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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 | {{CW}}{{Ambox|image=[[File:Ambox warning blue construction.svg|50x40px|alt=]]|issue=This page is currently under construction and is regularly undergoing major edits. As a courtesy, if you plan to make very large edits, please coordinate in the Discord server or on the talk page.}}{{Quote|quote=I WON'T BE NEEDING THESE HANDS ANYMORE!!!|author=Joshua "WorldOfTShirts" Block}} | ||
'''Joshua 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 [[ | {{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 '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.) | ||
Over the years Josh has been involved with many managers/enablers, such as [[Michael Quinn]], [[Jason Itzler|Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler]], or more recently, [[Tony|Tony Bame]]. The work of a manager usually involves providing Josh with an endless flow of alcohol, getting him a hotel room, and attempting to stop his autistic booze fueled rage, although most fail to do the latter, resulting in Josh frequently being involved in altercations, being hospitalized, or being [[Arrests & Encounters with the Law|arrested]]. Josh's main revenue stream is from money that his managers give him, or from his [[Josh's Tour Business|illegal tour business]] that he runs. Josh also has ventured into the [[Music Career|music industry]], showing up at recording studios to sing covers of songs, usually with the words changed so that the song is about alcohol. | Over the years Josh has been involved with many [[Handlers|managers/enablers]], such as [[Michael Quinn]], [[Jason Itzler|Jason "Mr. Based" Itzler]], or more recently, [[Tony|Tony Bame]]. The work of a manager usually involves providing Josh with an endless flow of alcohol, getting him a hotel room, and attempting to stop his autistic booze fueled rage, although most fail to do the latter, resulting in Josh frequently being involved in altercations, being hospitalized, or being [[Arrests & Encounters with the Law|arrested]]. Josh's main revenue stream is from money that his managers give him, or from his [[Josh's Tour Business|illegal tour business]] that he runs. Josh also has ventured into the [[Music Career|music industry]], showing up at recording studios to sing covers of songs, usually with the words changed so that the song is about alcohol. | ||
Josh is well known to have many [[Josh and Mental Health|mental issues]] including autism and paranoia, although many theorize he may have bipolar disorder due to his sudden mood swings, or possible [[Hallucinations "Make it stop" Incident|schizophrenia]] as he has believed in the past that [[16/9/24 Incident|men were after him with knives]]. Josh appears to have little to no inhibitions, he is known to wander the streets drenched in vomit or alcohol, and frequently pees in the street, [[Beatbox Incident|on the train]] or in his pants. Josh is well known to be [[Animal Cruelty|cruel to animals]], he has [[Fish Stomping Incident|stomped a fish to death]], thrown a fish out a window, and frequently threatens to hit or eat Mr. Based's pets, kicks [[Frankie]] the dog, and asked if he could shoot an emu. Over the years, Josh's [[Homeless Era|lack of accomodation]], [[Josh's Hygiene|unhygienic]] lifestyle, and chronic alcoholism have warped his body to become bloated and bent over, with swollen cheeks, pale skin and a red nose, moldy yellow teeth, and lifeless eyes. | Josh is well known to have many [[Josh and Mental Health|mental issues]] including autism and paranoia, although many theorize he may have bipolar disorder due to his sudden mood swings, or possible [[Hallucinations "Make it stop" Incident|schizophrenia]] as he has believed in the past that [[16/9/24 Incident|men were after him with knives]]. Josh appears to have little to no inhibitions, he is known to wander the streets drenched in vomit or alcohol, and frequently pees [[Street Pissing Incident|in the street]], [[Beatbox Incident|on the train]] or in his pants. Josh is well known to be [[Animal Cruelty|cruel to animals]], he has [[Fish Stomping Incident|stomped a fish to death]], thrown a fish out a window, and frequently threatens to hit or eat Mr. Based's pets, kicks [[Frankie]] the dog, and asked if he could shoot an emu. Over the years, Josh's [[Homeless Era|lack of accomodation]], [[Josh's Hygiene|unhygienic]] lifestyle, and chronic alcoholism have warped his body to become bloated and bent over, with swollen cheeks, pale skin and a red nose, moldy yellow teeth, and lifeless eyes. | ||
== 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. | |||
Joshua Paul Block was born on the 7th of August 2001 to [[Family|Andrea Tobin and Allen Block]]. Joshua is of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, but he claims to be Italian through his mother, however her maiden name Tobin is an Irish or Ashkenazi Jewish surname. He has one older brother Jacob Block, who is rumoured to be schizophenic and living in a group home, although this is unconfirmed. | Joshua Paul Block was born on the 7th of August 2001 to [[Family|Andrea Tobin and Allen Block]]. Joshua is of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, but he claims to be Italian through his mother, however her maiden name Tobin is an Irish or Ashkenazi Jewish surname. He has one older brother Jacob Block, who is rumoured to be schizophenic and living in a group home, although this is unconfirmed. | ||
=== 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 == | ||
=== World of T-Shirts === | === World of T-Shirts === | ||
{{Main|World of T-Shirts}} | |||
While living in New York with his grandfather in 2018, Josh's career on social media began when he started posting on TikTok to promote his online custom t-shirt business, [[World of T-Shirts]] (he would eventually come to adopt the name for himself). | While living in New York with his grandfather in 2018, Josh's career on social media began when he started posting on TikTok to promote his online custom t-shirt business, [[World of T-Shirts]] (he would eventually come to adopt the name for himself). | ||
=== Social Media Beginnings === | === Social Media Beginnings === | ||
{{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 == | ||
{{Main|Coffee and Boba Era}} | {{Main|Coffee and Boba Era}} | ||
The Coffee and Boba Era was a period in Josh's life just before he met [[Michael Quinn]] and began his journey into [[alcoholism]], where Josh posted himself drinking and reviewing beverages, doing harmless internet trends, and being generally wholesome. | The Coffee and Boba Era was a period in Josh's life just before he met [[Michael Quinn]] and began his journey into [[alcoholism]], where Josh posted himself drinking and reviewing beverages, doing harmless internet trends, and being generally wholesome. | ||
=== Time Before Alcoholism === | |||
After Josh joined TikTok, he began posting many different types of content, which amassed him a sizeable audience, who were mostly positive and encouraged Josh. During this time, Josh was in extremely good shape and seemed genuinely happy, he looked extremely clean and spoke clearly and was able to hold a conversation. Josh released "Coffee and Boba" at the end of 2020, a song where he expresses his love of coffee and boba tea. | |||
== Michael Quinn and Spiral into Alcoholism == | == Michael Quinn and Spiral into Alcoholism == | ||
=== Beginnings of Alcoholism === | === Beginnings of Alcoholism === | ||
{{Main|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]]. | ||
Josh | |||
=== Michael Quinn | === Michael Quinn meets Joshua === | ||
{{Main|Michael Quinn Era}} | {{Main|Michael Quinn Era}} | ||
[[Michael Quinn]] first became involved with Joshua Block sometime in late 2021 or early 2022 as he explained in a video | [[File:Quinn And Josh.png|alt=Quinn with Josh, who looks like he doesn't know who or where he is judging by the expression on his face.|thumb|Quinn with Josh, who looks like he doesn't know who or where he is judging by the expression on his face.]] | ||
[[Michael Quinn]] first became involved with Joshua Block sometime in late 2021 or early 2022 as he explained in a video. As Josh's first manager, Quinn encouraged him to start an [[The World of T-Shirts Experience|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. He also mentioned trying to convince Josh to take up karate. 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. | 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. He also mentioned trying to convince Josh to take up karate. 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. | ||
=== Activities with Quinn === | === Activities with Quinn === | ||
With Quinn, Josh traveled around [[New York City]], visiting restaurants, bars, and going on adventures. Quinn acted as Josh's caretaker, making sure that Josh had a steady supply of booze. Unlike Josh's later handlers, Quinn didn't provide Josh with hotels, resulting in Josh being frequently homeless. This eventually caused the [[Homeless Arc]]. | |||
== First Green Hair Arc and Homelessness == | == First Green Hair Arc and Homelessness == | ||
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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. | |||
=== Beginnings of Homelessness === | === Beginnings of Homelessness === | ||
In early 2024, Josh was frequently without accommodation and resorted to sleeping in subway stations and on trains. At one point he was [[Subway Arrest|arrested due to vagrancy]]. This is likely the lowest point Josh was ever at in his life, he was commonly seen vomiting in public, shouting racial slurs at other ethnicities, screaming and attacking people, and as usual he was perpetually drunk. | |||
== Mr. Based Era and Traveling == | == Mr. Based Era and Traveling == | ||
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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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=== Major Incidents and Events === | === Major Incidents and Events === | ||
During Josh's time with Mr. Based, major incidents occured, most notably the [[Hallucinations "Make it stop" Incident|"Make it Stop" Incident]], the [[16/9/24 Incident]], and the [[Liquid Josh Meltdown]]. | |||
== Tony Bame and Second Green Hair Arc == | == Tony Bame and Second Green Hair Arc == | ||
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=== Meeting Tony Bame === | === Meeting Tony Bame === | ||
Josh first met [[Tony Bame]] during his trip to St. Louis. | Josh first met [[Tony Bame]] during his trip to St. Louis. After that, Josh and Tony began a campaign of chaos as they traveled across the country, with Tony taking on the role of Josh's new handler after Josh lost interest in Mr. Based. | ||
=== Second Green Hair Arc === | === Second Green Hair Arc === | ||
On March 14th 2025, Josh dyed his hair green, and went on a crusade of drunkeness. | |||
=== Incidents During the Arc === | === Incidents During the Arc === | ||
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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/ | |||