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"'''Ahoyt'''" is a term coined by [[Joshua Block]]. The word is a blend of "Hoyt," referring to the [[wikipedia:Hoyt–Schermerhorn_Streets_station|Hoyt–Schermerhorn Street]] subway station in New York City, and " | "'''Ahoyt'''" is a term coined by [[Joshua Block]]. The word is a blend of "Hoyt," referring to the [[wikipedia:Hoyt–Schermerhorn_Streets_station|Hoyt–Schermerhorn Street]] subway station in New York City, and "Ahoy," a nautical greeting in reference to Josh being known as the "[[The Captains Hat|Captain]]". | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Joshua's obsession with Hoyt-Schermerhorn likely has to do with him creating a video in reference to Michael Jackson's "Bad" music video, which was filmed at the station.<ref>https://youtu.be/a7oNZnZqWbs?si=cQttCBExuxLtSZfc&t=267</ref> | Joshua's obsession with Hoyt-Schermerhorn likely has to do with him creating a video in reference to Michael Jackson's "Bad" music video, which was filmed at the station. In the video, Josh donned a black wig and leather jacket, and filmed himself dancing around the station, lip syncing the song.<ref>https://youtu.be/a7oNZnZqWbs?si=cQttCBExuxLtSZfc&t=267</ref> | ||
== Instagram == | == Instagram == | ||
Josh regularly posts | Josh regularly posts selfies of him at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn St. subway station, captioned "Ahoyt". The community has used these photos as an aid to compare Josh's constantly deteriorating state at different points in time. This has been ongoing since 2021.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldOfTShirts/comments/183zoui/2021_2022_2023_in_ahoyts/</ref> | ||
== Ahoyts by Year == | == Ahoyts by Year == | ||
Below is a year by year progression of the "Ahoyt" photos, with descriptions detailing the changes. | Below is a year by year progression of the "Ahoyt" photos, with descriptions detailing the physical changes and deteriorations. | ||
[[File:Ahoyt 2021.png|alt=One of Josh's first Ahoyts. As you can see, he looks happy, healthy and carefree, probably because this was taken during the Coffee and Boba Era before the alcoholism began.|left|thumb|'''Circa 2021'''. One of Josh's first Ahoyts. As you can see, he looks happy, healthy and carefree, probably because this was taken during the [[Coffee and Boba Era]] before the [[alcoholism]] began.]] | [[File:Ahoyt 2021.png|alt=One of Josh's first Ahoyts. As you can see, he looks happy, healthy and carefree, probably because this was taken during the Coffee and Boba Era before the alcoholism began.|left|thumb|'''Circa 2021'''. One of Josh's first Ahoyts. As you can see, he looks happy, healthy and carefree, probably because this was taken during the [[Coffee and Boba Era]] before the [[alcoholism]] began.]] | ||
[[File:Ahoyt 2023.png|alt=In this photo, major changes are noticeable. Josh has lost the ability to smile properly, and the life has faded from his eyes. His skin has changed colour and his face is slanted to the side. He is also wearing his trademark Captains Hat.|thumb|'''Circa 2023'''. In this photo, major changes are noticeable. Josh has lost the ability to smile properly, and the life has faded from his eyes. His skin has changed colour and his face is slanted to the side. He is also wearing his trademark [[The Captains Hat|Captains Hat]].]] | [[File:Ahoyt 2023.png|alt=In this photo, major changes are noticeable. Josh has lost the ability to smile properly, and the life has faded from his eyes. His skin has changed colour and his face is slanted to the side. He is also wearing his trademark Captains Hat.|thumb|'''Circa 2023'''. In this photo, major changes are noticeable. Josh has lost the ability to smile properly, and the life has faded from his eyes. His skin has changed colour and his face is slanted to the side. He is also wearing his trademark [[The Captains Hat|Captains Hat]].]] | ||
Revision as of 17:07, 10 April 2025
"Ahoyt" is a term coined by Joshua Block. The word is a blend of "Hoyt," referring to the Hoyt–Schermerhorn Street subway station in New York City, and "Ahoy," a nautical greeting in reference to Josh being known as the "Captain".
Background
Joshua's obsession with Hoyt-Schermerhorn likely has to do with him creating a video in reference to Michael Jackson's "Bad" music video, which was filmed at the station. In the video, Josh donned a black wig and leather jacket, and filmed himself dancing around the station, lip syncing the song.[1]
Josh regularly posts selfies of him at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn St. subway station, captioned "Ahoyt". The community has used these photos as an aid to compare Josh's constantly deteriorating state at different points in time. This has been ongoing since 2021.[2]
Ahoyts by Year
Below is a year by year progression of the "Ahoyt" photos, with descriptions detailing the physical changes and deteriorations.
Tattoo
Josh got an "Ahoyt" tattoo in October 2024.[3]