Elmo in hot water with Knicks fans after 'both-sidesing' NBA finals
Summary
Elmo, the red puppet from Sesame Street, upset New York Knicks fans by posting a neutral message wishing both NBA finals teams good fun. Knicks supporters want Elmo to openly support the team, which is in the finals for the first time since 1999, and they have reacted strongly to his comment.Key Facts
- The New York Knicks are in the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs and currently lead the series.
- Elmo posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Elmo hopes both teams have fun!" without endorsing the Knicks.
- Knicks fans called Elmo a "traitor" and criticized him for not supporting their team.
- The New York City Police Department jokingly called Elmo an imposter like Times Square impersonators.
- The New York City Department of Transportation threatened to remove the Sesame Street sign in Upper Manhattan.
- Elmo replied with a playful message apologizing and making a pun about the Spurs team.
- Elmo is known for promoting kindness but has faced online controversies before, including a 2024 account hack posting hateful messages.
- Knicks fans are urging Elmo to fully support the team through the finals.
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