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Elmo Cheers for the Paris Olympics with Unmatched Enthusiasm!
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<p>Elmo and the entire Sesame Street crew have taken to "X," formerly known as Twitter, to share their enthusiasm for the 2024 Paris Olympics.</p>
<p>PHOENIX — "What a beautiful sunny day sweepin' the clouds away..." in Paris! Yes, while Sesame Street might still be in the United States, the beloved characters have crossed the Atlantic to cheer on Team USA.</p>
<p>Elmo and his friends Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster were seen on the TODAY show, crafting cookie-inspired medals and flaunting their Team USA gear.</p>
<p>Elmo expressed his excitement for "everything" at his very first Olympic Games, particularly swimming and watching Katie Ledecky.</p>
<p>"Elmo heard that Mr. LeBron and Mr. Steph said Elmo could be a part of the basketball," Elmo shared with the anchors.</p>
<p>Their enthusiasm extends beyond the TV screen. The entire Sesame Street neighborhood has taken to social media to post about their favorite Olympic moments.</p>
<p>Curious about what the Sesame Street characters had to say about the Games? Take a look at our favorite posts below:</p>
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Elmo loves seeing everybody come together from all over the world just to play! The <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a> are so cool! 🫶🥇❤ https://t.co/zcDGPR9mBn</p>
— Elmo (@elmo) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/elmo/status/1819403568085975152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2024</a>
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rocco is just a rock, he can't win an Olympic medal! 🤦♂<a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a> https://t.co/SEa2XixdEz</p>
— Elmo (@elmo) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/elmo/status/1819376351712801196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2024</a>
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Come on, everybody! Let's hear it for Team USA's Men's Four Rowing team for winning Gold! Elmo is so proud of you! 🥇🇺🇸🫶 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://t.co/8jZs1ShWpa">pic.twitter.com/8jZs1ShWpa</a></p>
— Elmo (@elmo) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/elmo/status/1819450935997087839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2024</a>
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">These Olympic games are so exciting! I definitely want to try to compete in the next one. What sport do you think I would excel in? 🏆 <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a></p>
— Grover (@Grover) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/Grover/status/1818344649154871795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2024</a>
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey Bert, do you know why they host the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympic</a> games in the summer?</p>
— Ernie (@SesameErnie) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/SesameErnie/status/1816872782757789727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2024</a>
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Because there are lots of fans! Heeee Heee https://t.co/2JbiMaB5y0</p>
— Ernie (@SesameErnie) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/SesameErnie/status/1816873136098591160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2024</a>
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I've got a great <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a> joke for you. Which fruit always wins the gold medal in gymnastics? Bananas, they’re great at doing splits! 🍌 https://t.co/Xh0MGWz4qp</p>
— Ernie (@SesameErnie) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/SesameErnie/status/1816479242776957205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2024</a>
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I really wish I were at the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a>. Imagine watching badminton and then having a picnic at the Eiffel Tower! 💛</p>
— Bert (@bertsesame) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/bertsesame/status/1817200251461058941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2024</a>
<p lang="cs" dir="ltr">Squeak squeak <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a>. 🏅🇫🇷</p>
— Rubber Duckie (@SesameDuckie) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/SesameDuckie/status/1816869965187965172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2024</a>
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Team USA and cookies are me favorite! https://t.co/RKUGUbOCO8</p>
— Cookie Monster (@MeCookieMonster) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/MeCookieMonster/status/1819400602566218188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2024</a>
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