From Faking His Own Death to Celebrating DC Murders, What’s Wrong with Guy Christensen?

Four years ago, Guy Christensen, known as @YourFavoriteGuy on TikTok, pulled a stunt that shocked his then-growing audience: he faked his own death. The Pennsylvania teenager, chasing clout, orchestrated a dramatic hoax that left followers reeling, only to resurface with an apology on a new account after his original one was banned.

Fast-forward to 2025, and Christensen, now 19 with over 3.4 million followers, has spiraled into far darker territory, spreading falsehoods about others’ deaths, endorsing violence, and inciting hatred. His journey from juvenile prankster to a polarizing figure accused of fueling real-world harm raises a glaring question: What’s gone wrong with Guy Christensen?

The Death Hoax: A Teen’s Thirst for Attention

In 2021, Christensen, then a high schooler, staged his own demise on TikTok, leveraging his platform of over 1.1 million followers to amplify the stunt.

The details were murky, some reports suggest he hinted at suicide or an accident, but the backlash came fast and furious. Fans felt betrayed, and TikTok banned his account for violating community guidelines. He reemerged under a new handle, @guy.christensen, issuing a mea culpa that framed the hoax as a misguided bid for attention. “I messed up,” he admitted, promising to focus on his usual comedic content. Posts on X at the time labeled him a “narcissist” and “clout-chaser,” sentiments that linger today.

At the time, the incident seemed like a one-off lapse by a young influencer caught up in TikTok’s dopamine-driven ecosystem, where viral stunts often blur ethical lines. But Christensen’s later actions suggest a deeper pattern of reckless behavior and an inability to grow beyond the need for validation.

From Comedy to Conspiracy: A Radical Pivot

By October 2023, Christensen’s content had shifted dramatically. Once known for lighthearted skits, he dove headfirst into pro-Palestinian activism following Hamas’s attack on Israel.

In a November 2023 essay, he admitted knowing “absolutely nothing” about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict before that month, yet claimed TikTok comments urging him to “Google Nakba” and “open-air prison” sparked a “life-changing” awakening. Within weeks, he was churning out videos condemning Israel as a colonial oppressor, amassing millions of views and a larger following.

His rapid radicalization, as critics describe it, is a case study in TikTok’s echo chamber: Guy began parroting unverified claims, such as 200,000 Palestinian deaths, a figure from Hamas-controlled sources, while ignoring the October 7 massacre of 1,200 Israelis or the plight of hostages. His videos, often delivered with a keffiyeh and Palestinian flag as props, calim Israel is a “genocide machine” and Zionism is “horrifying,” earning him both a cult-like following and fierce condemnation.

Crossing the Line: Endorsing Murder

Christensen’s rhetoric reached a boiling point on May 22, 2025, when he posted a now-deleted TikTok video endorsing the murder of two Israeli embassy employees, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, in Washington, D.C. The couple, shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum, were attending an American Jewish Committee event. Initially, Christensen condemned the attack, saying, “I don’t support the slaughter of civilians.”

But within a day, he reversed course, declaring, “I do not condemn the elimination of the Zionist officials,” and calling the shooter, Elias Rodriguez, a “resistance fighter.” He urged his 3.4 million followers to support Rodriguez’s actions, comparing himself to Luke Skywalker and the attack to blowing up the Death Star.

The video, which TikTok removed for violating guidelines, also saw Christensen read Rodriguez’s manifesto, “Escalate For Gaza, Bring The War Home,” and claim Israelis “rejoice” at Palestinian deaths. He denied the attack was antisemitic, citing Lischinsky’s self-identification as a Christian (and alleged Messianic Jew), despite the shooter’s reported cries of “Free Palestine.”

The FBI is now investigating Christensen’s statements for potential incitement, with DOJ official Leo Terrell calling for public tips against him. Posts on X have branded him a “public menace” and accused him of “preaching murder.”

Lies and Half-Truths: A Pattern of Deception

Christensen’s endorsement of violence isn’t his only transgression. He’s been accused of spreading falsehoods, including inflated death tolls and baseless claims about Israel. Israellycool, a pro-Israel blog, called his opinions “ill-informed,” pointing to gaffes like mispronouncing Israel’s parliament as “Nesset” instead of Knesset. X users have dubbed him “pedo-poodle” and alleging he begs followers for money while peddling antisemitic tropes.

The Fallout and the Future

Christensen’s actions have drawn unprecedented scrutiny. The FBI’s probe could lead to charges if his rhetoric is deemed incitement, especially given his call for “armed demonstration” and “escalation.” TikTok’s removal of his video and his claim of being “banned” suggest platforms are finally cracking down, though his influence persists. On X, users demand accountability, with some comparing him to a “masked ideologue” preaching murder.

What’s wrong with Guy Christensen?

He’s a product of TikTok’s warped incentives, his own unchecked ego, and a willingness to trade truth for influence.

From faking his death to cheering real ones, he’s crossed lines that can’t be uncrossed. Israellycool’s suggestion that he visit a Holocaust site to grasp the weight of his words is unlikely to sway him, but it points to the stakes: his words don’t just offend, they endanger.

Until he faces real consequences, Christensen will remain a cautionary tale of how a platform’s power can turn a teen into a mouthpiece for hate.