Joel from Vinesauce Sent to Prison for 'Fucking Vinny', Turns Out It Was Just a Misunderstanding
A viral video of a man screaming "F***ING VINNY" in a high-pitched voice shocked the internet last week, going viral in a matter of hours. Little did anyone know that the man in question was actually Joel from the popular gaming streaming group Vinesauce, and that his cries were misinterpreted by viewers.
The video sparked a Twitter hashtag entitled #JoelF***edVinny, quickly making rounds on social media and sending Vinesauce fans into a frenzy. Several hardcore fans even tweeted out fan fictions, depicting the supposed erotic encounter between Joel and Vinny in graphic detail.
After the hashtag received hundreds of thousands of tweets, the police were forced to take action. Joel was arrested and sent to prison for supposed sexual misconduct with his Vinesauce partner Vinny. However, new evidence has come to light that suggests it was all a misunderstanding.
According to sources close to Joel, he was actually yelling "BUZZING JIMMY", in reference to a player character in the game they were streaming. Fans of the stream were quick to jump to conclusions and create a scandal out of nothing.
The Vinesauce team released a statement in support of Joel, stating that "we do not condone any inappropriate or non-consensual behavior within our team. However, we believe that Joel is innocent and that this is all just a big misunderstanding."
Joel's lawyer has also stated that "no sexual misconduct has occurred and we are working to clear Joel's name."
The internet community has since rallied behind Joel, with the #FreeJoel hashtag receiving hundreds of thousands of tweets in just a few hours. Fans of the streaming group have declared that they will boycott the site until Joel is released, and that they have lost respect for the individuals who started the witch-hunt.
In a statement released earlier today, Joel expressed his gratitude for the support he has received and stated that he has faith that justice will prevail in this situation. Vinny himself has also come forward and stated that he has never felt uncomfortable around Joel and that their working relationship remains as strong as ever.
The lesson from this debacle is that sensationalism on the internet can lead to real-world consequences, and that people should be cautious about believing everything they see online. As for Joel, we hope that he will be released from prison soon and that the Vinesauce streaming community can return to business as usual.
