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Tony Bame

2025-08-08T19:37:20Z

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'''Anthony Boehm''', better known online as '''Tony Bame''', is a TikTok influencer and Josh's most recent handler, taking Josh on a [[Tony Bame Arc|booze fueled tour of several cities]] and livestreaming with him on [[Parti]]. Prior to meeting Josh, he mainly filmed pothole videos in St. Louis. At one point in his life, he was part of a marijuana trafficking organization, which earned him probatation for drug conspiracy charges.<ref>https://archive.is/j9pHn#selection-3243.23-4223.212</ref> He also had a few minor acting roles. It is alleged that he has a child and is considered a deadbeat father.

It is alleged that Tony Bame has a felony conviction, and could not follow Joshua to Montreal after his Boston trip. [[Mr. Based]] is known to not like Tony.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jd3m3b/based_does_not_like_tony_confirmed/</ref>

=== Josh Meeting Tony ===
Josh first met Tony [[St. Louis|during his trip to St. Louis]].

=== Miami ===
Josh and Tony livestreamed on Parti in late April, they attended a hockey game.

=== Chicago ===
Josh and Tony livestreamed on Parti in early May, they attended a baseball game.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1khd3tb/the_rat_commands_you/</ref> Tony had to stand up for Josh multiple times against various local trolls, including a man who threw vinegar on Josh<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kh8snj/josh_crashes_out_and_gets_vinegar_poured_on_him/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kh97c4/tony_fights_the_man_who_poured_vinegar_on_josh/</ref>, and another who touched Josh's ass.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1khegr4/josh_gets_a_spanking/</ref>

== References ==
<references />2. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFMoeT7uPSL/

File:Tony.png

2025-08-08T19:35:30Z

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Durgy's Bar

2025-07-29T07:18:02Z

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{{Quote|text=Welcome to Area Bar! This is a classic dive bar in the East Village of New York City. There is pinball, sports and Happy Hour until 8pm. The drinks are delicious and the tunes are on point. The Bloody Mary is spicy. |source=Part of the bar's official description}}

'''The Area 140 First Bar''', more commonly known as '''Durgy's Bar''' or just simply '''Durgy's''' after its owner, Michael "Durgy" Durgavich, is a dive bar that is a frequent streaming location in the [[Mr. Based Era]]. The bar is often referred to by its common name only on the [[subreddit]] due to Reddit's policies against doxxing and Josh and Mr. Based mostly refers to the bar with its common name in a feeble attempt to deter trolls. There is an Ipswich Town FC flag on the wall of the bar which can frequently be seen in the background of the streams.

Durgy's Bar permits the livestreams from Mr. Based. Some streams featured the bartenders remarking how their affiliation with Josh was good for business, but many patrons loudly object to having cameras pointed at them. On some occasions Josh flees into the bar to seek refuge as he's being pursued by [[trolls]], bringing a commotion inside. Josh has vomited all over himself in this bar once and the next day returned with a $100 tip for the bartender who had to clean up the mess.

At one point, [[Josh]] stated that he was getting an apartment in New York and was planning on having Durgy as his roomate.<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jzl3wv/josh_is_moving_in_with_durgy_area_140_first_bar/</ref>

On April 10, 2025 Mr. Based was arrested inside the bar for violating the restraining order protecting [[Alex Novell]].

== Durgy's Cot ==
[[File:DurgeyLair.png|thumb|An image of Durgy sleeping in the basement lair of Area 140 was shared by one of the Bartenders in Mr. Based's Discord server.]]
Posted in the now-defunct Discord server of [[Jason Itzler|Mr. Based]], it was revealed by a bartender that Durgy often chooses to sleep in the basement of Area 140 rather than in his own apartment.

== References ==

Knee Biting Incident

2025-07-15T20:04:53Z

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[[File:Kneebite.png|thumb|Josh partaking in an afternoon snack.]]
During the early hours of July 14, 2024, [[Josh]] had a meltdown while streaming on Parti with [[Tony]] and [[Alyssa Manzella|Alyssa]]. The meltdown was triggered by a [[Frybagging|frybagger]], and Josh became very self-injurious, even started [[Self Harm|biting his knee]], slamming walls and even trying to eat a plant. <ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1lzh4r6/tony_starts_a_late_night_live_josh_gets_frybagged/</ref>

== Background ==
The stream began with a drunk Alyssa teasing Josh, claiming she was from Staten Island and mocking Josh by saying he wasn't from the Bronx. In response, Josh singsonged that Alyssa was from Jersey and said he hoped she would get sent to France. The situation escalated when a bystander fry-bagged Josh, who was already agitated. Josh told the fry-bagger to go get his head chopped off and threatened to send him to Italy. Another person fry-bagged Josh soon after, prompting him to run out and threaten to send them to Italy as well. He began repeating his catchphrases and threw something at them from below before Tony intervened and pulled him away.

At this point, Josh entered a full-blown meltdown. He intensified his behavior by hitting himself in the head and biting his hand as Tony tried to calm him down. They walked into a hotel, where Josh continued screaming his catchphrases, bent down to bite his knee while ascending the stairs, and had to be stopped by Tony from hitting his head again. Despite this, Josh struck his head against a glass door, withstanding the impact and yelling, "What did I do to them!?!" He then exclaimed that he wanted to go to Italy and, when questioned by Tony, bit an aloe plant and said "I don't know."

Josh continued to scream about being fry-bagged, repeatedly bit himself, and hit his head. As Alyssa tried to restrain him, Josh said she was hurting him and eventually kicked her. Alyssa retaliated with a kick, causing Josh to scream and attempt to attack her again before Tony intervened. Josh’s aggression then turned toward Tony while he screamed that Alyssa kicked him and repeatedly shouted, "WHY DO I ALWAYS GET HURT!?!"—before ironically biting his own hand again for 30 seconds.

Despite Tony’s attempts to calm him, Josh continued hitting himself. When someone mentioned calling the police, Josh said he hoped he got convicted for the [[4th Of July Arrest|felony]] he committed the week before. Tony then ended the stream.
<references /><ref>https://parti.com/video/94219</ref>

Knee Biting Incident

2025-07-15T20:03:25Z

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[[File:Kneebite.png|thumb|Josh partaking in an afternoon snack.]]
During the early hours of July 14, 2024, [[Josh]] had a meltdown while streaming on Parti with [[Tony]] and [[Alyssa Manzella|Alyssa]]. The meltdown was triggered by a [[Frybagging|frybagger]], and Josh became very self-injurious, even started [[Self Harm|biting his knee]], slamming walls and even trying to eat a plant. <ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1lzh4r6/tony_starts_a_late_night_live_josh_gets_frybagged/</ref>

== Background ==
The stream began with a drunk Alyssa teasing Josh, claiming she was from Staten Island and mocking Josh by saying he wasn't from the Bronx. In response, Josh singsonged that Alyssa was from Jersey and said he hoped she would get sent to France. The situation escalated when a bystander fry-bagged Josh, who was already agitated. Josh told the fry-bagger to go get his head chopped off and threatened to send him to Italy. Another person fry-bagged Josh soon after, prompting him to run out and threaten to send them to Italy as well. He began repeating his catchphrases and threw something at them from below before Tony intervened and pulled him away.

At this point, Josh entered a full-blown meltdown. He intensified his behavior by hitting himself in the head and biting his hand as Tony tried to calm him down. They walked into a hotel, where Josh continued screaming his catchphrases, bent down to bite his knee while ascending the stairs, and had to be stopped by Tony from hitting his head again. Despite this, Josh struck his head against a glass door, withstanding the impact and yelling, "What did I do to them!?!" He then exclaimed that he wanted to go to Italy and, when questioned by Tony, bit an aloe plant and said it tasted good.

Josh continued to scream about being fry-bagged, repeatedly bit himself, and hit his head. As Alyssa tried to restrain him, Josh said she was hurting him and eventually kicked her. Alyssa retaliated with a kick, causing Josh to scream and attempt to attack her again before Tony intervened. Josh’s aggression then turned toward Tony while he screamed that Alyssa kicked him and repeatedly shouted, "WHY DO I ALWAYS GET HURT!?!"—before ironically biting his own hand again for 30 seconds.

Despite Tony’s attempts to calm him, Josh continued hitting himself. When someone mentioned calling the police, Josh said he hoped he got convicted for the [[4th Of July Arrest|felony]] he committed the week before. Tony then ended the stream.
<references /><ref>https://parti.com/video/94219</ref>

Knee Biting Incident

2025-07-15T19:40:03Z

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[[File:Kneebite.png|thumb|Josh partaking in an afternoon snack.]]
During the early hours of July 14, 2024, [[Josh]] had a meltdown while streaming on Parti with [[Tony]] and [[Alyssa Manzella|Alyssa]]. The meltdown was triggered by a [[Frybagging|frybagger]], and Josh became very self-injurious, even started biting his knee, slamming walls and even trying to eat a plant. <ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1lzh4r6/tony_starts_a_late_night_live_josh_gets_frybagged/</ref>

== Background ==
The stream began with a drunk Alyssa teasing Josh, claiming she was from Staten Island and mocking Josh by saying he wasn't from the Bronx. In response, Josh singsonged that Alyssa was from Jersey and said he hoped she would get sent to France. The situation escalated when a bystander fry-bagged Josh, who was already agitated. Josh told the fry-bagger to go get his head chopped off and threatened to send him to Italy. Another person fry-bagged Josh soon after, prompting him to run out and threaten to send them to Italy as well. He began repeating his catchphrases and threw something at them from below before Tony intervened and pulled him away.

At this point, Josh entered a full-blown meltdown. He intensified his behavior by hitting himself in the head and biting his hand as Tony tried to calm him down. They walked into a hotel, where Josh continued screaming his catchphrases, bent down to bite his knee while ascending the stairs, and had to be stopped by Tony from hitting his head again. Despite this, Josh struck his head against a glass door, withstanding the impact and yelling, "What did I do to them!?!" He then exclaimed that he wanted to go to Italy and, when questioned by Tony, bit an aloe plant and said it tasted good.

Josh continued to scream about being fry-bagged, repeatedly bit himself, and hit his head. As Alyssa tried to restrain him, Josh said she was hurting him and eventually kicked her. Alyssa retaliated with a kick, causing Josh to scream and attempt to attack her again before Tony intervened. Josh’s aggression then turned toward Tony while he screamed that Alyssa kicked him and repeatedly shouted, "WHY DO I ALWAYS GET HURT!?!"—before ironically biting his own hand again for 30 seconds.

Despite Tony’s attempts to calm him, Josh continued hitting himself. When someone mentioned calling the police, Josh said he hoped he got convicted for the [[4th Of July Arrest|felony]] he committed the week before. Tony then ended the stream.
<references /><ref>https://parti.com/video/94219</ref>

Knee Biting Incident

2025-07-15T19:38:21Z

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[[File:Kneebite.png|thumb|Josh partaking in an afternoon snack.]]
During the early hours of July 14, 2024, [[Josh]] had a meltdown while streaming on Parti with [[Tony]] and [[Alyssa Manzella|Alyssa]]. The meltdown was triggered by a [[Frybagging|frybagger]], and Josh became very self-injurious, even started biting his knee, slamming walls and even trying to eat a plant. <ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1lzh4r6/tony_starts_a_late_night_live_josh_gets_frybagged/</ref>

== Background ==
The stream began with a drunk Alyssa teasing Josh, claiming she was from Staten Island and mocking Josh by saying he wasn't from the Bronx. In response, Josh singsonged that Alyssa was from Jersey and said he hoped she would get sent to France. The situation escalated when a bystander fry-bagged Josh, who was already agitated. Josh told the fry-bagger to go get his head chopped off and threatened to send him to Italy. Another person fry-bagged Josh soon after, prompting him to run out and threaten to send them to Italy as well. He began repeating his catchphrases and threw something at them from below before Tony intervened and pulled him away.

At this point, Josh entered a full-blown meltdown. He intensified his behavior by hitting himself in the head and biting his hand as Tony tried to calm him down. They walked into a hotel, where Josh continued screaming his catchphrases, bent down to bite his knee while ascending the stairs, and had to be stopped by Tony from hitting his head again. Despite this, Josh struck his head against a glass door, withstanding the impact and yelling, "What did I do to them!?!" He then exclaimed that he wanted to go to Italy and, when questioned by Tony, bit an aloe plant and said it tasted good.

Josh continued to scream about being fry-bagged, repeatedly bit himself, and hit his head. As Alyssa tried to restrain him, Josh said she was hurting him and eventually kicked her. Alyssa retaliated with a kick, causing Josh to scream and attempt to attack her again before Tony intervened. Josh’s aggression then turned toward Tony while he screamed that Alyssa kicked him and repeatedly shouted, "WHY DO I ALWAYS GET HURT!?!"—before ironically biting his own hand again for 30 seconds.

Despite Tony’s attempts to calm him, Josh continued hitting himself. When someone mentioned calling the police, Josh said he hoped he got convicted for the [[4th Of July Arrest|felony]] he committed the week before. Tony then ended the stream.

File:Kneebite.png

2025-07-15T19:37:56Z

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nibble knees

Art Garfunkel Jr.

2025-07-12T22:31:34Z

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Art Garfunkel Jr. is the son of Art Garfunkel, who wrote music history as solo artist and singer of the world-famous duo [[wikipedia:Simon_&_Garfunkel|Simon & Garfunkel]]. Art Garfunkel Jr. is a relatively prominent figure in the lore, he has streamed with [[Josh Block|Josh]] and [[Mr. Based]] on multiple occasions.

{{Infobox|image=PussyeyesArt.png|name=Art Garfunkle Jr.|Knownas=Pussy Eyes|Alignment=Guest Star|DOB=December 15, 1990|Arcs=}}

== Early Life ==
Art Garfunkel Jr. was born in New York in 1990 in the Manhattan district as the first child of Art Garfunkel Senior and Kathryn Garfunkel. He spent most of his childhood and adolescence in the USA. His grandparents came from German-speaking territories, so he learned the German language at an early age.

== Meeting Josh and Streaming ==
In late 2024, Josh and Art Garfunkel Jr. met for the first time.

== Community Sentiment ==
Art Garfunkel Jr. has been given the respectable nickname "Pussy Eyes" by members of the community chat.

== References ==

# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1hhfyiz/what_the_fuck_is_art_garfunkels_son_doing_on_mr/
# https://artgarfunkelofficial.de/art-garfunkel-jr/?lang=en
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1hvfpwq/art_garfunkel_couldnt_be_prouder_of_his_latest/

File:PussyeyesArt.png

2025-07-12T22:28:45Z

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Art Funkle Junior

Danny Duncan

2025-07-12T22:22:49Z

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'''Daniel Duncan''' (born July 27, 1992) also known as '''Danny Duncan''', is an American YouTube personality, sketch comedian, prankster and vlogger. In 2018, he acquired the trademark for his Virginity Rocks clothing brand. Danny Duncan is a significant figure in the

{{Infobox|image=Dannyduncan.jpg|name=Daniel "Danny" Duncan|Alignment=One-Off Collab Partner|DOB=July 27, 1992|Arcs=}}

lore, and one of the only people in [[Josh Block|Josh's]] life who treated him with any respect. Josh is [[Josh and Mental Health|highly paranoid]] that Danny Duncan could "[[wikipedia:Baker_Act|Baker Act]]" him on a visit to Florida.

== Early Life ==
Danny's hometown is Englewood, Florida. He graduated from Lemon Bay High School in 2010. His first job was at his local Walgreens.

=== Athletics ===
Throughout and after school Danny was an avid distance runner. In 2014, he gained enough notoriety for his 5k and triathlon events that he was sponsored by New Balance. His passion also led him to volunteer as coach for Florida Elite Track Club to benefit local youth.

=== Duncan Strength & Conditioning ===
After high school, Danny started training professional skateboarders. In 2014, as he became more sought after within the skating community, he made the business decision to relocate to Los Angeles, California.

== Meeting Joshua ==
During the filming of Danny's [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-WTQX4un7I "I Spent 24 Hours with WorldofTshirts! (Joshua Block)"] video, [[Animal Cruelty|Josh asked if he could kill Danny's pet emu]]<ref>[https://youtu.be/o-WTQX4un7I?t=1189]</ref>, bewildering and briefly angering his host. On another occasion, [[Sexuality|Josh stared longingly at Danny's penis]] while Danny urinated on a car that he was inside of.<ref>https://youtu.be/o-WTQX4un7I</ref>

== Personal Life ==
In 2019, Danny purchased a Los Angeles home for $3.5 dollars.

In his videos, Danny shows off a bi-coastal lifestyle. Going back and forth from his homes in Englewood, FL and in Los Angeles, CA.

== References ==

# https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC94lW_-Hr_uA7RcJ3D-WPOg/about
# https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/newsarchives/youtube-prankster-banned-from-lemon-bay-high/article_697dd28e-7b09-553b-9599-9640fe99399c.html
# https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/newsarchives/duncan-picks-up-sponsor-momentum/article_22431df7-eba1-5df8-838b-c029ef62e093.html
# https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/newsarchives/florida-elite-track-to-hold-tryouts-friday/article_e53afa79-658d-52ef-afb3-d142a9dc5443.html
# https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/newsarchives/local-trainer-to-take-talents-to-l-a/article_7707d2c6-2745-5a0c-a102-418dee13581e.html
# https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/youtuber-danny-duncan-buys-contemporary-091439788.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
# https://wikitia.com/wiki/Danny_Duncan_(comedian)

File:Dannyduncan.jpg

2025-07-12T22:19:07Z

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virginity rocks

Alex Novell

2025-07-12T22:15:15Z

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{{Doxxing}}{{Infobox|image=Alex Novell .jpg|imageDesc=Alex Novell with a boo boo from Mr. Based's trusty tripod|name=Alex Novell|Knownas=@sk8ballin3|Alignment=White Knight|Arcs=}}
'''Alex Novell''' is a New York-based filmmaker and documentarian known for his work on internet personalities, particularly within the World of T-Shirts saga. He gained attention for featuring in streams with [[Joshua Block]] and [[Mr. Based]] before producing the YouTube documentary ''The Twisted Tale of Mr Based & WorldOfTShirts''. With over nine years of experience in video production, motion graphics, and social media content creation, Novell currently serves as a Senior Video Producer at Media Matters for America. His documentaries have sparked both praise and significant criticism within online communities.

== Background ==
Alex Novell graduated from New York University, where he studied film and media production, laying the groundwork for his career in storytelling and visual content creation.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-novell-80673210b/</ref> Early in his career, he worked as a freelance video editor and motion graphics designer, contributing to various digital projects. This experience shaped his skills in narrative development and technical production, which he later applied to documentary filmmaking focused on internet culture. His professional journey led him to his current role at Media Matters for America, where he produces high-quality video content for media and advocacy purposes.

== Documentary Work ==
Novell’s documentaries often explore the lives of controversial online figures, blending exclusive footage with in-depth interviews. His key works include:

'''''WorldOfTShirts: Living with Autism and Alcoholism in New York City'' (April 12, 2024)''':

This film profiles [[Joshua Block]], featuring a detailed interview with Block and additional commentary from [[Michael Quinn]]. It examines Block’s struggles with autism and alcoholism amidst his public life in New York City. While some praised its candid approach, others criticized it for potentially exploiting Block’s vulnerabilities for viewership.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ixvWNsa6ks</ref>

'''''The Twisted Tale of Mr Based & WorldOfTShirts'' (November 1, 2024)''':

Focusing on the dynamic between [[Joshua Block]] and [[Jason Itzler]] (Mr. Based), this documentary tackles themes of exploitation, alcoholism, and the pitfalls of internet fame. It includes rare footage of Itzler and has been lauded for its investigative depth. However, critics have accused Novell of bias and sensationalizing the subjects’ struggles, with some labeling the work as opportunistic.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUlMBuqgATc</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/1ghl3q1/the_twisted_tale_of_mr_based_worldoftshirts/</ref>

'''''Other Works''':

His earlier projects, such as ''Lab Rat'' (2017), ''True Creation'' (2014), and ''Let It Snow'' (2012), demonstrate his versatility across genres, ranging from short films to narrative pieces, before transitioning to documentaries.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5481623/</ref> Novell’s YouTube channel, accumulated over 20,000 subscribers, serving as his primary platform for distributing content and engaging with viewers.<ref>https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/streamers/news-controversial-kick-streamer-mrbasednyc-allegedly-attacks-youtuber-alex-novell-making-documentary</ref>

== Controversies ==
Novell’s career has been marked by several high-profile controversies:

'''Alleged Assault by [[Jason Itzler]] (August 2024)''':

While filming for ''The Twisted Tale of Mr Based & WorldOfTShirts'', Novell was reportedly assaulted by [[Jason Itzler]] with a tripod, sustaining facial injuries. The incident followed Novell’s attempt to record Itzler without consent, escalating tensions after Novell uncovered a police report linking Itzler to the death of [[Death of Julia Sumnicht|Julia Sumnicht]]. Photos of Novell’s injuries circulated online.

'''Ethical Concerns (May 2023)''':

The Gatestone Institute published an article accusing Novell of deceptive practices, alleging he misrepresented himself as a current New York University student to secure resources or interviews for a documentary. Though unrelated to his recent work, this claim has cast doubt on his ethical standards, prompting debates about his credibility as a filmmaker.<ref>https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/19681/alex-novell</ref>

== Community Engagement ==
Novell actively engages with audiences on platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and X (formerly Twitter), where his work elicits a wide range of reactions:

'''Positive Feedback''':

Some community members commend the depth and exclusivity of his documentaries.

'''Criticisms'''

Negative sentiments are equally vocal. On r/WorldOfTShirts, a user described him as “insufferable” despite acknowledging his documentaries’ quality, while others have accused him of exploiting vulnerable individuals like Joshua Block for personal gain. Comments often highlight perceived arrogance or ethical lapses, with one user noting, “He’s just profiting off other people’s misery.”<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ghbpdl/the_twisted_tale_of_mr_based_worldoftshirts/</ref> Another user labeled him a "greasy weasel looking fuck."

Novell frequently shares updates and clips on X, amplifying his visibility and fueling further discussion.

== Public Screenings and Events ==
On November 10, 2024, Novell hosted a screening of ''The Twisted Tale of Mr Based & WorldOfTShirts'' at Starr Bar in Brooklyn, New York. The event, open to the public, aimed to connect with live audiences and discuss his work. Attendees appreciated the in-person engagement, though some criticized it as a means to profit from controversial subjects.<ref>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/documentary-screening-the-twisted-tale-of-mr-based-and-world-of-t-shirts-tickets-1038505336417</ref>

== References ==
<references />

Alex Novell

2025-07-12T22:09:07Z

Tech: Added a picture of alex

{{Doxxing}}{{Infobox|name=Alex Novell|Knownas=@sk8ballin3|Alignment=White Knight|Arcs=}}
[[File:Alex Novell .jpg|thumb|Alex Novell with a boo boo from Mr. Based's trusty tripod ]]
'''Alex Novell''' is a New York-based filmmaker and documentarian known for his work on internet personalities, particularly within the World of T-Shirts saga. He gained attention for featuring in streams with [[Joshua Block]] and [[Mr. Based]] before producing the YouTube documentary ''The Twisted Tale of Mr Based & WorldOfTShirts''. With over nine years of experience in video production, motion graphics, and social media content creation, Novell currently serves as a Senior Video Producer at Media Matters for America. His documentaries have sparked both praise and significant criticism within online communities.

== Background ==
Alex Novell graduated from New York University, where he studied film and media production, laying the groundwork for his career in storytelling and visual content creation.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-novell-80673210b/</ref> Early in his career, he worked as a freelance video editor and motion graphics designer, contributing to various digital projects. This experience shaped his skills in narrative development and technical production, which he later applied to documentary filmmaking focused on internet culture. His professional journey led him to his current role at Media Matters for America, where he produces high-quality video content for media and advocacy purposes.

== Documentary Work ==
Novell’s documentaries often explore the lives of controversial online figures, blending exclusive footage with in-depth interviews. His key works include:

'''''WorldOfTShirts: Living with Autism and Alcoholism in New York City'' (April 12, 2024)''':

This film profiles [[Joshua Block]], featuring a detailed interview with Block and additional commentary from [[Michael Quinn]]. It examines Block’s struggles with autism and alcoholism amidst his public life in New York City. While some praised its candid approach, others criticized it for potentially exploiting Block’s vulnerabilities for viewership.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ixvWNsa6ks</ref>

'''''The Twisted Tale of Mr Based & WorldOfTShirts'' (November 1, 2024)''':

Focusing on the dynamic between [[Joshua Block]] and [[Jason Itzler]] (Mr. Based), this documentary tackles themes of exploitation, alcoholism, and the pitfalls of internet fame. It includes rare footage of Itzler and has been lauded for its investigative depth. However, critics have accused Novell of bias and sensationalizing the subjects’ struggles, with some labeling the work as opportunistic.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUlMBuqgATc</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/1ghl3q1/the_twisted_tale_of_mr_based_worldoftshirts/</ref>

'''''Other Works''':

His earlier projects, such as ''Lab Rat'' (2017), ''True Creation'' (2014), and ''Let It Snow'' (2012), demonstrate his versatility across genres, ranging from short films to narrative pieces, before transitioning to documentaries.<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5481623/</ref> Novell’s YouTube channel, accumulated over 20,000 subscribers, serving as his primary platform for distributing content and engaging with viewers.<ref>https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/streamers/news-controversial-kick-streamer-mrbasednyc-allegedly-attacks-youtuber-alex-novell-making-documentary</ref>

== Controversies ==
Novell’s career has been marked by several high-profile controversies:

'''Alleged Assault by [[Jason Itzler]] (August 2024)''':

While filming for ''The Twisted Tale of Mr Based & WorldOfTShirts'', Novell was reportedly assaulted by [[Jason Itzler]] with a tripod, sustaining facial injuries. The incident followed Novell’s attempt to record Itzler without consent, escalating tensions after Novell uncovered a police report linking Itzler to the death of [[Death of Julia Sumnicht|Julia Sumnicht]]. Photos of Novell’s injuries circulated online.

'''Ethical Concerns (May 2023)''':

The Gatestone Institute published an article accusing Novell of deceptive practices, alleging he misrepresented himself as a current New York University student to secure resources or interviews for a documentary. Though unrelated to his recent work, this claim has cast doubt on his ethical standards, prompting debates about his credibility as a filmmaker.<ref>https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/19681/alex-novell</ref>

== Community Engagement ==
Novell actively engages with audiences on platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and X (formerly Twitter), where his work elicits a wide range of reactions:

'''Positive Feedback''':

Some community members commend the depth and exclusivity of his documentaries.

'''Criticisms''':

Negative sentiments are equally vocal. On r/WorldOfTShirts, a user described him as “insufferable” despite acknowledging his documentaries’ quality, while others have accused him of exploiting vulnerable individuals like Joshua Block for personal gain. Comments often highlight perceived arrogance or ethical lapses, with one user noting, “He’s just profiting off other people’s misery.”<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ghbpdl/the_twisted_tale_of_mr_based_worldoftshirts/</ref> Another user labeled him a "greasy weasel looking fuck."

Novell frequently shares updates and clips on X, amplifying his visibility and fueling further discussion.

== Public Screenings and Events ==
On November 10, 2024, Novell hosted a screening of ''The Twisted Tale of Mr Based & WorldOfTShirts'' at Starr Bar in Brooklyn, New York. The event, open to the public, aimed to connect with live audiences and discuss his work. Attendees appreciated the in-person engagement, though some criticized it as a means to profit from controversial subjects.<ref>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/documentary-screening-the-twisted-tale-of-mr-based-and-world-of-t-shirts-tickets-1038505336417</ref>

== References ==
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Alex Novell with a boo boo :(

Self Harm

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{{CW}}{{HealthDisclosure}}{{Quote|quote=I just tried to jump on the tracks... Yeah, I just tried to commit suicide I tried to jump on the tracks... [''sobbing'']|author=Josh immediately after attempting to jump onto train tracks}}
[[File:Hand Wound.png|thumb|Self-inflicted nibble marks from July 4th, 2025. ]]
One of the signs of [[Josh Block|Joshua Block's]] poor [[Josh and Mental Health|mental health]] is frequent '''self harm''' in the form of biting himself, banging his head against things, and punching himself.

== Biting Self ==
Self-injurious behavior in [[autism]] involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload.<ref>https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/self-injurious-behaviour/all-audiences</ref> In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting.

Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1425s1h/josh_meltdown/</ref> However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns.

In June, 2025, during an incident where Josh believed Santos [[Broken Nose Meltdown|broke his nose]] with a soft basketball, Josh bit [[Jack Doherty]], leaving a red welt on his skin and causing Jack to wail in pain. Josh explained, "''Sorry, I thought I was biting my own arm.''" <ref>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKXR9vJO_bk/</ref>

== Hitting His Head Against Various Objects ==
There are a handful of examples of Josh dinging his head against walls, poles, and even the window of a Chicago Walgreens.

=== Nathan's Seafood ===
In November 2024, [[Jason Itzler|Mr. Based]] streamed Josh gently tapping his head against a pole outside of Nathan's Seafood in NYC. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1fqyu33/josh_crashes_out_and_bangs_his_head_on_a_pole/]

=== Chicago Walgreens ===
In May 2025, during a Chicago fry-bagging incident, Josh attempted to run head first into a Walgreens window, fortunately, he did not exert full force so that [[Tony Bame|Tony]] could hold him back from getting into this violent altercation with said window. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1khg860/josh_tries_to_run_head_first_through_walgreens/]

=== Broken Nose Meltdown ===
In June 2025, two separate incidents occurred at residences associated with internet personality [[Jack Doherty]]. In this first incident, Josh reportedly put his head through drywall following an altercation with [[Santos]], who had thrown a soft basketball at him, leading Josh to believe his nose was horribly [[Broken Nose Meltdown|broken]]. [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshblocktok/video/7510807721290124574]

=== Lost Hat Incident ===
The second incident in June 2025 also involved Josh damaging drywall at a Doherty residence. Josh, being a captain, had lost his second-to-last West Marine official captain's hat on a yacht--an event that sent him spiraling into a full-blown frenzy. He stormed around in a blind panic, attempting to coerce Jack to call the yacht’s owner to locate his missing property, and taking it on himself to call the police. During this incident, there was, once again, a head-shaped dent in the wall. [https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7511202931027266847]

== Suicide Attempts ==

=== LIRR suicide attempt ===
On July 27, 2024, an incident involving Josh occurred near a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Staten Island. According to witness accounts, the situation began after Josh was reportedly removed from Richmond Republic, a local bar, for allegedly punching another patron. Following the altercation, he became increasingly agitated, shouting about "America being backwards" before heading toward the train tracks in visible distress.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ee153k/josh_seriously_needs_help/?sort=qa</ref>

Multiple bystanders, primarily teenagers, attempted to intervene after hearing screams in a nearby Wendy’s parking lot. They described Josh as being in an extreme state of distress, stimming uncontrollably for approximately 30 minutes while resisting attempts to calm him down. Josh also called his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]], informing him of his suicide attempt and [[Catchphrases|continuing to complain]] about [[America]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeezd8/josh_talking_on_the_phone_after_attempting_to/</ref> When someone suggested calling emergency services, and upon realizing he was being filmed, Josh reportedly became more agitated, kicking one individual and refusing assistance, saying he couldn't afford another hospital bill.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeewm3/josh_tries_to_assault_one_of_the_filmers_of_the/</ref>

Several witnesses attempted to physically restrain him, but he continued screaming and lashing out. Eventually, a group accompanied him onto a train to St. George to ensure his safety, though they admitted lacking experience in crisis intervention. The situation was partially recorded in videos posted by the bystanders, some of which were posted by [[Mr. Based]].\\

== Threats Against His Well-Being ==
Josh has frequently made alarming and bizarre statements regarding his physical well-being. In addition to making self-destructive comments, he is known for threatening surreal or extreme alterations to his own body, often involving the removal or disabling of limbs or organs.

=== Removal Of His Hands ===
In a video uploaded on November 28th, 2024, Josh is recorded saying ''"I won't be needing these hands anymore.''" while making karate-chopping motions at his wrist. [https://www.tiktok.com/@wrldoftshirt/video/7442459240549092641]

=== Removal Of His Spinal Cord ===
In a video uploaded on March 26th, 2025, he states: ''"You know what? Maybe I should pay a doctor like $2,000 to damage my spinal cords so that I can't walk. I should pay a Nigerian doctor to disable my spinal cord. I would be happier because I would be in a nursing home, so nobody could bother me anymore."'' [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertshafer2/video/7486106240905481478]

== References ==

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vampire marks from Josh's self harm

Alyssa Manzella

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[[File:Alyssa Manzella.png|thumb]]
Alyssa Manzella is a side character introduced by [[Tony Bame]]. She has tagged along through various trips with Josh and is from New York city.

She can be found over-indulging with Josh in alcohol, throwing drinks at [[Frybagging|Frybaggers]], and forcing an accent.

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A small side character named Alyssa Manzella.

Frankie

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{{Infobox|image=Frankie.png|imageDesc=Frankie the dog, one of Josh's sworn enemies.|name=Frank Sinatra|Nationality=American|Race=Shih Tzu Poodle|Gender=Male|Parents=[[Jason Itzler]] (owner)|Arcs=}}{{Quote|quote=WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!|author=Frankie, when being attacked by Josh}}

'''Frank Sinatra''', nicknamed '''Frankie''', is a small dog owned by [[Jason Itzler|Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler]]. Frankie and [[Josh Block|Josh]] have had an ongoing feud for some time now, with Frankie barking and jumping at Josh anytime the latter has a meltdown, and Josh retaliating by [[Animal Cruelty|kicking and threatening Frankie]].

== Meeting Josh ==
Frankie and Josh would have first met in the summer of 2024, around the time Josh first met Mr. Based when the [[Mr. Based Era]] began. Josh would frequently be seen on stream, complaining about Frankie and chastising him.

== Frankie's Diet on Parti Streams ==
During appearances on ''[[Parti]]'' livestreams, Mr. Based has been observed feeding his dog, Frankie, a unique diet consisting primarily of rotisserie chicken, KFC, and Kraft American cheese slices. Occasionally, Hershey’s Kisses have also been offered as a substitute for traditional dog food. There are also unconfirmed rumors suggesting that Frankie may have ingested used nicotine pouches (commonly referred to as "[[Zyn|Zyns]]") left behind by Josh, a once frequent guest in Mr. Based's apartment.

== Frankie-Related Quotes by Josh <ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7479998843069746462</ref> ==

* '''"FRANKIE, STAWP JUMPIN!"''' - Josh to Frankie when his beloved dog friend jumps and nibbles on Josh.
* "'''HE TRIED TO DESTROY MY FUCKING HAT AGAIN!"'''
* [[Animal Cruelty|"'''Get the fuck away from me or I'll stomp you like the fish!"''']]
* [[Animal Cruelty|"'''I would fucking stomp him out until he's pink paste!"''']] - Josh when asked by TTS what he would do to Frankie if he chewed his Rolex.
* '''"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU FRANK SINATRA, YOU JERK!"''' - Josh when Frankie knocked over his $1,000 streaming camera.
* "'''I'm calling ASPCA and having you taken."'''

[[File:Hersheys Kisses.png|thumb|Hershey's Kisses seen lined up on a stool, ready for Frankie to treat himself to their chocolately wonder. ]]

== References ==

# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eb1b7n/frankie_shut_the_hell_up/
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1istmu6/frankie_crash_out/

Club Fitness Incident

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[[File:Routine workout horror.png|thumb|Josh wants his universal healthcare.]]
The '''Club Fitness Incident''' occurred on May 27, 2025, while [[Josh]] was in [[St. Louis]] with [[Tony Bame]]. After Josh's intense work-out with a training bar, a young man approached Josh and asked for a picture. After Josh declined, he was promptly fry-bagged. This caused Josh to run full speed after the fry-bagger before tripping on a metal sign (according to the camera man's comments in the [[Parti]] chat) and wounding his knee. Josh screamed loudly from the traumatic injury, eventually crying out that his leg was broken.

== Camera Angles ==

=== Parti Angle During Incident ===
Straight from the Parti stream, where viewers first experienced the incident.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kx8uk5/josh_breaks_his_leg/</ref>

=== TikTok Angles During Incident ===
Two new angles from two separate cameras were uploaded, the first features a bystander's view. The second features the view from the fry-bagger themselves. There is a third, which is simply a quick commentary on the Parti stream.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kx9zj2/other_pic_not_my_video/

</ref>

There is also a slowed down version of the fry-bagger's angle, which shows there is a possibility of Tony pulling Josh to the gym floor on accident.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kxcfm3/tony_literally_pushed_the_dweeb_out_the_way/</ref>

=== After-Incident 1 ===
Another TikTok uploaded angle. Josh does a bunny hop while wailing, claiming he can barely move.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kx9qi8/josh_goin_crazy_at_my_gym/</ref>

=== After-Incident 2 ===
Another TikTok uploaded angle. Josh cries about wanting to get out of the country and pleads to go home to Italy. The fry-baggers then continued to fry-bag Josh in the parking lot, causing extra duress to the already injured captain.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kxb406/josh_crying_about_wanting_to_go_home_to_italy/</ref>

== TikTok Response ==
After the incident, Josh posted on Tiktok the following paragraph. ''"I went for a routine workout at the gym and someone intentionally tripped me and it left an inch long cut in my knee it's way too graphic to show on camera I can't afford medical care because we don't have universal healthcare in USA. All I can do put a bandage on it. Someone please tell me how to immigrate to a safer country with universal healthcare."'' <ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@worldoftshirts/photo/7509367956397198623?lang=en

</ref>

[[File:Wendy's shirt villain.png|thumb|"Someone wearing a Wendy's tshirt"]]
When questioned by a curious fan about who had caused the trip, Josh replied that it was someone wearing a Wendy’s T-shirt, though it was confirmed they were not. This further raises the theory that Josh lives in quiet fear of fast food employees.

[[File:Joshs horribly mangled knee.png|thumb|Josh, forever marred by the Club Fitness Incident. If only there was universal healthcare, he could have afforded an ambulance. This image was uploaded by Based and then quickly deleted. ]]
In a now-deleted post, [[Jason Itzler|Based]] uploaded a picture of Josh’s freshly scraped kneecap. Josh was not with Based during this incident, indicating he sent this image privately, subtly suggesting that Josh may have a habit of running home to a father figure whenever he scrapes his knee.

Club Fitness Incident

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[[File:Routine workout horror.png|thumb|Josh wants his universal healthcare.]]
The '''Club Fitness Incident''' occurred on May 27, 2025, while [[Josh]] was in [[St. Louis]] with [[Tony Bame]]. After Josh's intense work-out with a training bar, a young man approached Josh and asked for a picture. After Josh declined, he was promptly fry-bagged. This caused Josh to run full speed after the fry-bagger before tripping on a metal sign (according to the camera man's comments in the [[Parti]] chat) and wounding his knee. Josh screamed loudly from the traumatic injury, eventually crying out that his leg was broken.

== Camera Angles ==

=== Parti Angle During Incident ===
Straight from the Parti stream, where viewers first experienced the incident.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kx8uk5/josh_breaks_his_leg/</ref>

=== TikTok Angles During Incident ===
Two new angles from two separate cameras were uploaded, the first features a bystander's view. The second features the view from the fry-bagger themselves. There is a third, which is simply a quick commentary on the Parti stream.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kx9zj2/other_pic_not_my_video/

</ref>

There is also a slowed down version of the fry-bagger's angle, which shows there is a possibility of Tony pulling Josh to the gym floor on accident.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kxcfm3/tony_literally_pushed_the_dweeb_out_the_way/</ref>

=== After-Incident 1 ===
Another TikTok uploaded angle. Josh does a bunny hop while wailing, claiming he can barely move.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kx9qi8/josh_goin_crazy_at_my_gym/</ref>

=== After-Incident 2 ===
Another TikTok uploaded angle. Josh cries about wanting to get out of the country and pleads to go home to Italy. The fry-baggers then continued to fry-bag Josh in the parking lot, causing extra duress to the already injured captain.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kxb406/josh_crying_about_wanting_to_go_home_to_italy/</ref>

== TikTok Response ==
After the incident, Josh posted on Tiktok the following paragraph. ''"I went for a routine workout at the gym and someone intentionally tripped me and it left an inch long cut in my knee it's way too graphic to show on camera I can't afford medical care because we don't have universal healthcare in USA. All I can do put a bandage on it. Someone please tell me how to immigrate to a safer country with universal healthcare."'' <ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@worldoftshirts/photo/7509367956397198623?lang=en

</ref>

[[File:Wendy's shirt villain.png|thumb|"Someone wearing a Wendy's tshirt"]]
When questioned by a curious fan about who had caused the trip, Josh replied that it was someone wearing a Wendy’s T-shirt, though it was confirmed they were not. This further raises the theory that Josh lives in quiet fear of fast food employees.

[[File:Joshs horribly mangled knee.png|thumb|Josh, forever marred by the Club Fitness Incident. If only there was universal healthcare, he could have afforded an ambulance. This image was uploaded by Based and then quickly deleted. ]]
In a now-deleted post, [[Jason Itzler|Based]] uploaded a picture of Josh’s freshly scraped kneecap. Josh was not with Based during this incident, indicating he sent this image privately, subtly suggesting that Josh may still have a habit of running home to a father figure whenever he scrapes his knee.

Club Fitness Incident

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[[File:Routine workout horror.png|thumb|Josh wants his universal healthcare.]]
The '''Club Fitness Incident''' occurred on May 27, 2025, while [[Josh]] was in [[St. Louis]] with [[Tony Bame]]. After Josh's intense work-out with a training bar, a young man approached Josh and asked for a picture. After Josh declined, he was promptly fry-bagged. This caused Josh to run full speed after the fry-bagger before tripping on a metal sign (according to the camera man's comments in the [[Parti]] chat) and wounding his knee.

== Camera Angles ==

=== Parti Angle During Incident ===
Straight from the Parti stream, where viewers first experienced the incident.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kx8uk5/josh_breaks_his_leg/</ref>

=== TikTok Angles During Incident ===
Two new angles from two separate cameras were uploaded, the first features a bystander's view. The second features the view from the fry-bagger themselves. There is a third, which is simply a quick commentary on the Parti stream.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kx9zj2/other_pic_not_my_video/

</ref>

There is also a slowed down version of the fry-bagger's angle, which shows there is a possibility of Tony pulling Josh to the gym floor on accident.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kxcfm3/tony_literally_pushed_the_dweeb_out_the_way/</ref>

=== After-Incident 1 ===
Another TikTok uploaded angle. Josh does a bunny hop while wailing, claiming he can barely move.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kx9qi8/josh_goin_crazy_at_my_gym/</ref>

=== After-Incident 2 ===
Another TikTok uploaded angle. Josh cries about wanting to get out of the country and pleads to go home to Italy. The fry-baggers then continued to fry-bag Josh in the parking lot, causing extra duress to the already injured captain.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1kxb406/josh_crying_about_wanting_to_go_home_to_italy/</ref>

== TikTok Response ==
After the incident, Josh posted on Tiktok the following paragraph. ''"I went for a routine workout at the gym and someone intentionally tripped me and it left an inch long cut in my knee it's way too graphic to show on camera I can't afford medical care because we don't have universal healthcare in USA. All I can do put a bandage on it. Someone please tell me how to immigrate to a safer country with universal healthcare."'' <ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@worldoftshirts/photo/7509367956397198623?lang=en

</ref>

[[File:Wendy's shirt villain.png|thumb|"Someone wearing a Wendy's tshirt"]]
When questioned by a curious fan about who had caused the trip, Josh replied that it was someone wearing a Wendy’s T-shirt, though it was confirmed they were not. This further raises the theory that Josh lives in quiet fear of fast food employees.

[[File:Joshs horribly mangled knee.png|thumb|Josh, forever marred by the Club Fitness Incident. If only there was universal healthcare, he could have afforded an ambulance. This image was uploaded by Based and then quickly deleted. ]]
In a now-deleted post, [[Jason Itzler|Based]] uploaded a picture of Josh’s freshly scraped kneecap. Josh was not with Based during this incident, indicating he sent this image privately, subtly suggesting that Josh may still have a habit of running home to a father figure whenever he scrapes his knee.

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Josh describing the traumatic experience in the Club Fitness on TikTok

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Josh claiming the tripper in the Club Fitness Incident was wearing a Wendy's shirt.

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A photo of Josh's scraped knee after the "Club Fitness Incident" that Based uploaded on tiktok and then promptly deleted.

Detroit

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{{Needs Updating|Sources=Search [[R/WorldOfTShirts|r/WorldOfTShirts]] for terms like: "Josh in Detroit", "bar disturbance", "TikTok livestreams"}}
[[File:Detroit Renaissance.png|thumb|Josh Block featuring in his own accidental renaissance while being surrounded by a mob in Detroit.]]
'''Detroit, Michigan''', served as a temporary stage for [[Josh Block]], during his visit in late December 2024.

== Overview ==
Josh’s visit to Detroit occurred around late December 2024 <ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1hp0djh/hes_been_in_detroit_for_a_lot_longer_than_expected/</ref> His activities included exploring local bars and making a side trip to Windsor, [[Canada]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1hmuh06/josh_in_windsor/</ref>

== Activities ==
Josh’s time in Detroit centered around public outings, with frequent sighting in local bars.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1hn4y77/josh_in_detroit/</ref> He also made trip to Windsor, [[Canada]], accessible from Detroit via tunnel bus or other means, which is speculated to have involved casino visits, aligning with his known penchant for nightlife.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1hmuh06/josh_in_windsor/</ref>

== Notable Incidents ==
=== Bar Disturbance ===
During his stay, Josh was reportedly removed from a Detroit bar after causing a disturbance. Video evidence showed a large crowd gathering<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@condoggthegoat/video/7452921941184285995

</ref>, though he was escorted out peacefully.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1hn4y77/josh_in_detroit/</ref> The incident, while not escalating to violence, highlighted the chaotic energy often surrounding his public appearances.

=== Windsor Mobbing ===
{{Main|Canada}}
In Windsor, Canada, Josh faced a more intense encounter when a crowd mobbed him, with footage capturing him running from fans/viewers. One surreal detail involved a troll using a fishing rod with a McDonalds bag dangling from it (a play on "[["Put the Fries in the Bag"|Put the Fries in the Bag]]".<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1hnqksr/josh_running_from_filming_crowd_in_detroit/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1i3c3lg/absolute_cinema_from_the_detroit_trip/</ref>

== See Also ==
* [[Josh Block]]
* [[Traveling]]
* [["Put the Fries in the Bag"]]

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Josh Block]]
[[Category:Travel]]

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Josh surrounded by a mob in Detroit

Broken Nose Meltdown

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{{Quote|quotetext=YOU BROKE MY FUCKING NOSE!|personquoted=Josh, screaming in peril over his freshly broken nose.}}
[[File:Miliseconds before disaster.png|thumb|Josh milliseconds before permanent disfigurement from a soft basketball.]]

On May 31, 2025, [[Josh]] was at [[Jack Doherty]]'s place where his friends were passing around a basketball. The basketball hit Josh on the nose and he began to have a meltdown thinking his nose was broken.<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@joshblocktok/video/7510807721290124574</ref> He repeated his catchphrases, screamed at the top of his lungs, and the meltdown escalated to the point where he hit his head against the wall, making a dent, and even bit Jack<ref>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKXR9vJO_bk/

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Josh miliseconds before permanent disfigurement from a soft basketball.

Self Harm

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{{CW}}{{HealthDisclosure}}{{Quote|quote=I just tried to jump on the tracks... Yeah, I just tried to commit suicide I tried to jump on the tracks... [''sobbing'']|author=Josh immediately after attempting to jump onto train tracks}}

One of the signs of [[Josh Block|Joshua Block's]] poor [[Josh and Mental Health|mental health]] is frequent '''self harm''' in the form of biting himself, banging his head against things, and punching himself.

== Biting Self ==
Self-injurious behavior in [[autism]] involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload.<ref>https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/self-injurious-behaviour/all-audiences</ref> In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting.

Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1425s1h/josh_meltdown/</ref> However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns.

In June, 2025, during an incident where Josh believed Santos [[Broken Nose Meltdown|broke his nose]] with a soft basketball, Josh bit [[Jack Doherty]], leaving a red welt on his skin and causing Jack to wail in pain. Josh explained, "''Sorry, I thought I was biting my own arm.''" <ref>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKXR9vJO_bk/</ref>

== Hitting His Head Against Various Objects ==
There are a handful of examples of Josh dinging his head against walls, poles, and even the window of a Chicago Walgreens.

=== Nathan's Seafood ===
In November 2024, [[Jason Itzler|Mr. Based]] streamed Josh gently tapping his head against a pole outside of Nathan's Seafood in NYC. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1fqyu33/josh_crashes_out_and_bangs_his_head_on_a_pole/]

=== Chicago Walgreens ===
In May 2025, during a Chicago fry-bagging incident, Josh attempted to run head first into a Walgreens window, fortunately, he did not exert full force so that [[Tony Bame|Tony]] could hold him back from getting into this violent altercation with said window. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1khg860/josh_tries_to_run_head_first_through_walgreens/]

=== Broken Nose Meltdown ===
In June 2025, two separate incidents occurred at residences associated with internet personality [[Jack Doherty]]. In this first incident, Josh reportedly put his head through drywall following an altercation with [[Santos]], who had thrown a soft basketball at him, leading Josh to believe his nose was horribly [[Broken Nose Meltdown|broken]]. [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshblocktok/video/7510807721290124574]

=== Lost Hat Incident ===
The second incident in June 2025 also involved Josh damaging drywall at a Doherty residence. Josh, being a captain, had lost his second-to-last West Marine official captain's hat on a yacht--an event that sent him spiraling into a full-blown frenzy. He stormed around in a blind panic, attempting to coerce Jack to call the yacht’s owner to locate his missing property, and taking it on himself to call the police. During this incident, there was, once again, a head-shaped dent in the wall. [https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7511202931027266847]

== Suicide Attempts ==

=== LIRR suicide attempt ===
On July 27, 2024, an incident involving Josh occurred near a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Staten Island. According to witness accounts, the situation began after Josh was reportedly removed from Richmond Republic, a local bar, for allegedly punching another patron. Following the altercation, he became increasingly agitated, shouting about "America being backwards" before heading toward the train tracks in visible distress.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ee153k/josh_seriously_needs_help/?sort=qa</ref>

Multiple bystanders, primarily teenagers, attempted to intervene after hearing screams in a nearby Wendy’s parking lot. They described Josh as being in an extreme state of distress, stimming uncontrollably for approximately 30 minutes while resisting attempts to calm him down. Josh also called his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]], informing him of his suicide attempt and [[Catchphrases|continuing to complain]] about [[America]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeezd8/josh_talking_on_the_phone_after_attempting_to/</ref> When someone suggested calling emergency services, and upon realizing he was being filmed, Josh reportedly became more agitated, kicking one individual and refusing assistance, saying he couldn't afford another hospital bill.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeewm3/josh_tries_to_assault_one_of_the_filmers_of_the/</ref>

Several witnesses attempted to physically restrain him, but he continued screaming and lashing out. Eventually, a group accompanied him onto a train to St. George to ensure his safety, though they admitted lacking experience in crisis intervention. The situation was partially recorded in videos posted by the bystanders, some of which were posted by [[Mr. Based]].\\

== Threats Against His Well-Being ==
Josh has frequently made alarming and bizarre statements regarding his physical well-being. In addition to making self-destructive comments, he is known for threatening surreal or extreme alterations to his own body, often involving the removal or disabling of limbs or organs.

=== Removal Of His Hands ===
In a video uploaded on November 28th, 2024, Josh is recorded saying ''"I won't be needing these hands anymore.''" while making karate-chopping motions at his wrist. [https://www.tiktok.com/@wrldoftshirt/video/7442459240549092641]

=== Removal Of His Spinal Cord ===
In a video uploaded on March 26th, 2025, he states: ''"You know what? Maybe I should pay a doctor like $2,000 to damage my spinal cords so that I can't walk. I should pay a Nigerian doctor to disable my spinal cord. I would be happier because I would be in a nursing home, so nobody could bother me anymore."'' [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertshafer2/video/7486106240905481478]

== References ==

Self Harm

2025-06-06T22:45:50Z

Tech: /* Removal Of His Spinal Cord */ quick grammar edit

{{CW}}{{HealthDisclosure}}{{Quote|quote=I just tried to jump on the tracks... Yeah, I just tried to commit suicide I tried to jump on the tracks... [''sobbing'']|author=Josh immediately after attempting to jump onto train tracks}}

One of the signs of [[Josh Block|Joshua Block's]] poor [[Josh and Mental Health|mental health]] is frequent '''self harm''' in the form of biting himself, banging his head against things, and punching himself.

== Biting Self ==
Self-injurious behavior in [[autism]] involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload.<ref>https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/self-injurious-behaviour/all-audiences</ref> In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting.

Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1425s1h/josh_meltdown/</ref> However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns.

In June, 2025, during an incident where Josh believed Santos broke his nose with a soft basketball, Josh bit [[Jack Doherty]], leaving a red welt on his skin and causing Jack to wail in pain. Josh explained, "''Sorry, I thought I was biting my own arm.''" <ref>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKXR9vJO_bk/</ref>

== Hitting His Head Against Various Objects ==
There are a handful of examples of Josh dinging his head against walls, poles, and even the window of a Chicago Walgreens.

=== Nathan's Seafood ===
In November 2024, [[Jason Itzler|Mr. Based]] streamed Josh gently tapping his head against a pole outside of Nathan's Seafood in NYC. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1fqyu33/josh_crashes_out_and_bangs_his_head_on_a_pole/]

=== Chicago Walgreens ===
In May 2025, during a Chicago fry-bagging incident, Josh attempted to run head first into a Walgreens window, fortunately, he did not exert full force so that [[Tony Bame|Tony]] could hold him back from getting into this violent altercation with said window. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1khg860/josh_tries_to_run_head_first_through_walgreens/]

=== Broken Nose Incident ===
In June 2025, two separate incidents occurred at residences associated with internet personality [[Jack Doherty]]. In this first incident, Josh reportedly put his head through drywall following an altercation with [[Santos]], who had thrown a soft basketball at him, leading Josh to believe his nose was horribly broken. [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshblocktok/video/7510807721290124574]

=== Lost Hat Incident ===
The second incident in June 2025 also involved Josh damaging drywall at a Doherty residence. Josh, being a captain, had lost his second-to-last West Marine official captain's hat on a yacht--an event that sent him spiraling into a full-blown frenzy. He stormed around in a blind panic, attempting to coerce Jack to call the yacht’s owner to locate his missing property, and taking it on himself to call the police. During this incident, there was, once again, a head-shaped dent in the wall. [https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7511202931027266847]

== Suicide Attempts ==

=== LIRR suicide attempt ===
On July 27, 2024, an incident involving Josh occurred near a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Staten Island. According to witness accounts, the situation began after Josh was reportedly removed from Richmond Republic, a local bar, for allegedly punching another patron. Following the altercation, he became increasingly agitated, shouting about "America being backwards" before heading toward the train tracks in visible distress.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ee153k/josh_seriously_needs_help/?sort=qa</ref>

Multiple bystanders, primarily teenagers, attempted to intervene after hearing screams in a nearby Wendy’s parking lot. They described Josh as being in an extreme state of distress, stimming uncontrollably for approximately 30 minutes while resisting attempts to calm him down. Josh also called his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]], informing him of his suicide attempt and [[Catchphrases|continuing to complain]] about [[America]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeezd8/josh_talking_on_the_phone_after_attempting_to/</ref> When someone suggested calling emergency services, and upon realizing he was being filmed, Josh reportedly became more agitated, kicking one individual and refusing assistance, saying he couldn't afford another hospital bill.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeewm3/josh_tries_to_assault_one_of_the_filmers_of_the/</ref>

Several witnesses attempted to physically restrain him, but he continued screaming and lashing out. Eventually, a group accompanied him onto a train to St. George to ensure his safety, though they admitted lacking experience in crisis intervention. The situation was partially recorded in videos posted by the bystanders, some of which were posted by [[Mr. Based]].\\

== Threats Against His Well-Being ==
Josh has frequently made alarming and bizarre statements regarding his physical well-being. In addition to making self-destructive comments, he is known for threatening surreal or extreme alterations to his own body, often involving the removal or disabling of limbs or organs.

=== Removal Of His Hands ===
In a video uploaded on November 28th, 2024, Josh is recorded saying ''"I won't be needing these hands anymore.''" while making karate-chopping motions at his wrist. [https://www.tiktok.com/@wrldoftshirt/video/7442459240549092641]

=== Removal Of His Spinal Cord ===
In a video uploaded on March 26th, 2025, he states: ''"You know what? Maybe I should pay a doctor like $2,000 to damage my spinal cords so that I can't walk. I should pay a Nigerian doctor to disable my spinal cord. I would be happier because I would be in a nursing home, so nobody could bother me anymore."'' [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertshafer2/video/7486106240905481478]

== References ==

Self Harm

2025-06-06T22:44:48Z

Tech: I have added the Jack Doherty "Sorry, I thought I was biting my own arm." to the hand biting portion. I have cleaned up the head-bashing portion. I have also added Josh's penchant for threatening to remove his hands or spinal cord.

{{CW}}{{HealthDisclosure}}{{Quote|quote=I just tried to jump on the tracks... Yeah, I just tried to commit suicide I tried to jump on the tracks... [''sobbing'']|author=Josh immediately after attempting to jump onto train tracks}}

One of the signs of [[Josh Block|Joshua Block's]] poor [[Josh and Mental Health|mental health]] is frequent '''self harm''' in the form of biting himself, banging his head against things, and punching himself.

== Biting Self ==
Self-injurious behavior in [[autism]] involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload.<ref>https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/self-injurious-behaviour/all-audiences</ref> In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting.

Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1425s1h/josh_meltdown/</ref> However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns.

In June, 2025, during an incident where Josh believed Santos broke his nose with a soft basketball, Josh bit [[Jack Doherty]], leaving a red welt on his skin and causing Jack to wail in pain. Josh explained, "''Sorry, I thought I was biting my own arm.''" <ref>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKXR9vJO_bk/</ref>

== Hitting His Head Against Various Objects ==
There are a handful of examples of Josh dinging his head against walls, poles, and even the window of a Chicago Walgreens.

=== Nathan's Seafood ===
In November 2024, [[Jason Itzler|Mr. Based]] streamed Josh gently tapping his head against a pole outside of Nathan's Seafood in NYC. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1fqyu33/josh_crashes_out_and_bangs_his_head_on_a_pole/]

=== Chicago Walgreens ===
In May 2025, during a Chicago fry-bagging incident, Josh attempted to run head first into a Walgreens window, fortunately, he did not exert full force so that [[Tony Bame|Tony]] could hold him back from getting into this violent altercation with said window. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1khg860/josh_tries_to_run_head_first_through_walgreens/]

=== Broken Nose Incident ===
In June 2025, two separate incidents occurred at residences associated with internet personality [[Jack Doherty]]. In this first incident, Josh reportedly put his head through drywall following an altercation with [[Santos]], who had thrown a soft basketball at him, leading Josh to believe his nose was horribly broken. [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshblocktok/video/7510807721290124574]

=== Lost Hat Incident ===
The second incident in June 2025 also involved Josh damaging drywall at a Doherty residence. Josh, being a captain, had lost his second-to-last West Marine official captain's hat on a yacht--an event that sent him spiraling into a full-blown frenzy. He stormed around in a blind panic, attempting to coerce Jack to call the yacht’s owner to locate his missing property, and taking it on himself to call the police. During this incident, there was, once again, a head-shaped dent in the wall. [https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7511202931027266847]

== Suicide Attempts ==

=== LIRR suicide attempt ===
On July 27, 2024, an incident involving Josh occurred near a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Staten Island. According to witness accounts, the situation began after Josh was reportedly removed from Richmond Republic, a local bar, for allegedly punching another patron. Following the altercation, he became increasingly agitated, shouting about "America being backwards" before heading toward the train tracks in visible distress.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ee153k/josh_seriously_needs_help/?sort=qa</ref>

Multiple bystanders, primarily teenagers, attempted to intervene after hearing screams in a nearby Wendy’s parking lot. They described Josh as being in an extreme state of distress, stimming uncontrollably for approximately 30 minutes while resisting attempts to calm him down. Josh also called his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]], informing him of his suicide attempt and [[Catchphrases|continuing to complain]] about [[America]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeezd8/josh_talking_on_the_phone_after_attempting_to/</ref> When someone suggested calling emergency services, and upon realizing he was being filmed, Josh reportedly became more agitated, kicking one individual and refusing assistance, saying he couldn't afford another hospital bill.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeewm3/josh_tries_to_assault_one_of_the_filmers_of_the/</ref>

Several witnesses attempted to physically restrain him, but he continued screaming and lashing out. Eventually, a group accompanied him onto a train to St. George to ensure his safety, though they admitted lacking experience in crisis intervention. The situation was partially recorded in videos posted by the bystanders, some of which were posted by [[Mr. Based]].\\

== Threats Against His Well-Being ==
Josh has frequently made alarming and bizarre statements regarding his physical well-being. In addition to making self-destructive comments, he is known for threatening surreal or extreme alterations to his own body, often involving the removal or disabling of limbs or organs.

=== Removal Of His Hands ===
In a video uploaded on November 28th, 2024, Josh is recorded saying ''"I won't be needing these hands anymore.''" while making karate-chopping motions at his wrist. [https://www.tiktok.com/@wrldoftshirt/video/7442459240549092641]

=== Removal Of His Spinal Cord ===
In a video uploaded on March 26th, 2025, he states: ''"You know what? Maybe I should pay a doctor like $2,000 to damage my spinal cords so that I can't walk. I should pay a Nigerian doctor to disable my spinal cord. I would (be) happier because I would be in a nursing home, so nobody could bother me anymore."'' [https://www.tiktok.com/@robertshafer2/video/7486106240905481478]

== References ==

Racism and Xenophobia

2025-06-06T21:30:51Z

Tech: I added Josh calling a Japanese cab driver an immigrant f***.

{{CW}}{{Stub}}{{Quote|quote=YOU DESERVE TO BE DEPORTED BACK TO MEXICO WHERE YOU BELONG!!!

I don't think they're Mexican, Josh.|author=Josh and Mr. Based (directed towards a crowd of African-American male youths)}}

[[Josh Block|Josh]] has displayed on multiple occasions that he holds racist biases, and is known to use the N-word frequently.

== List of Incidents ==

=== May 2020 ===
During one of Josh's earliest TikTok livestreams on May 22, 2020, he said the N-word on stream to thousands of his followers. He did this by emoting his face around with a sinister grin, then dimming the lights and letting the word be unleashed. <ref>https://worldoftshirts.weebly.com/n-word.html</ref> He later claimed that he never said it.

=== N-Word, Porch Monkeys, Whipping ===
On May 25, 2023, Josh recorded a video of himself saying several racially aggravated words, such as that he didn't like when his "n**ros disobey me". He then went on to say "When the porch monkeys disobey me, i whip them". <ref>https://worldoftshirts.weebly.com/n-word-porch-monkeys-whipping.html</ref> Audio from a leaked phone call from Josh to his grandfather was released where Josh claimed he only said it because "Quinn wasn't there" and that his knew it was offensive to say. Grandfather Block was unimpressed with Josh's actions and said Josh had been "cancelled".

=== Reykjavik, Iceland ===
On June 13, 2023 while on vacation in Iceland, Josh was streaming when someone took his hat. He whined and moaned for several minutes before trying to track down the thief, saying "Track this immigrant fuck down". He said this about a native Icelandic man whilst he, an American, was in Iceland.<ref>https://worldoftshirts.weebly.com/immigrant-in-iceland.html</ref>

=== Kyoto, Japan ===
Around February 14th, 2025, Josh was filmed calling a Japanese cab driver an "Immigrant fuck." He said this about a Japanese local, whilst he, an American, was in Japan. [https://x.com/WORLDOFCLIPZ/status/1890807659252560119]

== References ==

# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1flaod4/nobody_asked_for_it_but_heres_the_worldoftshirts/
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1bpkx0v/world_of_tshirts_racist_confirmed/

Self Harm

2025-06-06T21:23:21Z

Tech: Small context added

{{CW}}{{HealthDisclosure}}{{Quote|quote=I just tried to jump on the tracks... Yeah, I just tried to commit suicide I tried to jump on the tracks... [''sobbing'']|author=Josh immediately after attempting to jump onto train tracks}}

One of the signs of [[Josh Block|Joshua Block's]] poor [[Josh and Mental Health|mental health]] is frequent '''self harm''' in the form of biting himself, banging his head against things, and punching himself.

== Biting Self ==
Self-injurious behavior in [[autism]] involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload.<ref>https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/self-injurious-behaviour/all-audiences</ref> In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting.

Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1425s1h/josh_meltdown/</ref> However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns.

== Hitting His Head Against Various Objects ==
There are a handful of examples of Josh dinging his head against walls, poles, and even the window of a Chicago Walgreens.

In November 2024, Josh was seen gently tapping his head against a pole. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1fqyu33/josh_crashes_out_and_bangs_his_head_on_a_pole/]

In May 2025, during a fry-bagging incident Josh attempted to run head first into a Walgreens window, fortunately, he did not exert full force so that [[Tony Bame|Tony]] could hold him back from getting into this violent altercation with said window. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1khg860/josh_tries_to_run_head_first_through_walgreens/]

In June 2025, two separate incidents occurred at residences associated with internet personality [[Jack Doherty]]. In the first incident, Josh reportedly put his head through drywall following an altercation with [[Santos]], who had thrown a soft basketball at him, leading Josh to believe his nose was horribly broken. [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshblocktok/video/7510807721290124574]

The second incident in June 2025 also involved Josh damaging drywall at a Doherty residence. Josh, being a captain, had lost his second-to-last West Marine official captain's hat on a yacht--an event that sent him spiraling into a full-blown frenzy. He stormed around in a blind panic, attempting to coerce Jack to call the yacht’s owner to locate his missing property, and even calling the police. During this incident, there was, once again, a head-shaped dent in the wall. [https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7511202931027266847]

== Suicide Attempts ==

=== LIRR suicide attempt ===
On July 27, 2024, an incident involving Josh occurred near a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Staten Island. According to witness accounts, the situation began after Josh was reportedly removed from Richmond Republic, a local bar, for allegedly punching another patron. Following the altercation, he became increasingly agitated, shouting about "America being backwards" before heading toward the train tracks in visible distress.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ee153k/josh_seriously_needs_help/?sort=qa</ref>

Multiple bystanders, primarily teenagers, attempted to intervene after hearing screams in a nearby Wendy’s parking lot. They described Josh as being in an extreme state of distress, stimming uncontrollably for approximately 30 minutes while resisting attempts to calm him down. Josh also called his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]], informing him of his suicide attempt and [[Catchphrases|continuing to complain]] about [[America]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeezd8/josh_talking_on_the_phone_after_attempting_to/</ref> When someone suggested calling emergency services, and upon realizing he was being filmed, Josh reportedly became more agitated, kicking one individual and refusing assistance, saying he couldn't afford another hospital bill.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeewm3/josh_tries_to_assault_one_of_the_filmers_of_the/</ref>

Several witnesses attempted to physically restrain him, but he continued screaming and lashing out. Eventually, a group accompanied him onto a train to St. George to ensure his safety, though they admitted lacking experience in crisis intervention. The situation was partially recorded in videos posted by the bystanders, some of which were posted by [[Mr. Based]].

== References ==

Self Harm

2025-06-06T21:20:41Z

Tech: I added information to self-harm about Josh's love for banging his head against things.

{{CW}}{{HealthDisclosure}}{{Quote|quote=I just tried to jump on the tracks... Yeah, I just tried to commit suicide I tried to jump on the tracks... [''sobbing'']|author=Josh immediately after attempting to jump onto train tracks}}

One of the signs of [[Josh Block|Joshua Block's]] poor [[Josh and Mental Health|mental health]] is frequent '''self harm''' in the form of biting himself, banging his head against things, and punching himself.

== Biting Self ==
Self-injurious behavior in [[autism]] involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload.<ref>https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/self-injurious-behaviour/all-audiences</ref> In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting.

Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1425s1h/josh_meltdown/</ref> However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns.

== Hitting His Head Against Various Objects ==
There are a handful of examples of Josh dinging his head against walls, poles, and even the window of a Chicago Walgreens.

In November 2024, Josh was seen gently tapping his head against a pole. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1fqyu33/josh_crashes_out_and_bangs_his_head_on_a_pole/]

In May 2025, during a fry-bagging incident Josh attempted to run head first into a Walgreens, fortunately, he did not exert full force so that [[Tony Bame|Tony]] could hold him back from getting into this violent altercation with said window. [https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1khg860/josh_tries_to_run_head_first_through_walgreens/]

In June 2025, two separate incidents occurred at residences associated with internet personality [[Jack Doherty]]. In the first incident, Josh reportedly put his head through drywall following an altercation with [[Santos]], who had thrown a soft basketball at him, leading Josh to believe his nose was horribly broken. [https://www.tiktok.com/@joshblocktok/video/7510807721290124574]

The second incident in June 2025 also involved Josh damaging drywall at a Doherty residence. Josh, being a captain, had lost his second-to-last West Marine official captain's hat on a yacht--an event that sent him spiraling into a full-blown frenzy. He stormed around in a blind panic, attempting to coerce Jack to call the yacht’s owner to locate his missing property, and even calling the police. During this incident, there was, once again, a head-shaped dent in the wall. [https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7511202931027266847]

== Suicide Attempts ==

=== LIRR suicide attempt ===
On July 27, 2024, an incident involving Josh occurred near a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Staten Island. According to witness accounts, the situation began after Josh was reportedly removed from Richmond Republic, a local bar, for allegedly punching another patron. Following the altercation, he became increasingly agitated, shouting about "America being backwards" before heading toward the train tracks in visible distress.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ee153k/josh_seriously_needs_help/?sort=qa</ref>

Multiple bystanders, primarily teenagers, attempted to intervene after hearing screams in a nearby Wendy’s parking lot. They described Josh as being in an extreme state of distress, stimming uncontrollably for approximately 30 minutes while resisting attempts to calm him down. Josh also called his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]], informing him of his suicide attempt and [[Catchphrases|continuing to complain]] about [[America]].<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeezd8/josh_talking_on_the_phone_after_attempting_to/</ref> When someone suggested calling emergency services, and upon realizing he was being filmed, Josh reportedly became more agitated, kicking one individual and refusing assistance, saying he couldn't afford another hospital bill.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eeewm3/josh_tries_to_assault_one_of_the_filmers_of_the/</ref>

Several witnesses attempted to physically restrain him, but he continued screaming and lashing out. Eventually, a group accompanied him onto a train to St. George to ensure his safety, though they admitted lacking experience in crisis intervention. The situation was partially recorded in videos posted by the bystanders, some of which were posted by [[Mr. Based]].

== References ==

Frankie

2025-06-05T23:06:27Z

Tech: /* Frankie's Diet on Parti Streams */

{{Infobox|image=Frankie.png|imageDesc=Frankie the dog, one of Josh's sworn enemies.|name=Frank Sinatra|Nationality=American|Race=Puli (breed; possibly)|Gender=Male|Parents=[[Jason Itzler]] (owner)|Arcs=}}{{Quote|quote=WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!|author=Frankie, when being attacked by Josh}}

'''Frank Sinatra''', nicknamed '''Frankie''', is a small dog owned by [[Jason Itzler|Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler]]. Frankie and [[Josh Block|Josh]] have had an ongoing feud for some time now, with Frankie barking and jumping at Josh anytime the latter has a meltdown, and Josh retaliating by [[Animal Cruelty|kicking and threatening Frankie]].

== Meeting Josh ==
Frankie and Josh would have first met in the summer of 2024, around the time Josh first met Mr. Based when the [[Mr. Based Era]] began. Josh would frequently be seen on stream, complaining about Frankie and chastising him.

== Frankie's Diet on Parti Streams ==
During appearances on ''[[Parti]]'' livestreams, Mr. Based has been observed feeding his dog, Frankie, a unique diet consisting primarily of rotisserie chicken, KFC, and Kraft American cheese slices. Occasionally, Hershey’s Kisses have also been offered as a substitute for traditional dog food. There are also unconfirmed rumors suggesting that Frankie may have ingested used nicotine pouches (commonly referred to as "[[Zyn|Zyns]]") left behind by Josh, a once frequent guest in Mr. Based's apartment.

== Frankie-Related Quotes by Josh <ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7479998843069746462</ref> ==

* '''"FRANKIE, STAWP JUMPIN!"''' - Josh to Frankie when his beloved dog friend jumps and nibbles on Josh.
* "'''HE TRIED TO DESTROY MY FUCKING HAT AGAIN!"'''
* [[Animal Cruelty|"'''Get the fuck away from me or I'll stomp you like the fish!"''']]
* [[Animal Cruelty|"'''I would fucking stomp him out until he's pink paste!"''']] - Josh when asked by TTS what he would do to Frankie if he chewed his Rolex.
* '''"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU FRANK SINATRA, YOU JERK!"''' - Josh when Frankie knocked over his $1,000 streaming camera.
* "'''I'm calling ASPCA and having you taken."'''

[[File:Hersheys Kisses.png|thumb|Hershey's Kisses seen lined up on a stool, ready for Frankie to treat himself to their chocolately wonder. ]]

== References ==

# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eb1b7n/frankie_shut_the_hell_up/
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1istmu6/frankie_crash_out/

Jason Itzler

2025-06-05T23:03:47Z

Tech: /* Alex Saga */

{{Doxxing}}
{{CW}}{{Quote|text=Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the greatest streamer of them all? You are, Jason! HA!|personquoted=Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler's catchphrase}}{{Quote|text=If Josh dies, we're going to be part of like the biggest story in the world for a little while... The way he lives his life, it's not like someone who expects to be here very long.|personquoted=Jason to [[Alex Novell]] in 2024, speaking about Josh's situation<ref>https://youtu.be/CUlMBuqgATc&t=6428</ref>}}{{Infobox|image=Based.png|imageDesc=Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler, inside his apartment|name=Jason Lubell Itzler|Knownas=Jason Itzler<ref name="ig">https://www.instagram.com/mrbasednyc</ref> • Mr. Laced • King Of All Pimps • MrBasedNYC • "World's Greatest Live Streamer"<ref name="ig" /> • Mr. Beast|timeActive=c. Jul 2023 - present|DOB=27th Febuary, 1967|Nationality=American|Gender=Male|Parents=Ronnie Lubell, Leonard Allen Sylk|Arcs=}}

'''Jason Lubell Itzler''', born '''Jason Lubell Sylk'''<ref>https://www.amny.com/news/policeblotter-13/</ref> (February 23, 1967) better known online as '''Mr. Based''', is an American live streamer and former founder of the illegal prostitution ring disguised as an escort agency, New York Confidential. Jason has [[List of Jason Itzlers Arrests & Encounters with the Law|spent time in prison]] for money laundering, drug charges (incl. trafficking), and prostitution.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/15/nyregion/so-called-king-of-all-pimps-gets-4-years.html</ref> He currently has warrants in a variety of states, including New York. Itzler has recently been charged with making a terroristic threat and two separate charges of criminal contempt stemming from an arrest at [[Durgy's Bar]] on April 11th, 2025.

Jason's project for a time was [[Josh Block|Joshua Block]]. Jason set Josh up on the streaming platform Parti, and had been streaming with Josh since mid-2024. In this time, Jason has filmed Josh extremely [[Alcoholism|intoxicated]], during [[Josh and Mental Health|mental health crises]], and general at the lowest points of his life. Before streaming with Josh, Jason's content consisted of sun gazing as well as filming IRL (in real life content) where he has assaulted fellow IRL streamers in the [https://communities.win/c/IP2Always IP2] community and has made several unwanted sexual advances on women, including discreetly recording women underneath their skirts.

== Background ==

=== Early Life ===
Jason Lubell Itzler was born February 23, 1967 as Jason Lubell Sylk and is the only son of Ronnie Lubell and Leonard Allen Sylk. Itzler is of [[wikipedia:Ashkenazi_Jews|Ashkenazi Jewish]] heritage. Following his parents’ divorce, Itzler moved to New York with his mother. Jason's mother remarried Ron Itzler, a lawyer in the firm of Fischbein, Badillo, Wagner, and Itzler, and so the family moved to the suburbs in New Jersey. Jason attended a number of private schools, including the Elisabeth Morrow School, the Dwight-Englewood School, the Hotchkiss School, and Tenafly High School. Jason spent many of his evenings at the New York Friars Club, and summers in the Catskills, where he worked as a cabana boy at the Concord Hotel. Jason graduated from The George Washington University with degrees in political science and art history.

=== Business and Criminal Activities ===
While in law school, he started a phone sex operation called M2 Communications, Inc., where he would charge $4.98-a-minute, and soon become a young millionaire. Jason continued to have a variety of sex businesses in the phone sex, webcam sex, and prostitution industries, and has claimed that his client list included high-profile celebrities.

In 2010, Jason Itzler shared an apartment with Zoltan Prepszent. While sharing the apartment, university-aged [[Death of Julia Sumnicht|Julia Sumnicht]] died of a GHB overdose in the apartment. No charges have been filed and onus of responsibility as well as what happened to Julia is widely speculative.

== History with Josh ==

=== Background ===
Before Josh Block met him, Mr. Based/Jason was working to establish himself as a streamer on Kick and content creator specializing in the sun-gazing space. Sun Gazers are people who believe there are benefits to staring directly at the sun. Mr. Based claims he had been informed of Josh by a friend and instructed on how to come in with contact with Josh.

=== Early Interactions with Josh ===
On July 8, 2023, during a live stream, Jason confronted Josh while the latter was [[Josh's Tour Business|conducting a tour]]. Upon introducing himself, Jason was rebuffed by Josh, who reportedly shouted "SCRAM, BITCH!" before instructing his tour guests to flee. The interaction lasted approximately one minute.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xe5n2YVQIQ</ref>

Approximately one week later, a second encounter occurred between the two. Jason attempted reconciliation by apologizing and offering friendship, prompting a similar reaction from Josh, who again demanded that Jason leave. Witnesses reported Josh shouting "Get him, get him!" while a tour guest to take action against Jason. The confrontation escalated when Josh threw a drink at Jason, who then pursued him. Josh subsequently fled into the street amid oncoming traffic, continuing to shout during the altercation.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROJTSD20RFU</ref>

Josh and Jason would cross paths once again, during a [[wikipedia:Solar_eclipse_of_April_8,_2024|2024 solar eclipse]] viewing.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1bz833e/mr_based_staring_directly_at_the_sun/</ref>

=== Early Streams ===
On May 20, 2024, Jason streamed on Kick with Josh. The details of the stream are unclear, other than that they were at a bar, and Josh abruptly left.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1cwyaz7/josh_is_live_on_kick_with_groomer_mr_based/</ref>

Jason would continue to have Josh on his streams (how many is unclear at the moment), but was banned from the Kick platform on June 7, 2024, possibly due to Josh's outbursts towards donations.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dar4s1/looks_like_mrbased_got_banned_on_kick_not_too/</ref> Notably, Jason was banned off kick again on June 24, apparently for sexually assaulting fellow streamer [[Carldo]]'s girlfriend.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dnw1ou/comment/la5jkq1/</ref> Jason was once again suspended for one month on July 2, due to a situation where he sexually assaulted a woman, gaining notable attention on Twitter (X).<ref>https://x.com/FearedBuck/status/1808147700535202199</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dtkskd/the_creep_finding_out_what_b_a_n_n_e_d_means_again/</ref>

From this point, the streams with Josh would become notable, as they began happening regularly.

=== Josh's Crashouts ===
Jason would begin streaming on YouTube after his Kick suspension, and these earlier streams would become notable for Josh being heavily intoxicated and belligerent on stream.<ref name=":0">https://ia800100.us.archive.org/8/items/WorldOfTShirtsAndMrBased/0.%20chapterlist.txt</ref> The intensity of Josh's outbursts, or crashouts, were significantly worse than anything else that had been seen from him up to this point.

==== July 5 ====
The stream begins with Jason doing miscellaneous activities, including purchasing alcohol, before Josh shows up to [[Mr Based's Apartment|his apartment]] about an hour into the stream. Jason and Josh wander out into the nearby streets for a while before returning to the apartment. At 3:11:30, Mr Based offers Josh a hit from his weed pipe, which triggers Josh to vomit onto his own clothing. Due to his heavily inebriated state, Josh shows minimal reaction, merely wiping the vomit on himself before continuing.<ref name=":0" />

Josh was changed into an orange t-shirt, but the remainder of the stream would escalate significantly. At about 3:45:30, Josh would become increasingly hostile toward TTS donations. At 3:45:57, a donor called out Jason's alleged exploitation of Josh, notably causing him to lash out from being called "DISABLED." Further donations escalated into Josh eventually shouting [[Josh's Racism|slurs]], his usual complaints about being middle class, threatening to kill donors (while Jason clarified the threats were "in Minecraft"), and hurling alcohol at the camera. Jason concludes the stream by leading Josh to a Citizens Bank ATM to pay him, before allowing him to leave.

==== July 19 ====
This stream was uneventful, with Jason initially engaging with viewers for approximately 16 minutes before Josh arrived at his residence. Upon entering, Josh complained of what he described as "hangover sweats" and requested a Twisted Tea. The subsequent hours of the stream featured TTS interactions between donors and the two. Later, they visited several bars in Manhattan, though the stream remained uneventful for much of the evening. Near the end of the stream, after leaving a bar, Josh becomes significantly paranoid about interacting with strangers, claiming that it was putting his "life in danger." The stream would abruptly end after Based began interacting with a group of Josh fans, where Based pinky-promised Josh to stop interacting with anyone. What makes this stream noteworthy is the events that followed the next day.

==== July 20 ====
{{Main|Hallucinations "Make it stop" Incident}}
A [[Hallucinations "Make it stop" Incident|series of live streams]] on July 20, 2024, would become one of the most significant events in the saga with Jason.

Josh arrived at Jason's residence already inebriated, displaying drowsiness and slurred speech. Jason provided Twisted Tea and Beatbox beverages, both high in alcohol content, exacerbating Josh’s condition. Over several hours, Josh exhibited severe impairment, including multiple stumbles, public urination, and immediately after doing so, falling into the street. Jason downplayed Josh’s intoxication during the stream, attributing it to minimal alcohol consumption.

By ~01:20:00 into the first stream, NYPD officers intervened, assisting Josh indoors after bystanders expressed concern. Josh resisted hospitalization, being adamant about his lack of insurance. Subsequent streams showed Josh unconscious on a couch, intermittently roused by TTS donations or Jason splashing water on him, which awoke Josh. A couple arriving for Josh’s scheduled NYC tour encountered him in a volatile state; Josh lashed out physically, striking the woman and shouting incoherently before stumbling into the streets.

The final streams involved Josh being once again passed out on Jason's couch, with police entering and taking Josh away. Prior to this, a 7-minute long version of Taps played, and other donations attempting to wake him up. Josh was taken away while "[[17:00 Somewhere]]" played.

==== July 22 - 31 ====
The most significant of events during these streams were Josh getting a manicure, and Jason being swatted.<ref name=":0" />

=== Alex Saga ===
[[Alex Novell]] begins filming a documentary on Mr. Based and Josh, culminating in an incident where Jason hit Alex in the face with a tripod. Both figures remain extremely controversial among the community.

During a livestream, Alex accompanied Based prior to the release of the documentary that was later revealed to be a hit piece. It remains unclear whether Alex had already intended the documentary to take that direction at the time of filming.

During the stream, Alex recorded Based at a shopping mall, where text-to-speech played the song ''"Erika."'' Based marched along to the music inside the mall, an action that reportedly made Alex visibly uncomfortable. Later in the stream, the two were seen sharing a joint. Based remarked that Alex did not know how to inhale properly.

=== Josh Studio Sessions ===
Jason pays for multiple studio sessions in order for Josh to record [[Music Career|music]].

=== Return to Kick ===
Mr. Based moves back to Kick in October 2024.

=== Galaxy Gas Streams ===
On December 23, 2024, in a very controversial stream, Jason provided Josh with "Galaxy Gas", flavored nitrous oxide that had been trending earlier in the year.

=== Parti Deal ===
[[Jack Doherty]] sets Josh up with a deal on the streaming platform [[Parti]], which subsequently involved Jason streaming on there too.[[File:JasonJosh.jpg|thumb|"A divorced dad getting his disabled son one weekend a month, right before he drops him off at mom's."<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1iohzj6/a_divorced_dad_getting_his_disabled_son_one/</ref>]]

=== Arrested Live ===
Jason was arrested during a live stream on Parti; in an unexpected moment Jason expected Josh to get arrested, even laughing at the matter, until Jason was handcuffed.

=== Arrested Again ===
{{Quote|text=Not again... I have to feed your dog now|author=Josh's blunt reaction to Based getting arrested<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jwg3nj/based_gets_arrested/</ref>}}
Jason was arrested once again at [[Durgy's Bar]] on April 10, 2025, presumably after a viewer or a [[Trolls|troll]] who was interacting with Josh and Based earlier during the stream, called police. Jason had a warrant out for his arrest, which was already suspected by the community due to him appearing to be paranoid.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jkvgno/based_gotta_have_a_warrant/</ref><ref>https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Detail?which=charge&docketNumber=gwMYjZ/NbWlPZxTDuhP5pA==&countyId=wTDNnHf/UHIgYlsGmMChHQ==&docketId=5GABnfgrxvGFE3Xs4_PLUS_V0_PLUS_w==&docketDseq=T/O1YN_PLUS_BG65HkOeqEnpAkw==&defendantName=Itzler,+Jason&court=Kings+Criminal+Court&courtType=U&recordType=U&recordNum=</ref><ref>https://archive.ph/69jlY</ref> His arrest was on 3 counts, one of them being making [[Daniel Larson|terroristic]] threats.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jxnv71/mr_based_charged_with_felony_terrorist_threat_ha/</ref> Subsequently, Jason was released on bail, then banned from Parti.

== Pets ==
Jason owns two pets; [[Frankie]], a dog, and [[Bambi]], a cat. These pets are often seen and interacted with on Jason's streams.

Itzler commonly feeds his pets a combination of Kentucky Fried Chicken and/or Kraft Singles American Cheese. He doesn't use animal food as he believes his pets deserve a human meal. He has also fed Frankie, his dog, chocolate products on various occasions with little regard for his pets health.

== Criticism ==
Criticism of Jason stems from the view that he enables Josh's alcoholism, as well as exploiting Josh's worsening state solely for profit.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Jason Itzler]]

== References ==

Jason Itzler

2025-06-05T23:02:58Z

Tech: /* Alex Saga */ Added more information to the Alex Saga.

{{Doxxing}}
{{CW}}{{Quote|text=Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the greatest streamer of them all? You are, Jason! HA!|personquoted=Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler's catchphrase}}{{Quote|text=If Josh dies, we're going to be part of like the biggest story in the world for a little while... The way he lives his life, it's not like someone who expects to be here very long.|personquoted=Jason to [[Alex Novell]] in 2024, speaking about Josh's situation<ref>https://youtu.be/CUlMBuqgATc&t=6428</ref>}}{{Infobox|image=Based.png|imageDesc=Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler, inside his apartment|name=Jason Lubell Itzler|Knownas=Jason Itzler<ref name="ig">https://www.instagram.com/mrbasednyc</ref> • Mr. Laced • King Of All Pimps • MrBasedNYC • "World's Greatest Live Streamer"<ref name="ig" /> • Mr. Beast|timeActive=c. Jul 2023 - present|DOB=27th Febuary, 1967|Nationality=American|Gender=Male|Parents=Ronnie Lubell, Leonard Allen Sylk|Arcs=}}

'''Jason Lubell Itzler''', born '''Jason Lubell Sylk'''<ref>https://www.amny.com/news/policeblotter-13/</ref> (February 23, 1967) better known online as '''Mr. Based''', is an American live streamer and former founder of the illegal prostitution ring disguised as an escort agency, New York Confidential. Jason has [[List of Jason Itzlers Arrests & Encounters with the Law|spent time in prison]] for money laundering, drug charges (incl. trafficking), and prostitution.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/15/nyregion/so-called-king-of-all-pimps-gets-4-years.html</ref> He currently has warrants in a variety of states, including New York. Itzler has recently been charged with making a terroristic threat and two separate charges of criminal contempt stemming from an arrest at [[Durgy's Bar]] on April 11th, 2025.

Jason's project for a time was [[Josh Block|Joshua Block]]. Jason set Josh up on the streaming platform Parti, and had been streaming with Josh since mid-2024. In this time, Jason has filmed Josh extremely [[Alcoholism|intoxicated]], during [[Josh and Mental Health|mental health crises]], and general at the lowest points of his life. Before streaming with Josh, Jason's content consisted of sun gazing as well as filming IRL (in real life content) where he has assaulted fellow IRL streamers in the [https://communities.win/c/IP2Always IP2] community and has made several unwanted sexual advances on women, including discreetly recording women underneath their skirts.

== Background ==

=== Early Life ===
Jason Lubell Itzler was born February 23, 1967 as Jason Lubell Sylk and is the only son of Ronnie Lubell and Leonard Allen Sylk. Itzler is of [[wikipedia:Ashkenazi_Jews|Ashkenazi Jewish]] heritage. Following his parents’ divorce, Itzler moved to New York with his mother. Jason's mother remarried Ron Itzler, a lawyer in the firm of Fischbein, Badillo, Wagner, and Itzler, and so the family moved to the suburbs in New Jersey. Jason attended a number of private schools, including the Elisabeth Morrow School, the Dwight-Englewood School, the Hotchkiss School, and Tenafly High School. Jason spent many of his evenings at the New York Friars Club, and summers in the Catskills, where he worked as a cabana boy at the Concord Hotel. Jason graduated from The George Washington University with degrees in political science and art history.

=== Business and Criminal Activities ===
While in law school, he started a phone sex operation called M2 Communications, Inc., where he would charge $4.98-a-minute, and soon become a young millionaire. Jason continued to have a variety of sex businesses in the phone sex, webcam sex, and prostitution industries, and has claimed that his client list included high-profile celebrities.

In 2010, Jason Itzler shared an apartment with Zoltan Prepszent. While sharing the apartment, university-aged [[Death of Julia Sumnicht|Julia Sumnicht]] died of a GHB overdose in the apartment. No charges have been filed and onus of responsibility as well as what happened to Julia is widely speculative.

== History with Josh ==

=== Background ===
Before Josh Block met him, Mr. Based/Jason was working to establish himself as a streamer on Kick and content creator specializing in the sun-gazing space. Sun Gazers are people who believe there are benefits to staring directly at the sun. Mr. Based claims he had been informed of Josh by a friend and instructed on how to come in with contact with Josh.

=== Early Interactions with Josh ===
On July 8, 2023, during a live stream, Jason confronted Josh while the latter was [[Josh's Tour Business|conducting a tour]]. Upon introducing himself, Jason was rebuffed by Josh, who reportedly shouted "SCRAM, BITCH!" before instructing his tour guests to flee. The interaction lasted approximately one minute.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xe5n2YVQIQ</ref>

Approximately one week later, a second encounter occurred between the two. Jason attempted reconciliation by apologizing and offering friendship, prompting a similar reaction from Josh, who again demanded that Jason leave. Witnesses reported Josh shouting "Get him, get him!" while a tour guest to take action against Jason. The confrontation escalated when Josh threw a drink at Jason, who then pursued him. Josh subsequently fled into the street amid oncoming traffic, continuing to shout during the altercation.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROJTSD20RFU</ref>

Josh and Jason would cross paths once again, during a [[wikipedia:Solar_eclipse_of_April_8,_2024|2024 solar eclipse]] viewing.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1bz833e/mr_based_staring_directly_at_the_sun/</ref>

=== Early Streams ===
On May 20, 2024, Jason streamed on Kick with Josh. The details of the stream are unclear, other than that they were at a bar, and Josh abruptly left.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1cwyaz7/josh_is_live_on_kick_with_groomer_mr_based/</ref>

Jason would continue to have Josh on his streams (how many is unclear at the moment), but was banned from the Kick platform on June 7, 2024, possibly due to Josh's outbursts towards donations.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dar4s1/looks_like_mrbased_got_banned_on_kick_not_too/</ref> Notably, Jason was banned off kick again on June 24, apparently for sexually assaulting fellow streamer [[Carldo]]'s girlfriend.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dnw1ou/comment/la5jkq1/</ref> Jason was once again suspended for one month on July 2, due to a situation where he sexually assaulted a woman, gaining notable attention on Twitter (X).<ref>https://x.com/FearedBuck/status/1808147700535202199</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dtkskd/the_creep_finding_out_what_b_a_n_n_e_d_means_again/</ref>

From this point, the streams with Josh would become notable, as they began happening regularly.

=== Josh's Crashouts ===
Jason would begin streaming on YouTube after his Kick suspension, and these earlier streams would become notable for Josh being heavily intoxicated and belligerent on stream.<ref name=":0">https://ia800100.us.archive.org/8/items/WorldOfTShirtsAndMrBased/0.%20chapterlist.txt</ref> The intensity of Josh's outbursts, or crashouts, were significantly worse than anything else that had been seen from him up to this point.

==== July 5 ====
The stream begins with Jason doing miscellaneous activities, including purchasing alcohol, before Josh shows up to [[Mr Based's Apartment|his apartment]] about an hour into the stream. Jason and Josh wander out into the nearby streets for a while before returning to the apartment. At 3:11:30, Mr Based offers Josh a hit from his weed pipe, which triggers Josh to vomit onto his own clothing. Due to his heavily inebriated state, Josh shows minimal reaction, merely wiping the vomit on himself before continuing.<ref name=":0" />

Josh was changed into an orange t-shirt, but the remainder of the stream would escalate significantly. At about 3:45:30, Josh would become increasingly hostile toward TTS donations. At 3:45:57, a donor called out Jason's alleged exploitation of Josh, notably causing him to lash out from being called "DISABLED." Further donations escalated into Josh eventually shouting [[Josh's Racism|slurs]], his usual complaints about being middle class, threatening to kill donors (while Jason clarified the threats were "in Minecraft"), and hurling alcohol at the camera. Jason concludes the stream by leading Josh to a Citizens Bank ATM to pay him, before allowing him to leave.

==== July 19 ====
This stream was uneventful, with Jason initially engaging with viewers for approximately 16 minutes before Josh arrived at his residence. Upon entering, Josh complained of what he described as "hangover sweats" and requested a Twisted Tea. The subsequent hours of the stream featured TTS interactions between donors and the two. Later, they visited several bars in Manhattan, though the stream remained uneventful for much of the evening. Near the end of the stream, after leaving a bar, Josh becomes significantly paranoid about interacting with strangers, claiming that it was putting his "life in danger." The stream would abruptly end after Based began interacting with a group of Josh fans, where Based pinky-promised Josh to stop interacting with anyone. What makes this stream noteworthy is the events that followed the next day.

==== July 20 ====
{{Main|Hallucinations "Make it stop" Incident}}
A [[Hallucinations "Make it stop" Incident|series of live streams]] on July 20, 2024, would become one of the most significant events in the saga with Jason.

Josh arrived at Jason's residence already inebriated, displaying drowsiness and slurred speech. Jason provided Twisted Tea and Beatbox beverages, both high in alcohol content, exacerbating Josh’s condition. Over several hours, Josh exhibited severe impairment, including multiple stumbles, public urination, and immediately after doing so, falling into the street. Jason downplayed Josh’s intoxication during the stream, attributing it to minimal alcohol consumption.

By ~01:20:00 into the first stream, NYPD officers intervened, assisting Josh indoors after bystanders expressed concern. Josh resisted hospitalization, being adamant about his lack of insurance. Subsequent streams showed Josh unconscious on a couch, intermittently roused by TTS donations or Jason splashing water on him, which awoke Josh. A couple arriving for Josh’s scheduled NYC tour encountered him in a volatile state; Josh lashed out physically, striking the woman and shouting incoherently before stumbling into the streets.

The final streams involved Josh being once again passed out on Jason's couch, with police entering and taking Josh away. Prior to this, a 7-minute long version of Taps played, and other donations attempting to wake him up. Josh was taken away while "[[17:00 Somewhere]]" played.

==== July 22 - 31 ====
The most significant of events during these streams were Josh getting a manicure, and Jason being swatted.<ref name=":0" />

=== Alex Saga ===
[[Alex Novell]] begins filming a documentary on Mr. Based and Josh, culminating in an incident where Jason hit Alex in the face with a tripod. Both figures remain extremely controversial among the community.

During a Parti livestream, Alex accompanied Based prior to the release of the documentary that was later revealed to be a hit piece. It remains unclear whether Alex had already intended the documentary to take that direction at the time of filming.

During the stream, Alex recorded Based at a shopping mall, where text-to-speech played the song ''"Erika."'' Based marched along to the music inside the mall, an action that reportedly made Alex visibly uncomfortable. Later in the stream, the two were seen sharing a joint. Based remarked that Alex did not know how to inhale properly.

=== Josh Studio Sessions ===
Jason pays for multiple studio sessions in order for Josh to record [[Music Career|music]].

=== Return to Kick ===
Mr. Based moves back to Kick in October 2024.

=== Galaxy Gas Streams ===
On December 23, 2024, in a very controversial stream, Jason provided Josh with "Galaxy Gas", flavored nitrous oxide that had been trending earlier in the year.

=== Parti Deal ===
[[Jack Doherty]] sets Josh up with a deal on the streaming platform [[Parti]], which subsequently involved Jason streaming on there too.[[File:JasonJosh.jpg|thumb|"A divorced dad getting his disabled son one weekend a month, right before he drops him off at mom's."<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1iohzj6/a_divorced_dad_getting_his_disabled_son_one/</ref>]]

=== Arrested Live ===
Jason was arrested during a live stream on Parti; in an unexpected moment Jason expected Josh to get arrested, even laughing at the matter, until Jason was handcuffed.

=== Arrested Again ===
{{Quote|text=Not again... I have to feed your dog now|author=Josh's blunt reaction to Based getting arrested<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jwg3nj/based_gets_arrested/</ref>}}
Jason was arrested once again at [[Durgy's Bar]] on April 10, 2025, presumably after a viewer or a [[Trolls|troll]] who was interacting with Josh and Based earlier during the stream, called police. Jason had a warrant out for his arrest, which was already suspected by the community due to him appearing to be paranoid.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jkvgno/based_gotta_have_a_warrant/</ref><ref>https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/Detail?which=charge&docketNumber=gwMYjZ/NbWlPZxTDuhP5pA==&countyId=wTDNnHf/UHIgYlsGmMChHQ==&docketId=5GABnfgrxvGFE3Xs4_PLUS_V0_PLUS_w==&docketDseq=T/O1YN_PLUS_BG65HkOeqEnpAkw==&defendantName=Itzler,+Jason&court=Kings+Criminal+Court&courtType=U&recordType=U&recordNum=</ref><ref>https://archive.ph/69jlY</ref> His arrest was on 3 counts, one of them being making [[Daniel Larson|terroristic]] threats.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jxnv71/mr_based_charged_with_felony_terrorist_threat_ha/</ref> Subsequently, Jason was released on bail, then banned from Parti.

== Pets ==
Jason owns two pets; [[Frankie]], a dog, and [[Bambi]], a cat. These pets are often seen and interacted with on Jason's streams.

Itzler commonly feeds his pets a combination of Kentucky Fried Chicken and/or Kraft Singles American Cheese. He doesn't use animal food as he believes his pets deserve a human meal. He has also fed Frankie, his dog, chocolate products on various occasions with little regard for his pets health.

== Criticism ==
Criticism of Jason stems from the view that he enables Josh's alcoholism, as well as exploiting Josh's worsening state solely for profit.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Jason Itzler]]

== References ==

Frankie

2025-06-05T21:48:53Z

Tech: /* Frankie-Related Quotes by Josh [1] */

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'''Frank Sinatra''', nicknamed '''Frankie''', is a small dog owned by [[Jason Itzler|Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler]]. Frankie and [[Josh Block|Josh]] have had an ongoing feud for some time now, with Frankie barking and jumping at Josh anytime the latter has a meltdown, and Josh retaliating by [[Animal Cruelty|kicking and threatening Frankie]].

== Meeting Josh ==
Frankie and Josh would have first met in the summer of 2024, around the time Josh first met Mr. Based when the [[Mr. Based Era]] began. Josh would frequently be seen on stream, complaining about Frankie and chastising him.

== Frankie's Diet on Parti Streams ==
During appearances on ''[[Parti]]'' livestreams, Mr. Based has been observed feeding his dog, Frankie, a unique diet consisting primarily of rotisserie chicken and Kraft American cheese slices. Occasionally, Hershey’s Kisses have also been offered as a substitute for traditional dog food. There are also unconfirmed rumors suggesting that Frankie may have ingested used nicotine pouches (commonly referred to as "[[Zyn|Zyns]]") left behind by Josh, a once frequent guest in Mr. Based's apartment.

== Frankie-Related Quotes by Josh <ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7479998843069746462</ref> ==

* '''"FRANKIE, STAWP JUMPIN!"''' - Josh to Frankie when his beloved dog friend jumps and nibbles on Josh.
* "'''HE TRIED TO DESTROY MY FUCKING HAT AGAIN!"'''
* [[Animal Cruelty|"'''Get the fuck away from me or I'll stomp you like the fish!"''']]
* [[Animal Cruelty|"'''I would fucking stomp him out until he's pink paste!"''']] - Josh when asked by TTS what he would do to Frankie if he chewed his Rolex.
* '''"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU FRANK SINATRA, YOU JERK!"''' - Josh when Frankie knocked over his $1,000 streaming camera.
* "'''I'm calling ASPCA and having you taken."'''

[[File:Hersheys Kisses.png|thumb|Hershey's Kisses seen lined up on a stool, ready for Frankie to treat himself to their chocolately wonder. ]]

== References ==

# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eb1b7n/frankie_shut_the_hell_up/
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1istmu6/frankie_crash_out/

Frankie

2025-06-05T21:35:29Z

Tech: I've added quotes about Frankie said by Josh Block.

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'''Frank Sinatra''', nicknamed '''Frankie''', is a small dog owned by [[Jason Itzler|Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler]]. Frankie and [[Josh Block|Josh]] have had an ongoing feud for some time now, with Frankie barking and jumping at Josh anytime the latter has a meltdown, and Josh retaliating by [[Animal Cruelty|kicking and threatening Frankie]].

== Meeting Josh ==
Frankie and Josh would have first met in the summer of 2024, around the time Josh first met Mr. Based when the [[Mr. Based Era]] began. Josh would frequently be seen on stream, complaining about Frankie and chastising him.

== Frankie's Diet on Parti Streams ==
During appearances on ''[[Parti]]'' livestreams, Mr. Based has been observed feeding his dog, Frankie, a unique diet consisting primarily of rotisserie chicken and Kraft American cheese slices. Occasionally, Hershey’s Kisses have also been offered as a substitute for traditional dog food. There are also unconfirmed rumors suggesting that Frankie may have ingested used nicotine pouches (commonly referred to as "[[Zyn|Zyns]]") left behind by Josh, a once frequent guest in Mr. Based's apartment.

== Frankie-Related Quotes by Josh <ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@notpuradark/video/7479998843069746462</ref> ==

* '''"FRANKIE, STAWP JUMPIN!"''' - Josh to Frankie when his beloved dog friend jumps and nibbles on Josh.
* "'''HE TRIED TO DESTROY MY FUCKING HAT AGAIN!"'''
* "'''Get the fuck away from me or I'll stomp you like the fish!"'''
* "'''I would fucking stomp him out until he's pink paste!"''' - Josh when asked by TTS what he would do to Frankie if he chewed his Rolex.
* '''"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU FRANK SINATRA, YOU JERK!"''' - Josh when Frankie knocked over his $1,000 streaming camera.
* "'''I'm calling ASPCA and having you taken."'''

[[File:Hersheys Kisses.png|thumb|Hershey's Kisses seen lined up on a stool, ready for Frankie to treat himself to their chocolately wonder. ]]

== References ==

# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eb1b7n/frankie_shut_the_hell_up/
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1istmu6/frankie_crash_out/

Durgy's Bar

2025-06-05T20:55:02Z

Tech: I have added information about Durgy's choice to sleep in the basement of Area 140 rather than his own apartment.

{{Doxxing|notperson}}
{{Quote|text=Welcome to Area Bar! This is a classic dive bar in the East Village of New York City. There is pinball, sports and Happy Hour until 8pm. The drinks are delicious and the tunes are on point. The Bloody Mary is spicy. |source=Part of the bar's official description}}

'''The Area 140 First Bar''', more commonly known as '''Durgy's Bar''' or just simply '''Durgy's''' after its owner, Michael "Durgy" Durgavich, is a dive bar that is a frequent streaming location in the [[Mr. Based Era]]. The bar is often referred to by its common name only on the [[subreddit]] due to Reddit's policies against doxxing and Josh and Mr. Based mostly refers to the bar with its common name in a feeble attempt to deter trolls. There is an Ipswich Town FC flag on the wall of the bar which can frequently be seen in the background of the streams.

Durgy's Bar permits the livestreams from Mr. Based. Some streams featured the bartenders remarking how their affiliation with Josh was good for business, but many patrons loudly object to having cameras pointed at them. On some occasions Josh flees into the bar to seek refuge as he's being pursued by [[trolls]], bringing a commotion inside. Josh has vomited all over himself in this bar once and the next day returned with a $100 tip for the bartender who had to clean up the mess.

At one point, [[Josh]] stated that he was getting an apartment in New York and was planning on having Durgy as his roomate.<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jzl3wv/josh_is_moving_in_with_durgy_area_140_first_bar/</ref>

On April 10, 2025 Mr. Based was arrested inside the bar for violating the restraining order protecting [[Alex Novell]].

== Durgy's Cot ==
[[File:DurgeyLair.png|thumb|An image of Durgy sleeping in the basement lair of Area 140 was shared by one of the Bartenders in the now-defunct Mr. Based Discord server.]]
Posted in the now-defunct Discord server of [[Jason Itzler|Mr. Based]], it was revealed by a bartender that Durgy often chooses to sleep in the basement of Area 140 rather than in his own apartment.

== References ==

File:DurgeyLair.png

2025-06-05T20:53:23Z

Tech:

An image of Durgy sleeping in the basement lair of Area 140 was shared by one of the Bartenders in the now-defunct Mr. Based Discord server.

Trolls

2025-06-05T20:41:38Z

Tech: I have added information about Zokmonkey.

{{Stub}}

There are many characters in the World of T-Shirts universe that interact with [[Josh Block|Joshua Block]] in a specific manner in order to elicit [[Meltdowns|a reaction]] from him. These characters are colloquially known as '''trolls''', some of which are small streamers attempting to increase their following.

== Douglas Skates ==
{{Main|Douglas Skates}}
'''Douglas Skates''' is a YouTube prankster from Las Vegas, who has successfully caused Josh to have a major crash out on each of his two trips to Vegas, both of which became content for Douglas' YouTube channel. He has also made other Josh Block related videos, such as one where he blasts the audio of Josh's crash outs in a library.

==Doozycruz==
{{Main|Doozycruz}}
'''Doozycruz''', a.k.a. Doozy, is an IRL IP2 live-streamer on the YouTube and Kick platforms. Doozycruz primarily makes content walking the streets of NYC interacting with homeless people and intoxicated bar patrons. Doozycruz is a notable troll and nuisance streamer within the NYC IP2 IRL live-streaming community.

On many occasions, Doozycruz has streamed his interactions with Josh, often resulting in crashouts. Joshua is extremely [[Josh and Mental Health|paranoid]] as a result of this, and considers almost every person wearing a ski mask to be Doozy.
==S0gekng==
'''S0gekng''' is a live-streamer on Kick known for IRL IP2 live-streaming content as well as desktop "War Room" streams. After one of Mr. Based's arrests, S0gekng approached Mr. Based's apartment window and demonstrated that it was unlocked.

S0gekng was contracted to give [[Jason Itzler|Mr. Based]] the lawsuit papers filed by Alex Novell, but Mr. Based decided to stay in his apartment for hours, eventually calling the ninth precinct of the NYPD in the East Village to promptly arrest S0gekng on undisclosed charges. S0gekng did not commit any crimes during his livestreams, and was released shortly afterwards.

== Zokmonkey ==
'''Zokmonkey''' is a TikTok user known for frequently using text-to-speech (TTS) to harass Josh during the "Based's apartment" era of content. He has notably claimed responsibility for stealing Josh's captain's hat.

Frankie

2025-06-05T20:32:14Z

Tech: I have added information about Frankie's wonderful diet provided by Mr. Based. Rotisserie chicken, Kraft singles, and Hershey's Kisses.

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'''Frank Sinatra''', nicknamed '''Frankie''', is a small dog owned by [[Jason Itzler|Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler]]. Frankie and [[Josh Block|Josh]] have had an ongoing feud for some time now, with Frankie barking and jumping at Josh anytime the latter has a meltdown, and Josh retaliating by [[Animal Cruelty|kicking and threatening Frankie]].

== Meeting Josh ==
Frankie and Josh would have first met in the summer of 2024, around the time Josh first met Mr. Based when the [[Mr. Based Era]] began. Josh would frequently be seen on stream, complaining about Frankie and chastising him.

== Frankie's Diet on Parti Streams ==
During appearances on ''[[Parti]]'' livestreams, Mr. Based has been observed feeding his dog, Frankie, a unique diet consisting primarily of rotisserie chicken and Kraft American cheese slices. Occasionally, Hershey’s Kisses have also been offered as a substitute for traditional dog food. There are also unconfirmed rumors suggesting that Frankie may have ingested used nicotine pouches (commonly referred to as "[[Zyn|Zyns]]") left behind by Josh, a once frequent guest in Mr. Based's apartment.
[[File:Hersheys Kisses.png|thumb|Hershey's Kisses seen lined up on a stool, ready for Frankie to treat himself to their chocolately wonder. ]]

== References ==

# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1eb1b7n/frankie_shut_the_hell_up/
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1istmu6/frankie_crash_out/

File:Hersheys Kisses.png

2025-06-05T20:27:30Z

Tech:

Photo proof of a staple of Frankie's wonderful diet provided by based.

Michael Quinn

2025-06-05T20:14:30Z

Tech: /* Catchphrases */

{{Doxxing}}
{{Credibility|reason=Quinn is known to be a compulsive liar. This applies to anything claimed by him that cannot be verified by another source.}}{{Stub}}{{Quote|quote=Just a Great Guy|source=Michael Quinn's self-description}}{{Infobox|image=Quinn with glasses.png|imageDesc=Michael Quinn making a TikTok|name=Michael Quinn|Knownas=Quinn|timeActive=c. April 2022 - present|DOB=1965|Nationality=American|Race=White|Gender=Male|Siblings=Joseph Quinn, James Quinn (Deceased)|Arcs=}}

'''Michael Quinn''', commonly known as '''Quinn''' (born 1965), is Josh's first manager and one of the most significant figures in the lore. Quinn encouraged [[Josh Block|Joshua]] to found and operate an [[The World of T-Shirts Experience|unlicensed NYC tour business]]. The period of Josh's life that Quinn was a part of is known as the [[Michael Quinn Era]].

== Meeting Josh ==

Quinn first became involved with Joshua Block sometime in late 2021 or early 2022 as he explained in a video.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1745bu9/the_actual_story_of_how_quinn_met_josh/</ref>. As Josh's first manager, Quinn encouraged him to start an [[The World of T-Shirts Experience|unlicensed (illegal) NYC tour business]], which became known as "[[The World of T-Shirts Experience]]." Quinn's influence on Josh had become significant, as he has been involved in various aspects of Josh's life and online presence.

A notable example of Quinn's involvement occurred on April 1, 2024, during an incident on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). Quinn made several TikTok posts claiming that Josh was attacked by "thugs" who attempted to steal his phone, [[The Captains Hat|hat]], and wallet. Quinn stated that he had taught Josh to "flex and roar like a beast" as a defense technique.<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelquinnjagg/video/7353119000303471918</ref><ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelquinnjagg/video/7353126094821657902</ref> He also mentioned trying to convince Josh to take up karate.<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelquinnjagg/video/7353128067071593770</ref> These posts illustrate Quinn's role in managing and commenting on Josh's activities, as well as his efforts to shape Josh's public persona.

== Family ==

Quinn has two brothers, Joe and the late Jimmy Quinn. Jimmy Quinn was a victim of the 9/11 terror attacks at age 23. Quinn credits Jimmy with being his motivation to lead a successful and fulfilling life. Joe Quinn is a U.S. Army veteran and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, returning home in 2015.

== Business Ventures ==

Along with his brother Joe, Michael Quinn revived and sold the successful [[Feltman's]] hot dog brand, now known as Bristol Farms. Quinn often makes the claim that this was the first American hot dog brand.<ref>https://www.bristolfarms.com/founders/mtf-joe-michael-quinn-feltmans-of-coney-island</ref>

== Catchphrases ==

Quinn has several catchphrases that complement his eccentric personality:

* '''“Jagg”''' - An exclamation Quinn often uses to punctuate his posts as an expression of coolness or excitement, also an abbreviation for "Just a Great Guy."
* '''“Babe”'''
* '''“Quinn Effect”''' - A term Quinn uses to describe his positive effect on [[Joshua Block|Joshua Block’s]] life, as well as general success in all his endeavors.
* "'''Snickers"''' - A candy bar Quinn often references, sometimes complimented alongside his catchphrase "Babe." It is seemingly used because of a close pronunciation to a racial slur. <ref>https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGT3bcAyXCI/</ref>

== Controversies ==

Quinn's involvement with Joshua Block has been a subject of controversy and speculation. Some viewers have questioned Quinn's true intentions, suggesting that he may be exploiting Josh for personal gain or encouraging his problematic behavior, such as [[Alcoholism|alcoholism]].

== References ==

<references />

Alcoholism

2025-06-05T20:04:18Z

Tech: /* Notable Drinks */

{{HealthDisclosure}}{{Quote|text=Sober is boring I want to party like the college kids|author=Josh in a TikTok comment when told "Being sober is cool", June 2024<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dsk3bi/this_is_just_normal_college_partying_guys/</ref>}}
[[File:Josh liquor.jpg|thumb|A plush of Josh with '''liquor''']]
Josh has gained significant attention online for his rampant '''alcoholism''', which has come to be his defining trait as a lolcow. His addiction has led to numerous [[Josh and Health|health issues]], including daily headaches, vomiting, slurring of words, neuropathy, pancreatitis, and other illnesses. Despite claiming to have only a "[[Compulsive Lying|mild problem]]" with alcohol, Josh drinks daily, often to the point of vomiting, passing out, or being arrested. His intoxication frequently results in assaults, destruction of public and private property, and shouting racial and discriminatory slurs.

== Origin of Alcoholism ==
Before turning 21, Josh visited [[Mexico|Cancun]] and tried his first fateful sip of alcohol, becoming completely intoxicated on the same night. After returning to [[America]], Josh waited until his 21st birthday to drink again, and since then, he has descended into a continuous cycle of heavy drinking. His alcoholism became particularly pronounced during the [[Michael Quinn Era]], starting in late 2022 and early 2023, when his behavior took a darker turn under the influence of his manager, [[Michael Quinn]].

== The Shakes ==
By mid-2023, Josh was already exhibiting shakes (tremors) in the morning due to alcohol withdrawal.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/13j34e1/so_how_long_until_he_gets_the_shakes/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/15enwpi/has_he_ever_addressed_his_alcohol_shakes/</ref> These shakes were more noticeable as the year progressed.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/174cph6/the_same_shot_4_months_apart_the_shakes_are_very/</ref> Josh is strangely obsessed with asking random people if they also have the shakes.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jqya6u/why_is_josh_obsessed_with_talking_about/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1evonym/captain_asking_a_waiter_about_the_shakes/</ref>

== Denial ==
Josh will deny outright being an alcoholic in various forms, including:

* Claims he's not an alcoholic, just a "problem drinker"<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1jauwuw/he_finally_admits_hes_an_alcoholic/</ref>

He will also occasionally admit to being an alcoholic and/or brag about his shakes.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1fen1mr/the_shakes_are_what_keep_the_ship_afloat/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/18y2an7/josh_on_live_bragging_about_having_the_shakes/</ref>

== Taste of Alcohol ==
Despite heavily drinking, Josh clearly does not enjoy the taste of light beers and even heavily mixed, sugary drinks.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1bius07/a_little_gag_with_each_sip/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1gefxh4/really_enjoyed_that_sip</ref> Josh struggles to drinks shooters<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1gzx4e5/the_way_it_goes_down_so_smooth/</ref> and hard liquor.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1f182vs/every_sip_is_pure_bliss/</ref>

== Notable Drinks ==
Some notable drinks that Josh frequently consumes:

* Twisted Tea
* Fireball shooters
** Notably, in September 2023, he purchased a giant bottle of Fireball at a Circle K in [[Texas]], receiving over 755k likes on TikTok.<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@worldoftshirts/video/7276280437222411566</ref>
* 99 Banana shooters
* Smirnoff Ice Wine Coolers

== Drink Tracker ==
{{Main|Drink Tracker}}
Josh's alcohol consumption was tracked beginning in late 2023, yet Josh claimed it was harassment, despite Josh posting and bragging about the drinks himself.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/18mfvgs/josh_feels_harassed_by_the_drink_trackers/</ref>

== Notable Incidents Related to Alcoholism ==
Josh's alcoholism has led to a series of well-documented incidents, many of which occurred during his travels or public appearances:

=== Pissing On A Store Window (May 3, 2024)===
Recorded slurring his words, Josh urinated on a store window, with urine flowing across the sidewalk, demonstrating his lack of inhibition while intoxicated.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1cjt3hc/pissing_in_the_street/</ref>
===N-Word Sitting In The Street (June 8, 2024)===
{{Main|Racism}}
While drunk and sitting in the middle of a street, Josh insulted a woman who offered help by [[Racism|using a racial slur]], prompting audible disgust from onlookers.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dbgqlw/uncensored_n_word_incident/</ref>
===Punched Woman In Head (July 20, 2024)===
{{Main|Hallucinations "Make it stop" Incident}}
Severely intoxicated, Josh fell down stairs, punched a woman named Gianna Borgia in the head, and was arrested after further erratic behavior, including attacking Mr. Based.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1e8aimw/josh_falls_down_stairs_assaults_women_kicks/</ref><ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@gianna_borgia/video/7394131879999376683</ref>
===Train Piss (August 28, 2024)===
{{Main|Beatbox Incident}}
After returning from a San Francisco trip, Josh was recorded urinating into a beverage carton on a public train, an act of indecent exposure fueled by alcohol.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1f5ge1z/the_captain_drops_anchor_on_a_new_york_subway/</ref>
===Kicking People, Damaging Cars (September 17, 2024) ===
While intoxicated, Josh kicked multiple people, fought with a parked car, and stomped on it, screaming threats, leading Mr. Based to temporarily halt their collaboration.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1fjje7t/hes_officially_gone_in_the_head/</ref>
===Cruise Shoe Vomit (October 28, 2024)===
Within 24 hours of boarding a Barbados cruise, Josh vomited on someone's shoes, an incident he later confirmed on a stream, reflecting his inability to control his drinking even on vacation.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1ge2ktv/joshua_has_puked_on_someones_shoes_already_and/</ref>

These incidents are often amplified during trips such as those to [[Puerto Rico]], [[San Francisco]], and [[Barbados]], as well as local trips within [[New York City]].

== References ==
<references />

Michael Quinn

2025-06-05T20:00:03Z

Tech:

{{Doxxing}}
{{Credibility|reason=Quinn is known to be a compulsive liar. This applies to anything claimed by him that cannot be verified by another source.}}{{Stub}}{{Quote|quote=Just a Great Guy|source=Michael Quinn's self-description}}{{Infobox|image=Quinn with glasses.png|imageDesc=Michael Quinn making a TikTok|name=Michael Quinn|Knownas=Quinn|timeActive=c. April 2022 - present|DOB=1965|Nationality=American|Race=White|Gender=Male|Siblings=Joseph Quinn, James Quinn (Deceased)|Arcs=}}

'''Michael Quinn''', commonly known as '''Quinn''' (born 1965), is Josh's first manager and one of the most significant figures in the lore. Quinn encouraged [[Josh Block|Joshua]] to found and operate an [[The World of T-Shirts Experience|unlicensed NYC tour business]]. The period of Josh's life that Quinn was a part of is known as the [[Michael Quinn Era]].

== Meeting Josh ==

Quinn first became involved with Joshua Block sometime in late 2021 or early 2022 as he explained in a video.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1745bu9/the_actual_story_of_how_quinn_met_josh/</ref>. As Josh's first manager, Quinn encouraged him to start an [[The World of T-Shirts Experience|unlicensed (illegal) NYC tour business]], which became known as "[[The World of T-Shirts Experience]]." Quinn's influence on Josh had become significant, as he has been involved in various aspects of Josh's life and online presence.

A notable example of Quinn's involvement occurred on April 1, 2024, during an incident on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). Quinn made several TikTok posts claiming that Josh was attacked by "thugs" who attempted to steal his phone, [[The Captains Hat|hat]], and wallet. Quinn stated that he had taught Josh to "flex and roar like a beast" as a defense technique.<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelquinnjagg/video/7353119000303471918</ref><ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelquinnjagg/video/7353126094821657902</ref> He also mentioned trying to convince Josh to take up karate.<ref>https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelquinnjagg/video/7353128067071593770</ref> These posts illustrate Quinn's role in managing and commenting on Josh's activities, as well as his efforts to shape Josh's public persona.

== Family ==

Quinn has two brothers, Joe and the late Jimmy Quinn. Jimmy Quinn was a victim of the 9/11 terror attacks at age 23. Quinn credits Jimmy with being his motivation to lead a successful and fulfilling life. Joe Quinn is a U.S. Army veteran and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, returning home in 2015.

== Business Ventures ==

Along with his brother Joe, Michael Quinn revived and sold the successful [[Feltman's]] hot dog brand, now known as Bristol Farms. Quinn often makes the claim that this was the first American hot dog brand.<ref>https://www.bristolfarms.com/founders/mtf-joe-michael-quinn-feltmans-of-coney-island</ref>

== Catchphrases ==

Quinn has several catchphrases that complement his eccentric personality:

* '''“Jagg”''' - An exclamation Quinn often uses to punctuate his posts as an expression of coolness or excitement, also an abbreviation for "Just a Great Guy."
* '''“Babe”'''
* '''“Quinn Effect”''' - A term Quinn uses to describe his positive effect on [[Joshua Block|Joshua Block’s]] life, as well as general success in all his endeavors.

== Controversies ==

Quinn's involvement with Joshua Block has been a subject of controversy and speculation. Some viewers have questioned Quinn's true intentions, suggesting that he may be exploiting Josh for personal gain or encouraging his problematic behavior, such as [[Alcoholism|alcoholism]].

== References ==

<references />

Feltman's

2025-06-05T19:59:19Z

Tech: I've created a page for Quinn's Feltman's of Coney Island with a few paragraphs about why it was acquired and what the brand is about.

'''Feltman’s of Coney Island''' is a hot dog brand that traces its roots back to 1867, when German-American immigrant Charles Feltman is credited with inventing the hot dog on a bun in Coney Island, New York. The original Feltman’s restaurant was a sprawling seaside complex that served millions of customers annually until it closed in the mid-20th century. <ref>[https://www.learfield.com/2021/08/army-west-point-athletics-names-feltmans-of-coney-island-as-first-ever-official-hot-dog/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.learfield.com/2021/08/army-west-point-athletics-names-feltmans-of-coney-island-as-first-ever-official-hot-dog]</ref>

In 2015, the brand was revived by brothers [[Michael Quinn|Michael]] and Joe Quinn, who relaunched Feltman’s of Coney Island as a tribute to their late brother, Jimmy Quinn, a firefighter who died during the September 11 attacks. The Quinns sought to bring back the original taste of Feltman’s using natural, nitrate-free beef hot dogs with a signature blend of spices and a natural casing for a classic snap.

Feltman’s hot dogs gained a following for their old-world flavor, minimal processing, and commitment to quality ingredients. The brand expanded through online sales, grocery stores, and restaurant partnerships, promoting its historical legacy alongside its product. As of early 2023, Feltman’s changed ownership, but the hot dogs remain available in select markets.