Logan Paul is grieving for his second pet eaten this year–his parrot, Maverick–mere months after a coyote broke into his yard and ate his dog Kong.
In a vlog posted on Monday, the YouTube star wondered aloud whether “death is trying to teach me a lesson” and referenced last year’s infamous suicide forest scandal where he filmed a dead body while visiting Japan.
While the former Vine star was visiting Sweden, Paul’s housemate told him the news over FaceTime while another person filmed his response. His new dog, a massive Tibetan Mastiff named Ginger, ate the parrot and apparently left a horrifying scene behind. After Kong’s death, Paul had specifically chosen such a large breed so coyotes wouldn’t be a threat. “She’s supposed to kill coyotes, not my pets!” he can is heard shouting in the video.
“Why do all my animals get murdered when I’m gone?” Paul asks in the video, which currently has over four million views. Paul reportedly owned Maverick for seven years–since before he found internet fame–and the parrot inspired both the name and design of his clothing line. Paul posted a picture of Maverick and news about the loss on Instagram Monday, along with the caption, “This little bird inspired so much of what I do, he was my best friend…”
In his vlog, he claims to have matured since the suicide forest incident, but critics remain skeptical. In April, Paul announced Kong’s violent death on Instagram, receiving an outpouring of condolences from both his fans and his biggest online rival, KSI. That goodwill was cut short soon after, though, when Paul tweeted about possibly making a coyote diss track and began selling pillows of his dead dog, prompting accusations that he was attempting to monetize the somber situation.
Given that Paul’s friend filmed his reaction to hearing about Maverick’s death and that video has both millions of views and plenty of ads, one can’t help but wonder if the YouTube star isn’t taking a similar route with the loss of this pet. I guess we’ll have to wait and see if any Maverick-themed products pop up in Paul’s store in the coming weeks.
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Paul went on, “Maverick passed away while I was away in Sweden, after being with me every day for seven years, since before I even started Vine.” And by passed, I mean that my Mastiff devoured him because it thought he was a tiny rubber chicken. “.
Paul stated, “As strange as it sounds, this little parrot’s legacy will live on FAR beyond his life. He was my best friend and the inspiration behind the @MaverickByLoganPaul icon worn proudly by millions of people worldwide. He inspired so much of what I do.” “*.
I detest having to write this post and that I have to do it, but after all of your years of unwavering support, I think I owe it to you. the iconic @MaverickParrot has died. “.
“For all the Mavericks out there who continue to see life through the lens of possibility, who continue to persevere and embrace their differences, I have never-ending love and optimism for you,” Paul says, expressing his confusion about where to go from here or how to handle the loss. Maverick will always have the biggest place in my heart and be with us in spirit. Stay strong & I will too. “.
The 19 million subscribers of the YouTuber were informed of the passing of Maverick, his cherished pet parrot.
In the video, Paul asks, “Why do all my animals get murdered when I’m gone?” It has received over four million views so far. Maverick was supposedly owned by Paul for seven years—since before he became well-known online—and the parrot served as the inspiration for the brand name and look of his apparel line. Paul announced Maverick’s passing on Instagram on Monday, sharing a photo of the bird with the words, “This little bird inspired so much of what I do, he was my best friend.”
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After a coyote broke into his yard and ate his dog Kong, Logan Paul is grieving the loss of his second pet this year, his parrot, Maverick.
Paul’s housemate informed him over FaceTime while the former Vine star was in Sweden, and someone else recorded his reaction. The enormous Tibetan Mastiff that he adopted, Ginger, devoured the parrot and reportedly left behind a horrifying scene. Paul had deliberately selected such a large breed in order to eliminate the threat posed by coyotes following Kong’s death. He can be heard yelling in the video, “She’s supposed to kill coyotes, not my pets!”
It’s impossible to avoid wondering if the YouTuber isn’t following a similar path with the loss of this pet, considering that Paul’s friend recorded his response upon learning of Maverick’s passing, and that video has amassed millions of views in addition to numerous advertisements. I suppose we’ll have to wait and see if Paul’s store starts carrying any Maverick-related items in the upcoming weeks.