He was stunned into silence for a few seconds on two occasions BUTT (on both occasions if I remember correctly) made highly flattering comments to Gavin.
ie; not the likely reply if one has been kicked in the balls (I know this from experience ;(.
The one compliment he gave was "can you teach Biden that. (speech?).
Anyhow, it was kinda a cheap shot on Biden admittedly but a face saving deflection getting outta a tricky situation of Really wanting to cross the floor and hug and kiss Gavin lol..
Speaking of Biden and the real world he and Elmo made some inroads and likely real difference in peoples lives when they got together On Twitter:
Taking to X on Tuesday night, he wrote: "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. #EmotionalWellBeing."
Other Sesame Street characters also spoke up to support their friend.
The Cookie Monster wrote: "Me here to talk it out whenever you want. Me will also supply cookies. #EmotionalWellBeing"
Ernie's best friend Bert added: "I'm here if you ever need a shoulder to lean on. I'll make us both a warm cup of tea."
Sesame Street also waded in, sharing a link to mental health resources on its official X account.
And Elmo's efforts to support people's emotional wellbeing were praised by President Biden himself, who said he agreed with the puppet.
"I know how hard it is some days to sweep the clouds away and get to sunnier days," the president wrote on X.
"We have to be there for each other, offer our help to a neighbor in need, and above all else, ask for help when we need it