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{{Infobox|image=Ahoyt.jpg|imageDesc=Josh posing for a glamour shot at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Station|name=Joshua Paul Block|Knownas=WorldOfTShirts • Captain • Clone • WorldOfOneShirt • The King of New York|timeActive=2019 - present|DOB=7th August, 2001|Nationality=American|Race=White|Gender=Male|Parents=Andrea Tobin, Allen Block|Siblings=Jacob Block|Arcs=Early Life • Adulthood • Coffee and Boba Era • Michael Quinn Era • Homeless Era • First Green Hair Arc • Mr. Based Era • Travel Arc | {{Infobox|image=Ahoyt.jpg|imageDesc=Josh posing for a glamour shot at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Station|name=Joshua Paul Block|Knownas=WorldOfTShirts • Captain • Clone • WorldOfOneShirt • The King of New York|timeActive=2019 - present|DOB=7th August, 2001|HeightnWeight=5'8" (173cm) 144lbs (65kg)|Nationality=American|Race=White|Gender=Male|Parents=Andrea Tobin, Allen Block|Siblings=Jacob Block|Arcs=Early Life • Adulthood • Coffee and Boba Era • Michael Quinn Era • Homeless Era • First Green Hair Arc • Mr. Based Era • Travel Arc • Tony Bame Arc • Second Green Hair Arc}} | ||
'''Joshua Paul Block''', also known as '''[[World of T-Shirts]]''', (born 7 August 2001), is a 23 year old [[Autism|autistic]] [[Josh and Mental Health|mentally ill]] [[Alcoholism|alcoholic]] social media "influencer" and [[lolcow]] who is infamous for his [[Meltdowns|meltdowns/crashouts]] and binge drinking. He gained popularity in 2020 on TikTok for [[Coffee and Boba Era|coffee reviews]], until he spiraled into [[alcoholism]] and depravity. He currently resides in [[New York City|New York]], although he is technically [[Homeless Era|homeless]]. He is generally unshaven, covered in stains and intoxicated, wandering the streets of whichever city is unfortunate enough to be graced by his drunken presence. He is frequently referred to as the '''Captain''', due to the [[The Captains Hat|captain's hat]] that he is notorious for wearing. | '''Joshua Paul 'Josh' Block''', also known as '''[[World of T-Shirts]]''', (born 7 August 2001), is a 23 year old [[Autism|autistic]] [[Josh and Mental Health|mentally ill]] [[Alcoholism|alcoholic]] social media "influencer" and [[lolcow]] who is infamous for his [[Meltdowns|meltdowns/crashouts]] and binge drinking. He gained popularity in 2020 on TikTok for [[Coffee and Boba Era|coffee reviews]], until he spiraled into [[alcoholism]] and depravity. He currently resides in [[New York City|New York]], although he is technically [[Homeless Era|homeless]]. He is generally unshaven, covered in stains and intoxicated, wandering the streets of whichever city is unfortunate enough to be graced by his drunken presence. He is frequently referred to as the '''Captain''', due to the [[The Captains Hat|captain's hat]] that he is notorious for wearing. | ||
Josh has been unemployed for most of his life likely due to his autism, and has no real hobbies or skills, except drinking colossal amounts of alcohol. He drinks constantly, and has been on a non-stop bender for some years now. His popularity on [[Social Media Accounts|social media]] has led to many [[trolls]] finding him and yelling the catchphrase, [["Put the Fries in the Bag"|"Put the fries in the bag!"]] which causes him to have a meltdown, better known as a crashout. Crashouts generally involve [[Self Harm|clamping his teeth down on his hand]], waving his arm around in a muppet-like fashion, hitting/kicking/biting/spitting on his victims, screaming [[Josh's Racism|slurs]] or his well known [[Josh's Catchphrases|phrases]] ("I live paycheck to paycheck!", "You unemployed rat!", "You're fucking with the middle class!" "I've only been to [X amount] of countries!", etc.) | Josh has been unemployed for most of his life likely due to his autism, and has no real hobbies or skills, except drinking colossal amounts of alcohol. He drinks constantly, and has been on a non-stop bender for some years now. His popularity on [[Social Media Accounts|social media]] has led to many [[trolls]] finding him and yelling the catchphrase, [["Put the Fries in the Bag"|"Put the fries in the bag!"]] which causes him to have a meltdown, better known as a crashout. Crashouts generally involve [[Self Harm|clamping his teeth down on his hand]], waving his arm around in a muppet-like fashion, hitting/kicking/biting/spitting on his victims, screaming [[Josh's Racism|slurs]] or his well known [[Josh's Catchphrases|phrases]] ("I live paycheck to paycheck!", "You unemployed rat!", "You're fucking with the middle class!" "I've only been to [X amount] of countries!", etc.) | ||
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== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
''Main article: [[Early Life]]''[[File:YoungJosh.png|alt=A young Joshua with his brother and mother|thumb|A young Joshua with his brother and mother]] | ''Main article: [[Early Life]]''[[File:YoungJosh.png|alt=A young Joshua with his brother and mother.|thumb|A young Joshua with his brother and mother.]] | ||
Not much is known about Joshua's early years, and he is known to be an [[Compulsive Lying|unreliable narrator]], although there are some reliable sources. | Not much is known about Joshua's early years, and he is known to be an [[Compulsive Lying|unreliable narrator]], although there are some reliable sources. | ||
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=== Childhood === | === Childhood === | ||
Josh was raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He frequently claims that his father is a drug addict who abused him and then abandoned his family, and is currently in rehab. Josh was born with [[autism]] which resulted in near constant stimming, which can be seen in a video recorded by young Josh while on an [[Amtrak Train Video|Amtrak Train]], where he is heard repeating words. Josh became interested in photography and videography when he was eight years old after his grandfather gave him a Nikon camera. | Josh was raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He frequently claims that his father is a drug addict who abused him and then abandoned his family, and is currently in rehab. Josh was born with [[autism]] which resulted in near constant stimming, which can be seen in a video recorded by young Josh while on an [[Amtrak Train Video|Amtrak Train]], where he is heard repeating words. Josh became interested in photography and videography when he was eight years old after his grandfather gave him a Nikon camera. | ||
{{Quote|author=A person that went to the same school as Josh|quote=He was really smart actually but he has a teacher assistant with him mostly at all times. In senior year is when he got popular on TikTok and people started taking advantage of that. I never had any classes with him but I have friends that did}} | |||
=== Death of Mother === | === Death of Mother === | ||
At the age of 14, Josh's mother died due to ovarian cancer, resulting in Josh moving to Patchogue, New York, where he was taken in by his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]], who became his legal guardian. Block attended Patchogue-Medford High School and graduated with a Regents diploma in 2021. | At the age of 14, Josh's mother died due to ovarian cancer, resulting in Josh moving to Patchogue, New York, where he was taken in by his [[Grandpa Block|grandfather]], who became his legal guardian. Block attended Patchogue-Medford High School and graduated with a Regents diploma in 2021. | ||
[[File:JoshTextsCousin.png|alt=Josh, sending positive messages to his cousin, and being friendly and charming as usual.|left|thumb|Josh, sending positive messages to his cousin, and being friendly and charming as usual!]] | |||
Josh maintained contact with his cousin for a period of time from 2022 to 2024, during which his cousin tried to seek help for him. Eventually, Josh told his cousin to "get cancer and die" and cut contact with her. | |||
== Late Teens and Early Social Media == | == Late Teens and Early Social Media == | ||
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{{Main|Social Media Accounts}} | {{Main|Social Media Accounts}} | ||
He soon began posting vlogs on TikTok with videos that captured his spontaneous adventures in New York City. Over time, Josh expanded his content with him posting his photography to Instagram. | He soon began posting vlogs on TikTok with videos that captured his spontaneous adventures in New York City. Over time, Josh expanded his content with him posting his photography to Instagram. Josh claims to have started out doing dances and lip syncing, and then expanded his content to include vlogs. During this time, Josh also filmed the infamous Michael Jackson dancing video in [[Ahoyt|Hoyt-Schermerhorn Station]]. In the video, Josh donned a black wig and leather jacket, and filmed himself dancing around the station, lip syncing the song. | ||
{{Quote|quote=I think they like me because I do unique things|author=Josh in 2021, talking about why people follow him}} | |||
== Coffee and Boba Era == | == Coffee and Boba Era == | ||
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=== Beginnings of Alcoholism === | === Beginnings of Alcoholism === | ||
{{Main|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 after he came into contact with [[Michael Quinn]], and during the [[Michael Quinn Era]]. | {{Main|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 after he came into contact with [[Michael Quinn]], and during the [[Michael Quinn Era]]. | ||
=== Michael Quinn meets Joshua === | === Michael Quinn meets Joshua === | ||
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=== Dying Hair Green and Ensuing Chaos === | === Dying Hair Green and Ensuing Chaos === | ||
[[File:Josh Subway Arrest.png|alt=Josh arrested during the Homeless Arc.|left|thumb|Josh [[Subway Arrest|arrested]] during the Homeless Arc.]] | |||
In early 2024, Josh dyed his hair green, and inevitability caused chaos and trouble. | In early 2024, Josh dyed his hair green, and inevitability caused chaos and trouble. | ||
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=== Early Streams === | === Early Streams === | ||
[[File:Josh in the road on his back.png|alt=Josh after falling in the road due to inebriation, filmed by Mr. Based.|left|thumb|Josh after [[Hallucinations "Make it stop" Incident|falling in the road due to inebriation]], filmed by [[Mr. Based]].]] | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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# https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelquinnjagg/video/7353128067071593770 | # https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelquinnjagg/video/7353128067071593770 | ||
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/183zoui/2021_2022_2023_in_ahoyts/ | # https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/183zoui/2021_2022_2023_in_ahoyts/ | ||
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/1itpmvo/josh_confirms_he_is_144lbs65kg_would_of_thought/ | |||
# https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/141yx0h/i_went_to_hs_w_josh_and_was_going_through_the/ | |||