Popular YouTuber Vlad Ncl was punched during a livestream in Dublin after a man questioned whether he was a boy or a girl. The incident happened on June 12 and quickly spread across social media, sparking anger, debate, and claims that the attack reflected hostility toward people who do not fit traditional gender expectations. The video also reopened discussion about the risks creators face while filming public social experiments and whether prank-style content can sometimes lead to dangerous situations.
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How YouTuber Vlad Ncl was punched during Dublin livestream while dressed as Natalia?
The viral clip came from an IRL livestream by Vlad Ncl, whose real name is Vladimiros Nicola. Known for transforming into his female character Natalia, Vlad was walking through Dublin city centre in heels and feminine clothing when a man approached him outside Cotswolds on Trinity Street.
The man first made a flirtatious comment and asked if Vlad wanted to go home with him. Vlad responded with a brief reaction. Moments later, the man directly asked whether he was a boy or a girl. Vlad laughed and replied, “I’ll let you guess.”