Elmo is still out of work. And he’s hoping people will open their wallets to help him and his friend at PBS. The creators behind the viral post about Elmo getting fired from “Sesame Street ...

A LinkedIn post has gone viral after claiming that Sesame Street’s Elmo was recently laid off after 45 years on the beloved children’s show, reportedly due to federal budget cuts in US.

Elmo, a beloved fixture on "Sesame Street," has helped teach countless children emotional literacy. Yet many adults also found themselves turning to "Sesame Street" for reassurance during the ...

Elmo loved his time at ‘Sesame Street,'” the three-and-a-half-year-old explained. “Elmo is going to miss his friends Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, Abby, Grover, Count and so many more.

Like hugs. Elmo LOVES giving hugs. Elmo can also recognize the letter E, spell his name, feel empathy, sing ‘Elmo's Song’ and ask how you are doing. Elmo is open to full-time or freelance work.

After a viral LinkedIn post from an account claiming to be Elmo said that he had been laid off from Sesame Street due to “federal budget cuts,” Sesame Workshop confirmed it was a parody.

“Unfortunately Elmo was recently laid off because of the federal budget cuts,” the Muppet began in the since-deleted post that has been shared on X. “Elmo worked at Sesame Street for 45 years.

“Unfortunately, Elmo was recently laid off because of federal budget cuts,” the Muppet wrote, before continuing: “Elmo worked at Sesame Street for over 40 years. Elmo is sad.

The post, written in Elmo's unmistakable sweet and simple voice, announced, "Unfortunately Elmo was recently laid off because of the federal budget cuts." It went on to say, "Elmo worked at Sesame ...

Unfortunately Elmo was recently laid off because of the federal budget cuts,” the post begins. “Elmo worked at Sesame Street for 45 years. Elmo is sad. Elmo loved his time at Sesame Street.” ...

“Elmo is going to miss his friends Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, Abby, Grover, Count, and so many more,” it read. “They made Elmo’s day so much better.” ...