“Unfortunately, Elmo was recently laid off because of federal budget cuts,” the Muppet wrote, before continuing: “Elmo worked at Sesame Street for over 40 years. Elmo is sad.

The post continues, "Elmo is going to miss his friends Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, Abby, Grover, Count and so many more. They made Elmo's day so much better.

After a viral LinkedIn post from an account claiming to be Elmo said that he had been laid off from Sesame Street due to “federal budget cuts,” Sesame Workshop confirmed it was a parody.

“Unfortunately Elmo was recently laid off because of the federal budget cuts,” the Muppet began in the since-deleted post that has been shared on X. “Elmo worked at Sesame Street for 45 years.

Apparently, times are tough even on Sesame Street. A post that was seemingly from Elmo went viral when the Muppet let people know he was “open to work” on LinkedIn. Now, people are wondering ...

Wait, Elmo's on LinkedIn?! A fake 'layoff' post for our furry red friend went wild. Don't worry, he's not actually looking for hugs (professionally).

Elmo is still out of work -- and back on a new site, Elmo Open to Work, soliciting PBS donations amid Trump's attempt to cut public media funding.

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries brandished an Elmo puppet on the House floor while criticizing Republican-backed cuts to Sesame Street funding in the $9 billion rescissions package.

"Elmo is open to full-time or freelance roles." BetFTW NFL NBA NHL MLB WNBA Newsletter. POP-CULTURE. This Elmo LinkedIn post about getting laid off is sad, hilarious and genius. Charles Curtis.

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