Nikocado Avocado, a prominent figure in the YouTube “mukbang” scene, recently disclosed in a video titled “Two Steps Ahead” that he had been losing hundreds of pounds over the last two years while leading his followers to believe he was dangerously overweight. The video was uploaded on Friday.
With 3.9 million subscribers and 800 million views, Avocado, who describes himself as the “King of Mukbangs,” has managed to conceal his weight loss while posting older content for his audience. In his most recent video, the Ukrainian-born American stated that he weighed 359 pounds at his heaviest, but is now 250 pounds lighter.
At the beginning of his late-night video, Avocado, wearing a Panda mask, remarked, “Two steps ahead, two steps ahead.” He stated, “This has been the greatest social experiment of my entire life,” while making a gesture with his fingers.
“It’s intriguing to observe those struggling and lost individuals online searching for narratives,” he noted, explaining how they become influenced by the stories they consume. “I feel like I’m monitoring ants on an ant farm. One follows another,” he added, commenting on his fans and critics.
Avocado later removed the mask to showcase his dramatic weight loss and detailed his strategy. “Today, I woke up from a long dream and from losing 250 pounds,” he said, reflecting on the negative comments he received just the day before. He expressed his belief that people are easily influenced, stating, “I am the villain because I’ve made myself one. And you will continue to consume these stories about me.”
In another video posted to a different channel, Avocado explained that he hadn’t produced a video in two years. Although he uploaded a mukbang three months prior, he confirmed that all of his videos had been recorded long before.
Fans were quick to react in the comments section, expressing their amazement. One user remarked, “I think we all failed the social experiment.” Another commented, “This is what we hoped for rather than facing his passing due to complications caused by his heavy weight.” Speculation arose regarding the potential use of weight loss medications, with some commenting on the effectiveness of Ozempic.