My favorite Muppet, Elmo, broke the internet this week. Elmo asked a simple question on X (formerly known as Twitter). Elmo posted:

Elmo is just checking in. How is everyone doing?

Elmo's tweet turned into a therapy session as thousands responded on social media.  Some responders seemed to be doing well.  An overwhelming number of responders, however, seemed to be reaching their limit, telling Elmo about their current troubles. Elmo’s tweet also attracted numerous big brands trying to promote products as well as numerous celebrity responses.

Even President Biden chimed in with his own response to Elmo; reminding people to reach out to friends and family in troubled times.

The enormity of the responses prompted Elmo to return to X and tweeted:

Wow! Elmo is glad he asked! Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.

I think we have a lot to learn from Elmo’s social media experience this week.  We need to remember to periodically check in on your friends and family.

So, Gotham, how are you doing?