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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pro-Trump Influencers Admit They're 'Not The Best Journalists' After Disastrous Netanyahu Interview
The popular social media influencers known as the Nelk Boys received a wave of criticism this week following their interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming they're not 'the best at grilling guests and pushing back.' 'Sure, we're probably not the best at asking questions. We're not the best journalists, we never claimed to be, so we might not be the best at pressing them, but in my opinion, it's up to the viewer to form their own educated opinion,' Full Send Podcast co-host Kyle Forgeard said Monday in defense of the interview, which aired Sunday. Forgeard and co-host Aaron 'Steiny' Steinberg rose to internet fame as the Nelk Boys, appealing to young men immersed in frat culture. Their social media content consists of prank videos, young women in bikinis and promoting controversial 'manosphere' figures such as Andrew Tate and Conor McGregor. The Nelk Boys' foray into politics manifested itself as heavy support for President Donald Trump. They interviewed Trump in 2020 and spoke at his 2024 campaign rallies, creating content with Trump and denouncing then-Vice President Kamala Harris. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NELK (@nelkboys) Their 70-minute interview with Netanyahu drew backlash from many for being too lenient. Others criticized the fact that the Israeli prime minister was even on in the first place. Last week, the International Criminal Court rejected Israel's request to withdraw its arrest warrant for Netanyahu, whom it has accused of crimes against humanity and using food as a weapon in its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The Nelk Boys lobbed several softball questions at Netanyahu throughout the interview, such as, 'What would you say is your greatest accomplishment?' and 'What's your go-to at McDonald's?' 'You like Burger King over McDonald's?' Forgeard asked at around 42:22. Steinberg then called Netanyahu's fast-food preference his 'worst take.' The Nelk Boys did ask Netanyahu some harder-hitting questions, including 'Why do they say Israel is, like, starving the people of Gaza?' However, the duo did not press the prime minister any further, instead allowing him to promote Israel's side amid the conflict with Palestine uninterrupted. In an almost four-hour-long Kick stream on Monday, the duo read comments from viewers bashing them for their interview. 'Asking him if he prefers Burger King or McDonald's… While people are starving… this is insane,' one comment read. 'Reputation takes years to build & just seconds to ruin,' read another comment with over 20,000 likes. 'This is the point of the podcast,' Forgeard responded. 'We leave it up to you guys as the viewer to form your own intelligent opinion. I think you guys are giving us way too much credit as Nelk and you're not giving yourself as viewers enough credit.' Leftist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker appeared on the stream, ripping the two apart for giving a microphone to Netanyahu. 'It's like, interviewing Adolf Hitler,' Piker said. 'Like, would you interview Adolf Hitler during the Holocaust if you had the opportunity?' White supremacist Nick Fuentes also came on the stream to tell the Nelk Boys their interview was a 'bad move' because he believes people will see the episode as 'a push by Netanyahu for public relations.' 'He's gonna come on your show to try to get all the young conservative, frat guys. You know, all the masculine men, the manosphere types, the streaming types to try and get back into the pocket of Israel,' Fuentes said. The Nelk Boys continued to defend the interview. 'On the Full Send Podcast what we do and what our style is, is we will have the most controversial people on this fucking planet on the podcast, hate it or love it,' Forgeard said. Related... Trump Responds To Question About Ukraine Crisis By Ranting About Windmills Trump's Latest Distraction Attempt Inspires New Levels Of Social Media Cringe Trump Gushes About His Fave 'Gay National Anthem' — 'Y.M.C.A.'
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is MoDeen? Kick streamer confronted by UK police after throwing fireworks outside Buckingham Palace
(Image via @Kick_Klip/X) Kick streamer MoDeen is once again the internet's main character, and this time, it's because he lit a firework right outside Buckingham Palace. Yes, you read that right. And now, the clip's going viral for all the right and wrong reasons. Here's everything about the incident that's making waves online. MoDeen threw a firecracker into the crowd at Buckingham Palace On July 12, 2025, chaos briefly erupted outside Buckingham Palace, not because of a royal appearance, but thanks to streamer Mohammad 'MoDeen.' The British IRL creator was caught on a Kick livestream casually lighting and tossing a firework into a crowd while shirtless, drawing stunned reactions both from viewers online and people on the street. What made things even more surreal? He was joined by Kyle Forgeard of the Nelk Boys, one of the biggest North American creators currently on Kick, who looked visibly uncomfortable the moment things escalated. Kyle Forgeard backs off, police step in As MoDeen held the firecracker mid-stream, Kyle can be heard nervously trying to de-escalate: 'Hey, hey, hey. Yeah, don't shoot it at me. Bro!' Seconds later, the fireworks popped loudly near the public, prompting nearby police to approach. Forgeard didn't stick around. He quickly backed off, even directing the police towards MoDeen. Meanwhile, the chat exploded with disbelief as the camera caught the officer confronting MoDeen. Despite the stunt, MoDeen wasn't arrested, but the police interaction was tense enough to put a serious pause on the energy of the stream. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Your Daily Profit By 11 AM With This Superclass By Mr. Bala TradeWise Learn More Undo JOHN CENA FLIPS OUT ON MO DEEN WWE RAW MoDeen has a history of chaos and viral moments This isn't MoDeen's first brush with controversy. Known for pushing boundaries during his IRL streams, the Kick personality has previously caused viral scenes involving major celebrities. In 2019, he was chastised by John Cena for filming without permission. More recently, a heated confrontation with fitness influencer Ashton Hall made headlines after Hall appeared to flee mid-stream. MoDeen thrives on unpredictability — but this Buckingham Palace episode may have crossed a line even for his own fanbase. While he wasn't detained, the incident has reignited debates about streamer accountability, public safety, and the limits of 'content.' Internet reacts: viral chaos meets legal boundaries The clip of MoDeen lighting the firework spread quickly across X, Reddit, and TikTok. Some called it reckless. Others saw it as peak IRL entertainment. Either way, the moment highlighted the fine line between edgy content and legal consequences, especially when streaming near government landmarks. Many viewers also questioned Forgeard's decision to dip so fast, joking that he pulled a "reverse snitch" move by pointing MoDeen out without saying a word. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YouTube stars complete hole-in-one challenge after 57-hour livestream on Calgary golf hole
A days-long stunt by viral YouTube pranksters the Nelk Boys had shut down part of a Calgary golf course for more than 50 hours, as the group pursued a single goal: to sink a hole-in-one. Around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, the group posted to social media that Nelk Boys co-founder Kyle Forgeard got a hole-in-one after 57 hours on livestream. The challenge, livestreamed to tens of thousands of viewers on had members of the Nelk team repeatedly attempting a 155-yard (142-metre) shot at Heritage Pointe Golf Course. As of Wednesday afternoon, the stream had a steady viewership of more than 30,000. Despite a heatwave pushing temperatures to 30 C this week, Forgeard said they weren't going anywhere until the goal was completed. 'We're not leaving until we get a hole in one,' Forgeard told a Postmedia reporter between swings on Wednesday, cracking open a can of his Happy Dad hard seltzer. Their main YouTube channel has nearly 8.5 million subscribers with a combined total of about 1.78 billion views. Forgeard also hosts the Full Send Podcast, which boasts more than 2 million YouTube subscribers and a guest list that includes Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Mike Tyson and Shaquille O'Neal The challenge has 18 members of the Nelk Boys crew camped out near the tee box, sleeping in tents and an RV parked on site. 'Usually I get . . . penthouses and the hotels, but it's the opposite this time,' Forgeard said. 'I woke up at 7 a.m. today and I felt like I was in a Russian sauna — and I've actually been in a Russian sauna.' The hole-in-one challenge took place on a private filming set at Heritage Pointe Golf Club and was not open to the public. The team arrived in Calgary last Friday amid a hailstorm, days before a heat warning came into effect in the city. But Forgeard, now based in Miami, isn't complaining. 'It's nice weather,' he said. 'Canada in the summer? Can't beat it.' Forgeard said the challenge came together after connecting with Heritage Pointe Golf Club owner Barry Ehlert. 'I was like, if there's one guy that's gonna hook us up and let us do this at his course . . . (it's Barry),' he said. 'He was instantly down.' David Robinson, vice-president of operations at Heritage Pointe, said the stunt hasn't disrupted regular operations at the course and has been a positive experience for staff. 'This is definitely the first time we've seen something like this,' Robinson said. 'The guys have been great to work with and awesome to our staff. 'It has been a fun experience,' he added. Forgeard, who was born and raised in Mississauga, Ont., fondly recalled his Canadian upbringing, playing road hockey 'every day' after school. 'I feel like there's literally no better place to grow up,' he said. 'I'm really proud to be from Canada.' He also praised the staff at Heritage Pointe: 'The staff here has been so great — they're bringing us food, anything we need.' Asked how long they prepared to stay, Forgeard paused. 'That's a good question,' he said. 'I don't know — but we can't leave until we make a hole in one. There's no way.' The team expressed interest in visiting the Calgary Stampede, which officially kicks off on Friday. 'I loved it (last year),' Forgeard said. 'If we make the hole in one on Friday, obviously we're rolling into the Stampede.'
Edmonton Journal
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Edmonton Journal
YouTube stars shut down Calgary golf hole for 54 hours — and counting — in hole-in-one stunt
A days-long stunt by viral YouTube pranksters the Nelk Boys has shut down part of a Calgary golf course for more than 54 hours, as the group pursues a single goal: to sink a hole-in-one. Article content The challenge, livestreamed to tens of thousands of viewers on has members of the Nelk team repeatedly attempting a 155-yard (142-metre) shot at Heritage Pointe Golf Course. As of Wednesday afternoon, the stream had a steady viewership of more than 30,000. Article content Article content Article content Despite a heatwave pushing temperatures to 30 C this week, Nelk Boys co-founder Kyle Forgeard says they're not going anywhere. Article content Article content The challenge has 18 members of the Nelk Boys crew camped out near the tee box, sleeping in tents and an RV parked on site. Article content 'Usually I get . . . penthouses and the hotels, but it's the opposite this time,' Forgeard said. 'I woke up at 7 a.m. today and I felt like I was in a Russian sauna — and I've actually been in a Russian sauna.' Article content Article content Article content The team arrived in Calgary last Friday amid a hailstorm, days before a heat warning came into effect in the city. But Forgeard, now based in Miami, isn't complaining. Article content 'It's nice weather,' he said. 'Canada in the summer? Can't beat it.' Article content Forgeard said the challenge came together after connecting with Heritage Pointe Golf Club owner Barry Ehlert. Article content 'I was like, if there's one guy that's gonna hook us up and let us do this at his course . . . (it's Barry),' he said. 'He was instantly down.' Article content 'A fun experience,' says golf course VP of operations Article content David Robinson, vice-president of operations at Heritage Pointe, said the stunt hasn't disrupted regular operations at the course and has been a positive experience for staff. Article content 'This is definitely the first time we've seen something like this,' Robinson said. 'The guys have been great to work with and awesome to our staff.
Calgary Herald
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
YouTube stars shut down Calgary golf hole for 54 hours — and counting — in hole-in-one stunt
A days-long stunt by viral YouTube pranksters the Nelk Boys has shut down part of a Calgary golf course for more than 54 hours, as the group pursues a single goal: to sink a hole-in-one. Article content The challenge, livestreamed to tens of thousands of viewers on has members of the Nelk team repeatedly attempting a 155-yard (142-metre) shot at Heritage Pointe Golf Course. As of Wednesday afternoon, the stream had a steady viewership of more than 30,000. Article content Article content Article content Despite a heatwave pushing temperatures to 30 C this week, Nelk Boys co-founder Kyle Forgeard says they're not going anywhere. Article content Article content 'We're not leaving until we get a hole in one,' Forgeard told a Postmedia reporter between swings, cracking open a can of his Happy Dad hard seltzer. Article content The challenge has 18 members of the Nelk Boys crew camped out near the tee box, sleeping in tents and an RV parked on site. Article content 'Usually I get . . . penthouses and the hotels, but it's the opposite this time,' Forgeard said. 'I woke up at 7 a.m. today and I felt like I was in a Russian sauna — and I've actually been in a Russian sauna.' Article content Article content Article content The team arrived in Calgary last Friday amid a hailstorm, days before a heat warning came into effect in the city. But Forgeard, now based in Miami, isn't complaining. Article content 'It's nice weather,' he said. 'Canada in the summer? Can't beat it.' Article content Forgeard said the challenge came together after connecting with Heritage Pointe Golf Club owner Barry Ehlert. Article content 'I was like, if there's one guy that's gonna hook us up and let us do this at his course . . . (it's Barry),' he said. 'He was instantly down.' Article content David Robinson, vice-president of operations at Heritage Pointe, said the stunt hasn't disrupted regular operations at the course and has been a positive experience for staff. Article content 'This is definitely the first time we've seen something like this,' Robinson said. 'The guys have been great to work with and awesome to our staff.
