Elmo, now, I know you're only three years old, but Mayor Mamdani didn't sign an executive order banning bedtimes if the New York Knicks being in the NBA finals wasn't a very important sports moment.
The Sesame Street toddler shared a well-meaning tweet during Game 1 of the New York Knicks versus the San Antonio Spurs, exemplifying all the good morals you learn in pre-school, like being kind and rooting for everyone:
But the baby puppet soon learned a lesson that many little New Yorkers get very early when it comes to New York sports: you ride hard for the home team, no matter what.
Elmo, the popular puppet character, is posed beside a microphone, appearing to be involved in an interview setup
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Knicks fans quickly flooded Elmo's mentions to remind him that his sunny days chasing the clouds are spent in New York City, and he better not forget it:
Tweet by user B-Lo Christ: "This isn’t the time for sportsmanship Elmo. These streets ain’t sesame."
Tweet by user B-Lo Christ: "This isn’t the time for sportsmanship Elmo. These streets ain’t sesame."
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Tweet by The Knicks Wall: "PICK A SIDE COWARD" with engagement stats below (likes, retweets, etc.)
Tweet by The Knicks Wall: "PICK A SIDE COWARD" with engagement stats below (likes, retweets, etc.)
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"Elmo, my guy You’re literally red and furry from Sesame Street in the heart of NYC. The Knicks are down bad for decades this is your moment to finally pick a side, little buddy. We’ll forgive the neutrality if you rock the orange and blue tonight Knicks in 6, let’s go"
Tweet jokingly suggests Elmo from Sesame Street pick a side between NYC's Knicks or another team, with playful encouragement to support the Knicks
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"elmo, pls go to bed before I get rocco"
Close-up of a puppet character with wide eyes, caption reads, "elmo, pls go to bed before I get rocco."
Close-up of a puppet character with wide eyes, caption reads, "elmo, pls go to bed before I get rocco."
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Tweet by Charlotte Clymer says: "Elmo, you're from NYC, little buddy. It's okay to root for the Knicks."
Tweet by Charlotte Clymer says: "Elmo, you're from NYC, little buddy. It's okay to root for the Knicks."
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Tweet from user @rianphin: "delete this nephew."
Tweet from user @rianphin: "delete this nephew."
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Tweet by user @ConnorEatsPants: "Elmo, you're from the city. Pick a side man."
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Tweet expressing disbelief directed towards Elmo, with engagement metrics below it
Tweet expressing disbelief directed towards Elmo, with engagement metrics below it
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"elmo ain’t you from the city bruh"
Elmo sits on steps holding a small doll, with a playful expression. Tweet text humorously questions Elmo's city origins
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Tweet from Matthew Graham: "bro you from Queens"
Tweet from Matthew Graham: "bro you from Queens"
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Tweet by TgirlDave: "Elmo, the mayor literally got rid of bedtime in support of the Knicks. There's no way you aren’t at least happy about that."
Tweet by TgirlDave: "Elmo, the mayor literally got rid of bedtime in support of the Knicks. There's no way you aren’t at least happy about that."
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Tweet addressing Elmo, urging focus on Knicks playoffs
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Do you know have any parting advice for Elmo to get his head in the game? Let me know in the comments.