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‘FAKE FANS’

Republicans’ MAGA Rebrand of Beloved TV Icon Backfires

“Keep Elmo’s name out of your mouth!” the GOP was warned after the character was endorsed as a “certified PATRIOT.”

Katie Francis

Grover and Cookie Monster
SWEEPING THE CLOUDS AWAY

Did Netflix Mess With the ‘Sesame Street’ Fans Love?

The classic children’s show’s first episodes in partnership with the streaming service just launched.

Jesse Hassenger

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 06: A view of a photo booth with Elmo during "Mindful Families" presented by Headspace in partnership with Sesame Street and Unicorn Productions at Second Floor on September 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Headspace)
CLEANED HOUSE

‘Sesame Street’ Finally Addresses Elmo’s Vile Racist Hack

Sesame Workshop revealed what it knows about who was responsible for the offensive messages.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

An Elmo muppet is seen on the Sesame Street float during the 86th Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in New York November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)
ELMO WANTS TO PLAY!

Hacked Elmo X Account Goes on Wild Racist Posting Spree

Whoever runs the Sesame Street monster’s socials will need a hug.

Cameron Adams

Elmo and Donald Trump.
TICKLED OFF

Elmo Hits Trump in Lawsuit Alleging ‘Blatant’ Discrimination

PBS lawyers argued that Trump’s funding cut violates laws that prevent him from “serving as the arbiter” of their content.

Emell Derra Adolphus

Stephen Colbert.
‘FLATTERED’

Colbert Fires Back at Trump: No, You’re the ‘Boring’ One!

The “Late Show” host replied to Trump’s recent tirade with the help of an unlikely character.

Michael Boyle

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A photo illustration of British satirical candidates Count Binface and Elmo.
ELMO LOVES YOU!

Elmo Eclipses Count Binface as U.K.’s Election Star

Elmo is staying in Sesame Street, not heading to Downing Street but a perennial tradition of Britain's democracy remains steadfast: comedy candidates.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Larry David on “Late Night With Seth Meyers”
FULL THROTTLE

Larry David Sticks Knife Deeper Into Elmo After Live Beating

The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star showed off his (terrible) Elmo impersonation while recounting the viral moment with Seth Meyers.

Madeline Roth

Elmo from Sesame Street
THROTTLED

Larry David Jumps Elmo on Live TV

“Ask before you touch people, Larry!”

Amanda Yen

Elmo attends the 6th Annual Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.
#EMOTIONALWELLBEING

‘How Is Everyone Doing?’ Seems They’re Not So Good, Elmo

“Wow! Elmo is glad he asked,” said the statement from the furry creature on X.

Edith Olmsted

Sesame Street creator Joan Ganz Cooney poses with some of the cast during a 40th anniversary street naming celebration in New York, November 9, 2009. Sesame Street’s Twitter account joined in on dunking on Elon Musk’s rebranding to X.
‘X-OUT THAT IDEA!’

Even ‘Sesame Street’ is Dunking on Musk’s Twitter Rebrand

“Luckily I'm a bird so I can still tweet tweet!” Big Bird joked on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

Isabella Ramirez

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