"Messed up for corrupting those pure people" - NELK Boys receive backlash from netizens for introducing vaping to tribal community

The NELK Boys (or simply "NELK") is currently facing some online backlash after the group filmed themselves seemingly introducing vaping to a tribal community. For those unaware, the NELK is an American-Canadian YouTube group that consists of creators such as Kyle Forgeard, Aaron "Steiny" Steinberg, and Salim Sirur.

The group recently uploaded a video titled NELK Visits a Dangerous Uncontacted Tribe! where they filmed themselves going to a tribe on an island close to Fiji, which is an archipelago of more than 300 islands. In the video, the group's members shared an actual vape with the tribesman. The clip was shared by verified X user FearBuck (@FearedBuck). Watch the clip here:

Naturally, seeing this segment sparked a lot of scrutiny. Here are some of the notable comments to the clip:

"They messed up for corrupting those pure ppl," said @Aku_700

"Bro this is so sad," said @suayrez

"This needs to be illegal. This isn't even the 1st time I've heard of something like this being done to a tribe but I’d like it to be the last," said @trikortreater

"They made vaping the ultimate cultural exchange program," said @StuckInTheZoner

"Suprised they made it out alive," said @JohnCom41236692

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Where did the NELK Boys go?

The NELK Boys are best known for their comedic videos, skits, and the FULL SEND podcast. Recently, they uploaded a vlog documenting their trip to Fiji, a country located in the South Pacific.

From Fiji's main island, they traveled to one of its neighboring islands, which they described as home to an "uncontacted tribe" that has reportedly had only one Western visitor in the past three decades.

Watch the original YouTube video here:

Towards the end of the video, the members (particularly Steiny and Salim) offered the tribe a pack of cigarettes and even brought out a vape for them to try. They also gave them Zyns, a brand of nicotine pouches.

They concluded the video by suggesting that the tribal chief and some of the tribe's children be brought to Disney World in the United States.

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The NELK Boys played a prominent role in the recent election campaign, endorsing Donald Trump's bid for presidency. Reports suggest they spent over $20 million to support his campaign and encourage younger male voters to back him.