Elmo makes it clear he's rooting for Team USA after New York Knicks fans put his head on a pike
Elmo declared his support for Team USA ahead of the USMNT game against Australia after Knicks fans were irate he didn't pick a side in the NBA Finals.
TL;DR
- Knicks fans were upset with Elmo for not picking a side in the NBA Finals.
- Elmo declared his support for Team USA in their game against Australia.
- Elmo stated he loves everybody and asked people not to make his allegiance a "thing."
- The situation is compared to the frenzy surrounding the Tickle Me Elmo toy.
- There is speculation that US fans might embrace Elmo as a quasi-mascot.