Popular American YouTuber Nikocado Avocado, renowned for his videos featuring exaggerated amounts of food, has returned to the internet after a seven-month hiatus with a dramatic weight loss of approximately 250 pounds.
The return sparked significant buzz on social media, not just because of his transformed appearance but also due to the surprising reasons behind it. Once known for his videos featuring immense quantities of junk food, Nikocado Avocado’s (real name Nicholas Perry) drastic physical change—from an overweight man with mobility issues to a significantly slimmer individual—has left many intrigued.
Nikocado Avocado’s Radical Weight Loss
Previously, Nikocado Avocado was famous for his Mukbang videos—a trend originating from South Korea in which people record or livestream themselves eating large amounts of food while interacting with their viewers. These videos often attract a range of comments, including harsh criticisms about the creator’s appearance or weight gain.
In a recent video titled “Two Steps Ahead,” Perry revealed that his dramatic weight loss was part of an elaborate social experiment. He explained that while his Mukbang videos were pre-recorded and released over time, he was secretly working on his weight loss behind the scenes.
With over 4.18 million subscribers and 711 videos on his YouTube channel, Perry had garnered attention for his eccentric recordings, which featured him consuming a variety of colorful and extravagant foods, often alongside other overweight individuals, including his husband.
A Social Experiment Revealed
Perry’s latest video quickly amassed over 27 million views within 24 hours. He disclosed that his transformation took two years and was conducted without public knowledge. During this period, he studied how people consume drama and controversies online, particularly focusing on how they react to the personal situations of others.
“This has been the greatest social experiment of my entire life. It is both troubling and fascinating to observe how people, often sick and disoriented, seek out stories, ideas, and rivalries that they can engage with and become invested in,” Perry said.
Despite the intriguing nature of his experiment, there are skeptics. Many social media users speculate that his weight loss might be attributed to Ozempic, a medication known for its weight-loss effects, which has gained popularity among celebrities and influencers.
This article was originally written in Spanish by Daniel Matute in Cultura Colectiva
