Content creator and streamer Norme announced that YouTube banned his “Awake for 12 Days WORLD RECORD” livestream just 12 hours before he was about to reach his goal. YouTube Bans Streamer Norme as he attempted to break what’s considered a world record for staying awake.
The YouTuber, who has over a million subscribers, gained widespread attention after clips from his livestream were shared on social media, with many expressing concerns about his health. YouTube bans streamer Norme despite the fact that the Guinness Book of World Records doesn’t officially track this record due to the medical risks and other challenges.
Nonetheless, Norme aimed to surpass the previous record set by Randy Gardner, who stayed awake for about 11 days. However, on August 11, YouTube Bans Streamer Norme, and he shared this news on social media.
Why Did YouTube Ban Norme? Streamer’s Livestream Cut 12 Hours Before Breaking “World Record
I GOT BANNED FROM YOUTUBE 💔
— NORME (@NormeNorme) August 11, 2024
literally 12 hours from goal istg crying rn pic.twitter.com/qqObVGbI7R
On August 11, Norme shared a photo of himself in front of his computer, displaying the YouTube message that banned his “World Record” attempt. He captioned the post, explaining that YouTube bans Streamer Norme just 12 hours before he was about to reach his goal. It appears YouTube sided with the Guinness World Records and removed the stream due to the dangers involved. In the photo, you can see the official statement from YouTube, confirming why YouTube Bans Streamer Norme for attempting the “World Record.”
“It appears that ‘Awake for 12 Days: World Record Live 24/7‘ violated our community guidelines. To ensure the safety of our community, we have removed it from YouTube.”
Shortly after, the official statement cites the guidelines regarding harmful and dangerous content as the reason for the removal:
“We believe your content violated our policy on harmful and dangerous activities
https://t.co/1RDOuxokPh
— NORME (@NormeNorme) August 11, 2024
FINISHING WOLRD RECORD STREAM!!
Despite being disappointed, Norme has accepted YouTube’s ban and is now continuing his “world record” attempt on Kick.
