"That’s so random but cool": Fans crack up as Elmo and Cookie Monster cross paths with ‘The Last of Us’ cast

This is the selfie that you never knew you needed! During the SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, Sesame Street's Elmo and Cookie Monster crossed paths with The Last of Us cast, and boy, their meeting made all our inner child happy! (via X/@DiscussingFilm)

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Fans' hilarious comments with The Sesame Street gang x The Last of Us cast interaction

Because of Elmo and Cookie Monster's sudden interaction with The Last of Us cast, fans poked fun at the meeting, saying that it's so random but yet, so cool!

"That’s so random but cool!" - a fan said (via X/@Scopey_13Alt)

Other fans cajoled Elmo to play The Last of Us 2 video game because they're curious as to what Elmo would feel after playing the game!

"Have Elmo play the first hour of The Last Of Us 2 and see how happy and positive he is." - another fan added (via X/@AustinPlanet)

Some fans trolled the interaction and manifested that Elmo and Cookie Monster should have a cameo on The Last of Us Season 2.

Since Cookie Monster is also part of the iconic selfie, The Last of Us fans clowned him, saying that the letter "C" is not for cookie but for "Cordyceps", a fungus that ruined mankind in The Last of Us.

"C for cordyceps!" - a fan commented (via X/@PogDigital)

Because of the Sesame Street x The Last of Us selfie, fans joked that Playstation should create a Sesame Street x The Last of Us game bundle for funsies. (via X/@RareSun_)

Elmo fans also roasted Elmo, commenting that Elmo should wait 'til he's older before meeting The Last of Us cast because the show is not suitable for kids!

"Elmo I think you should wait until you’re a bit idk older." - another fan added (via X/@AdvocaciaMvf)

And finally, Sesame Street fans hilariously suggested that the show should parody The Last of Us, but kid-friendly, of course!

"They should do a Muppets parody film of the last of us." - another fan shared (via X/@Firebird7ate9)

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What did Cookie Monster and Elmo do at SXSW?

Now that we know that Elmo and Cookie Monster are having fun with their friends and new friends at SXSW, the question is: What are they doing at SXSW?

The answer is simple: the SXSW team invited them to share positive vibes, and to make the event more light, fun, and kid friendly!

Aside from chilling with The Last of Us cast, Elmo and Cookie Monster also met Kevin Bacon, Gabriel Luna, and Sean Evans! How cool is that?

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It's great to know that our fave Sesame Street pals Cookie Monster and Elmo are having the time of their lives meeting awesome people at SXSW. Here's to hoping that the rest of the Sesame Street muppets get to experience what these 2 experienced at SXSW!