YouTuber Nikocado Avocado, known for his mukbang videos in which he consumes copious amounts of food, shocked his fans by revealing a stunning 250-pound weight loss.
A stunning transformation
Nikocado, real name Nicholas Perry, revealed his new appearance in his September 2024 video “Two Steps Ahead,” calling it the result of his “greatest social experiment.” For the previous two years, he had been secretly losing weight while posting pre-recorded content to give the impression that he was still overweight.
“I woke up from a long dream and lost 250 pounds,” he said. “Yesterday, people were calling me fat, sick and irrelevant. The joke’s on you,” Perry added, hinting at his hidden journey.
Perry revealed that he purposefully posted older videos to deceive his audience into believing they were new throughout his weight loss journey. He was able to secretly heal his body as a result. In order to avoid being identified in public, he shaved his head and even requested the help of other YouTubers to conceal his transformation.
In the video, Perry wore a giant panda mask, symbolizing how the world of social media is not as clear as it seems. He explained, “People consume whatever they’re told to consume. I was in control the whole time while everyone was focused on me.”
Audience reaction
Astonished fans commended the YouTuber for his dedication. Many acknowledged that, at first, they believed his unhealthy lifestyle would bring him to an end. One fan commented, “He gained weight, became a multimillionaire, and then lost weight. Biggest comeback ever.”
Perry expressed satisfaction with the outcome of his experiment but acknowledged uncertainty about the future. “I don’t even know if people still want to watch me. But if just one or two people show up, I’m happy,” he shared. On the other hand, it appears that his supporters are keen to help him advance in his YouTube career.
