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Source -CNN- with The spokesperson for Sesame Workshop, the makers of “Sesame Street,” confirmation.

“Elmo’s X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts,” a spokesperson for Sesame Workshop, the makers of “Sesame Street,” told CNN in a statement. “We are working to restore full control of the account.”

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[–] TallonMetroid@lemmy.world 31 points 1 week ago (3 children)

Wasn't expecting this to be actually Elmo, instead of Apartheid Lonnie.

[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

He has pointed out that he can take control of anyone's account. So it definitely could be him doing something he thinks is "funny".

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