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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.

{{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>}}

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

== 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 ==

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-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.
+{{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>}}
+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
+== 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 ==