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Elmo may be a puppet, however like everybody else, he feels the sting of Donald Trump’s unstable financial system and is now looking for new employment.

The web has been in stitches since a debunked viral publish that includes the lovable puppet monster from Sesame Avenue popped up on LinkedIn. The publish options the favored character updating his profile after the Trump administration’s silly finances cuts.

“Hello LinkedIn, Sadly Elmo was lately laid off due to the federal finances cuts,” the publish begins. “Elmo labored at Sesame Avenue for 45 years. Elmo is unhappy. Elmo liked his time at Sesame Avenue.”

Like a traditional profile on the job-search web site, the puppet supplied his credentials whereas sending a heartfelt farewell to buddies and different longtime residents of Sesame Avenue, Large Chook, and Cookie Monster.

“Elmo is in search of his subsequent alternative,” the publish continued. “Elmo is sweet at so many issues. Like hugs. Elmo LOVES giving hugs. Elmo may acknowledge the letter E, spell his identify, really feel empathy, sing ‘Elmo’s Music’ and ask how you might be doing. Elmo is open to full-time or freelance roles.”

The Viral Publish Displays What’s Going On In The US Proper Now

Whereas the unemployment price in america stays regular, presently sitting at 4.2%, it’s not wanting good for many who reside on Sesame Avenue.

Due to an government order issued on Might 1 by the Trump administration calling for the slicing of federal funding to PBS and NPR in an effort to economize.

For those who’re questioning precisely how a lot cash within the federal finances goes to each entities, Katherine Maher, NPR President and CEO, mentioned, “The appropriation for public broadcasting, together with NPR and PBS, represents lower than 0.0001% of the federal finances.”

The LinkedIn publish has additionally garnered reactions, which you’ll see within the gallery under.