Fish Stomping Incident - Revision history

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	{{Quote\|text=I'm gonna bash his brains out!\|author=Josh while stomping the fish}}		{{Quote\|text=I'm gonna bash his brains out!\|author=Josh while stomping the fish}}
	[[File:Fish Stomping Incident.png\|alt=Josh, gleefully torturing and murdering an innocent fish.\|thumb\|Josh, gleefully torturing and murdering an innocent fish.]]		[[File:Fish Stomping Incident.png\|alt=Josh, gleefully torturing and murdering an innocent fish.\|thumb\|Josh, gleefully torturing and murdering an innocent fish.]]
	Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, the '''June 2021 Fish-Stomping Incident''' occurred when [[Josh Block\|Josh]] was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died, while laughing gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act, even making cruel jokes while doing it. This event is widely regarded as possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty\|animal cruelty]], marking a significant moment in his online history. This event is also notable as is occured during the [[Coffee and Boba Era]], before the [[alcoholism]] began.		Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, the '''June 2021 Fish-Stomping Incident''' occurred when [[Josh Block\|Josh]] was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died, while laughing gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act, even making cruel jokes while doing it. This event is widely regarded as possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty\|animal cruelty]], marking a significant moment in his online history. This event is also notable as it occured during the [[Coffee and Boba Era]], before the [[alcoholism]] began.

	== Background ==		== Background ==

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			[[File:Fish Stomping Incident.png\|alt=Josh, gleefully torturing and murdering an innocent fish.\|thumb\|Josh, gleefully torturing and murdering an innocent fish.]]
	Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, the '''June 2021 Fish-Stomping Incident''' occurred when [[Josh Block\|Josh]] was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died, while laughing gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act, even making cruel jokes while doing it. This event is widely regarded as possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty\|animal cruelty]], marking a significant moment in his online history. This event is also notable as is occured during the [[Coffee and Boba Era]], before the [[alcoholism]] began.		Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, the '''June 2021 Fish-Stomping Incident''' occurred when [[Josh Block\|Josh]] was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died, while laughing gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act, even making cruel jokes while doing it. This event is widely regarded as possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty\|animal cruelty]], marking a significant moment in his online history. This event is also notable as is occured during the [[Coffee and Boba Era]], before the [[alcoholism]] began.

	== Background ==		== Background ==
	Josh was at the peak of his mainstream TikTok fame at the time of this incident, having recently appeared on ''[[Sidetalk]]'', where he declared, "I got Louis Vuitton because I'm [[BANNED]] from the Gucci store."		Josh was at the peak of his mainstream TikTok fame at the time of this incident, having recently appeared on [[Sidetalk]], where he declared, "I got Louis Vuitton because I'm [[BANNED]] from the Gucci store."

	==The Incident==		==The Incident==

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			{{Quote\|text=I'm gonna bash his brains out!\|author=Josh while stomping the fish.}}

	Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, the '''June 2021 Fish-Stomping Incident''' occurred when [[Josh Block\|Josh]] was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died, while laughing gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act, even ~~stating, "I want to smash its brains out~~." This event is widely regarded as possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty\|animal cruelty]], marking a significant moment in his online history. This event is also notable as is occured during the [[Coffee and Boba Era]], before the [[alcoholism]] began.		Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, the '''June 2021 Fish-Stomping Incident''' occurred when [[Josh Block\|Josh]] was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died, while laughing gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act, even making cruel jokes while doing it. This event is widely regarded as possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty\|animal cruelty]], marking a significant moment in his online history. This event is also notable as is occured during the [[Coffee and Boba Era]], before the [[alcoholism]] began.

	==Background==		== Background ==
			Josh was at the peak of his mainstream TikTok fame at the time of this incident, having recently appeared on ''[[Sidetalk]]'', where he declared, "I got Louis Vuitton because I'm [[BANNED]] from the Gucci store."

			==The Incident==
	[[File:FishStompVideo.jpg\|thumb\|Screenshot from the viral video of Joshua stomping the fish.]]		[[File:FishStompVideo.jpg\|thumb\|Screenshot from the viral video of Joshua stomping the fish.]]
	The incident ~~began when~~ a video ~~surfaced showing~~ Josh ~~stomping~~ on a fish ~~he had recently purchased~~. ~~The~~ fish was ~~alive at the time of purchase~~, ~~and~~ Josh ~~proceeded~~ to ~~crush~~ it ~~to death~~, ~~laughing and expressing delight during~~ the ~~act~~. The ~~footage spread rapidly across social media platforms~~, ~~sparking immediate outrage from viewers who condemned his actions as cruel~~ and ~~unnecessary~~.		The incident took place near the intersection of W Main Street and Holbrook Road in Patchogue, New York. A fan who had recently caught a bluegill fish approached Josh and asked him to release the fish back into the water on video. What was intended to be a lighthearted or wholesome moment instead turned into a disturbing episode that would tarnish Josh’s public image.

			Instead of releasing the live fish, Josh grabbed it and ran a few steps away before violently throwing it onto the ground. He proceeded to stomp on it repeatedly while laughing, a behavior rarely seen from him. He then picked up the fish and slammed it onto the pavement multiple times, making comments such as, "The dirty pond isn't right for you" and "I'm gonna bash his brains out." Even after the fish was clearly lifeless, Josh continued to stomp on it. He concluded the episode with a macabre joke, calling the mangled fish, "your tuna salad." The fan who handed him the fish initially laughed awkwardly but quickly grew uncomfortable, audibly expressing disbelief and distress.

	==Response from Fans==		==Response from Fans==
	The incident became widely criticized, and Josh later responded with several apologies. In ~~a livestream~~, he claimed ~~he had been told~~ the ~~[[Compulsive Lying\|~~fish was ~~already~~ dead]] and ~~that~~ he had been ~~"set up" by the person recording him, using this as an excuse~~ to ~~deflect blame and avoid being "canceled~~.~~" He also~~ asked ~~viewers~~ to ~~forget about~~ the ~~incident~~, ~~asserting that~~ he ~~couldn’t be canceled because~~ he ~~had a~~ "~~monopoly~~" ~~on NYC roaming videos~~. ~~However~~, ~~evidence revealed that~~ the fish was alive when Josh ~~acquired it, directly contradicting~~ his ~~defense~~. ~~In a TikTok comment~~, ~~Josh~~ later ~~claimed he was "dared to do it," further attempting to shift responsibility~~.		{{Quote\|He accused me, he framed me. I apologize.\|\|\|author=[[Josh]], half-heartedly addressing the fish-stomping controversy during a livestream.}}The incident became widely criticized, and Josh later responded with several apologies. Josh's initial response was defensive and [[Compulsive Lying\|inconsistent]]. In various videos and livestreams, he claimed the fish was dead, accused the fan of trying to exploit him, and said he had been dared to act. In a separate video, he asked the public to move on and stop the backlash. At one point, he stated he would "call the police for bullying me" and expressed concern that the controversy would ruin his reputation.

			Many viewers speculated about Josh’s mental state, with some suggesting sociopathic tendencies due to the apparent enjoyment he displayed. Others attempted to rationalize the behavior by citing his autism or suggesting the fish was already dead, though the video showed clear signs the fish had been alive.

			The controversy escalated when a New York City hotel Josh was staying at was SWATted after someone falsely reported a bomb threat during his livestream. This led to Josh being kicked out of the hotel, though the manager later apologized and provided compensation.

	~~The controversy escalated when the hotel~~ Josh was ~~staying at was allegedly swatted after someone falsely reported~~ a ~~bomb threat during~~ his ~~livestream. This led~~ to ~~Josh being kicked out of the hotel, though the manager later apologized and provided compensation~~.		=== Ban ===
			Josh's primary TikTok account, @worldoftshirts, was temporarily banned following mass reports, prompting him to post a tearful apology on an alternate account. The apology focused largely on his desire to recover his account rather than expressing sincere remorse for his actions.

	==The Livestream==		=== The Livestream ===
	Josh’s livestream response became a focal point of the incident. In it, he oscillated between defiance and pleas for forgiveness:		Josh’s livestream response became a focal point of the incident. In it, he oscillated between defiance and pleas for forgiveness:
	* "I was set up by the guy recording me—it was a dead fish, I swear!"		* "I was set up by the guy recording me—it was a dead fish, I swear!"

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	Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, the '''June 2021 Fish-Stomping Incident''' occurred when [[Josh Block\|Josh]] was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died, while laughing gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act, even stating, "I want to smash its brains out." This event is widely regarded as possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty\|animal cruelty]], marking a significant moment in his online history.		Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, the '''June 2021 Fish-Stomping Incident''' occurred when [[Josh Block\|Josh]] was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died, while laughing gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act, even stating, "I want to smash its brains out." This event is widely regarded as possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty\|animal cruelty]], marking a significant moment in his online history. This event is also notable as is occured during the [[Coffee and Boba Era]], before the [[alcoholism]] began.

	==Background==		==Background==

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-Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, Josh was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died as a result, while he laughed gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act.  This is possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty|animal cruelty]].
+{{CW}}{{Credibility|subject=[[Joshua]]|reason=Joshua has provided conflicting statements about the incident, raising doubts about his credibility. This applies to all claims made regarding the fish and the circumstances surrounding the event.}}{{Transcript Needed}}{{Quote|I was set up! They dared me to do it!|[[Joshua]], addressing the fish-stomping controversy during a livestream.|}}
-== Response from Fans ==
+Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, the '''June 2021 Fish-Stomping Incident''' occurred when [[Josh Block|Josh]] was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died, while laughing gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act, even stating, "I want to smash its brains out." This event is widely regarded as possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty|animal cruelty]], marking a significant moment in his online history.
-== References ==
+==Background==
-https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dlbdwq/this_was_the_start_of_joshes_down_fall/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
+[[File:FishStompVideo.jpg|thumb|Screenshot from the viral video of Joshua stomping the fish.]]
-https://youtube.com/shorts/BHJzNHzNxWQ?si=ZNAZcpBFFJNUSrxV
+==Response from Fans==

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	== Response from Fans ==		== Response from Fans ==
	The incident became widely criticized, and Josh later responded with several apologies. In a livestream, he claimed he had been told the [[Compulsive Lying\|fish was already dead]] and that he had been "set up" by the person recording him, using this as an excuse to deflect blame and avoid being "canceled." He also asked viewers to forget about the incident, stating he couldn't be canceled because he had a "monopoly" on NYC roaming videos. However, it was revealed that the fish was alive when Josh purchased it and he had stomped it to death, even saying, "I want to smash its brains out." In a TikTok comment, Josh later claimed he was "dared to do it." The controversy surrounding the incident escalated when the hotel he was staying at was allegedly swatted after someone falsely reported a bomb threat during his livestream. This incident led to Josh being kicked out of the hotel, though the manager later apologized and provided compensation.		The incident became widely criticized, and Josh later responded with several apologies. In a livestream, he claimed he had been told the [[Compulsive Lying\|fish was already dead]] and that he had been "set up" by the person recording him, using this as an excuse to deflect blame and avoid being "canceled." He also asked viewers to forget about the incident, stating he couldn't be canceled because he had a "monopoly" on NYC roaming videos. However, it was revealed that the fish was alive when Josh purchased it and he had stomped it to death, even saying, "I want to smash its brains out." In a TikTok comment, Josh later claimed he was "dared to do it." The controversy surrounding the incident escalated when the hotel he was staying at was allegedly swatted after someone falsely reported a bomb threat during his livestream. This incident led to Josh being kicked out of the hotel, though the manager later apologized and provided compensation.

			== References ==
			https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1dlbdwq/this_was_the_start_of_joshes_down_fall/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

			https://youtube.com/shorts/BHJzNHzNxWQ?si=ZNAZcpBFFJNUSrxV

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	== Response from Fans ==		== Response from Fans ==
	The incident became widely criticized, and Josh later responded with several apologies. In a livestream, he claimed he had been told the fish was already dead and that he had been "set up" by the person recording him, using this as an excuse to deflect blame and avoid being "canceled." He also asked viewers to forget about the incident, stating he couldn't be canceled because he had a "monopoly" on NYC roaming videos. However, it was revealed that the fish was alive when Josh purchased it and he had stomped it to death, even saying, "I want to smash its brains out." In a TikTok comment, Josh later claimed he was "dared to do it." The controversy surrounding the incident escalated when the hotel he was staying at was allegedly swatted after someone falsely reported a bomb threat during his livestream. This incident led to Josh being kicked out of the hotel, though the manager later apologized and provided compensation.		The incident became widely criticized, and Josh later responded with several apologies. In a livestream, he claimed he had been told the [[Compulsive Lying\|fish was already dead]] and that he had been "set up" by the person recording him, using this as an excuse to deflect blame and avoid being "canceled." He also asked viewers to forget about the incident, stating he couldn't be canceled because he had a "monopoly" on NYC roaming videos. However, it was revealed that the fish was alive when Josh purchased it and he had stomped it to death, even saying, "I want to smash its brains out." In a TikTok comment, Josh later claimed he was "dared to do it." The controversy surrounding the incident escalated when the hotel he was staying at was allegedly swatted after someone falsely reported a bomb threat during his livestream. This incident led to Josh being kicked out of the hotel, though the manager later apologized and provided compensation.

Boborilla: Linked to animal cruelty

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Linked to animal cruelty

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	Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, Josh was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died as a result, while he laughed gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act.		Perhaps the earliest and most infamous incident, Josh was filmed stomping on a live fish until it died as a result, while he laughed gleefully. This footage, posted around June 2, 2021, quickly gained attention online. In the video, Josh appeared to show little concern for the fish, smiling and seemingly enjoying the act. This is possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and [[Animal Cruelty\|animal cruelty]].

	== Response from Fans ==		== Response from Fans ==
	The incident became widely criticized, and Josh later responded with several apologies. In a livestream, he claimed he had been told the fish was already dead and that he had been "set up" by the person recording him, using this as an excuse to deflect blame and avoid being "canceled." He also asked viewers to forget about the incident, stating he couldn't be canceled because he had a "monopoly" on NYC roaming videos. However, it was revealed that the fish was alive when Josh purchased it and he had stomped it to death, even saying, "I want to smash its brains out." In a TikTok comment, Josh later claimed he was "dared to do it." The controversy surrounding the incident escalated when the hotel he was staying at was allegedly swatted after someone falsely reported a bomb threat during his livestream. This incident led to Josh being kicked out of the hotel, though the manager later apologized and provided compensation~~. This is possibly the earliest example of Josh’s disregard for life and animal cruelty~~.		The incident became widely criticized, and Josh later responded with several apologies. In a livestream, he claimed he had been told the fish was already dead and that he had been "set up" by the person recording him, using this as an excuse to deflect blame and avoid being "canceled." He also asked viewers to forget about the incident, stating he couldn't be canceled because he had a "monopoly" on NYC roaming videos. However, it was revealed that the fish was alive when Josh purchased it and he had stomped it to death, even saying, "I want to smash its brains out." In a TikTok comment, Josh later claimed he was "dared to do it." The controversy surrounding the incident escalated when the hotel he was staying at was allegedly swatted after someone falsely reported a bomb threat during his livestream. This incident led to Josh being kicked out of the hotel, though the manager later apologized and provided compensation.