twitter) @forbesfinest.