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Sesame Street Character Responds to Controversy

Updated 2026-06-06 15:30 UTC 1 source Neutral

Elmo, the beloved character from 'Sesame Street', responded to backlash over a social media post about the NBA Finals. The post sparked criticism for potentially favoring one team.

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2026-06-06 15:00 UTC
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The official social media account for Elmo responded to critics after the beloved "Sesame Street" character found itself in hot water for saying it "hopes" the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs "have fun" in their NBA Finals matchup. "KNICKS that last message! Elmo didn’t mean to SPUR you on!" t
2026-06-06 15:03 UTC
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