The Sesame Street feud that’s captured all of our imaginations over the past week could finally be coming to an end.
How? Well, it could be settled with a game of tennis after Naomi Osaka offered to team up with Elmo to play Zoe and Rocco.
Japanese tennis star Osaka suggested playing against Zoe and Rocco after her appearance on the show.
We can play against Zoe and Rocco lol https://t.co/oXLqL13dPZ
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) January 9, 2022
But wait - what’s the deal with the Sesame Street spat?
Over the last few days, a long-running rivalry between iconic puppet Elmo and Zoe’s pet rock Rocco has taken over Twitter.
The row appears to have started in 2004 following a disagreement over who would get the last oatmeal raisin cookie. When Zoe said Elmo couldn’t have the treat because Rocco wanted it, Elmo launched into a tirade against the stone, and he’s shown contempt to Rocco ever since.
there are tears in my eyes y’all my stomach hurting pic.twitter.com/bbkF9yDZLf
— cheye (dr.booty) (@wumbooty) January 4, 2022
The feud went viral, prompting people to share their favourite Elmo moments from throughout the years.
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Hilariously, Elmo released a statement on the feud and even Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson waded in, threatening to visit Sesame Street “to kick a** and eat cookies”.
Yes, my friend.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 6, 2022
This Rock devours cookies.
All kinds of cookies 😈🍪
I’ll introduce you to #CheatMeals and it’ll change your life.
Tell Cookie Monster to move it over, cuz I’m coming to Sesame Street to kick ass and eat cookies.
And I’m almost all outta cookies.
~ Rock 🐂 https://t.co/BjlZciRqxU
During her appearance on the show, Osaka taught the other characters about melanin and highlighted the importance of wearing sunscreen.
But could we see her return to Sesame Street for a tennis match? Twitter certainly hopes so:
We need this episode. https://t.co/eEc4jWsUQq
— Mimosa Papi (@LosWithTheeMost) January 10, 2022
— Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) January 9, 2022
"How is rocco supposed to play naomi ....tell elmo" pic.twitter.com/A1GP97rMD5
— Ryno (@Ryno55380919) January 9, 2022
Really love this Elmo-Rocco beef 😂😂😂 https://t.co/2BdOTk2H4F
— Indigo Boy (@cogito_fatigo) January 10, 2022
Now why would you stir the pot like this SKSSKSKS https://t.co/RiEnhvtHWU
— Alyssa Donyae (@treasurxdawn) January 10, 2022
Elmo when Rocco step on the court https://t.co/nHLKz18u8U pic.twitter.com/YyL9Z8YAr1
— 🇭🇹 Jimmie Early (@thereal_topher) January 9, 2022
Not gonna lie in the midst of the chaos that is happening in real time… this whole @elmo vs Zoe & Rocco is really giving me the laughs I need 🤣 https://t.co/kbdmLo71D9
— Jocelyn Providence (@JustJocey09) January 9, 2022
How is Rocco gonna play tennis, Naomi? Tell Elmo. Rocco doesn’t even have arms! Rocco’s just a rock! ROCCO’S NOT ALIVE!!! https://t.co/xEcWFExmzZ
— Zach Wolfe (@zachwolfelaw) January 10, 2022
Elmo and Naomi bouta learn the hard way that Rocco’s not just a rock in doubles pic.twitter.com/uID7Jpq7uu
— ♡ ａｙａ ｇａｂｒｉｅｌｌｅ♡ (@papayaaaaaa_) January 9, 2022
We can’t wait to see where this feud takes us next.
