All articles tagged with #elmo
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Gizmodo
Elmo's X social media account was hacked over the weekend, resulting in antisemitic and racist posts that were later removed. The account issued an apology after two days, blaming the incident on a hack, but some users demanded more accountability and investigation. The incident highlights ongoing security issues on X platform.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Elmo temporarily returned to X after a hacked antisemitic outburst was deleted, highlighting ongoing issues of hate speech and disinformation on the platform, which is under investigation by EU and French authorities for content regulation and algorithm manipulation.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Jon Stewart canceled his planned monologue on 'The Daily Show' after Elmo's Twitter account was hacked with anti-Semitic tweets. He humorously addressed the incident by inviting a puppet version of Elmo to discuss the situation, where Elmo admitted to being radicalized by the manosphere and involved in far-right ideologies, parodying the influence of online extremism. The segment also included satirical commentary on political issues and media responses.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Axios
The X account for Sesame Street's Elmo was hacked, posting antisemitic and racist messages, highlighting ongoing issues with hate speech and content moderation on the platform under Elon Musk's ownership, amid broader concerns about AI behavior and platform integrity.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
Hackers gained access to Elmo's X account, posting racist and antisemitic messages, as well as references to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting Sesame Workshop to work on regaining control. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges for high-profile social media accounts.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
Elmo's X account, with over 600,000 followers, was hacked and posted antisemitic and anti-Trump comments, including calls for violence and conspiracy theories, but the posts have since been removed.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
Hackers gained access to Elmo's verified X account, a character from Sesame Street, and posted antisemitic messages along with other offensive content; Sesame Workshop is working to regain control of the account and has highlighted the rise in social media hacking incidents.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Elmo's verified X account was hacked, leading to the posting of racist and antisemitic messages, which were quickly removed; Sesame Workshop is working to regain control of the account.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Puppeteers from Fraggle Rock expressed concern over Larry David's unscripted attack on Elmo during a live appearance on the Today show in February, emphasizing the potential danger to puppeteers. The incident occurred as Elmo was discussing mental health resources, prompting David to interrupt and later apologize, only to retract his apology on Late Night With Seth Myers. The puppeteers highlighted the magic of their job in bringing characters to life and the ability to connect with audiences through their puppeteering.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bleeding Cool News
Wil Wheaton criticized Larry David's behavior towards Sesame Street's Elmo on the TODAY show, expressing outrage at the lack of empathy and understanding for the character's significance to children and mental health awareness. Wheaton's comments highlight the need for sensitivity and awareness in comedic performances, especially when children may be watching, and urges people to listen and learn from those like him who understand the importance of empathy and mental health.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TMZ
Cheryl Hines defended Larry David for beating up Elmo, stating that the show's producers should have known better than to put them together. She emphasized that Elmo didn't ask for the altercation and pinned the blame on the showrunners. While Cheryl took the incident in good fun, others in the television industry, such as Wil Wheaton, reacted negatively. Larry David has not responded to the criticism, and Cheryl seems to have his back despite the ongoing puppet-related controversy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
Elmo's viral mental health segment on the Today Show took a shocking turn when Larry David unexpectedly "throttled" the beloved puppet, sparking a heated debate. While David apologized and defended his actions, actor Wil Wheaton criticized the attack, sharing his own experiences with domestic violence and PTSD. The incident has sparked a mix of reactions, with some supporting Wheaton's stance and others questioning the severity of his response.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bounding Into Comics
Star Trek actor Wil Wheaton expresses outrage over Larry David's playful interaction with Elmo on live television, citing personal trauma and accusing David of insensitivity towards children's innocence and mental health awareness efforts. Wheaton's emotional response on Facebook draws criticism, with some suggesting he is overreacting to a joke, but Wheaton defends his reaction, emphasizing the impact of such actions on individuals with similar experiences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Larry David defended his assault on "Sesame Street" puppet Elmo during the "Today" show, stating that he couldn't bear another second of the character's message about mental health and would do it again. The incident occurred as Elmo was discussing mental health on the show, prompting David to grab and throttle the puppet, causing shock and dismay among the hosts and audience. David later justified his actions, expressing his frustration with Elmo's message and indicating that he would repeat the assault.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Comedian Larry David defended his physical altercation with "Sesame Street" puppet Elmo during a "Today" show appearance, stating that he couldn't bear another second of the character's message about mental health and would do it again if given the chance. The incident occurred as Elmo went viral for sparking a conversation about mental health on social media, drawing attention even from President Biden. David's actions have sparked controversy and discussion about the boundaries of comedy and the portrayal of mental health issues.