Story of Johnny "Elbows" Thornton

Personal Information

• Name: John Thorington Jonathan Lee Thornton
• Nickname: Johnny Elbows
• Phone Number: 402 (partial)

Early Life

• Birth: 1986, Fremont, Nebraska
• Family: Eldest of two boys in a Blue Collar family
• Childhood Incident: At age eight, ran in front of an uncle's semi-truck causing permanent elbow damage

School and Nickname

• Attended special education classes
• Gained his nickname, "Johnny Elbows," from friends

Post-School Life

• Early 2000s: Lived an isolated life involving video games, movies, and park visits
• Friendship with Mario: Formed a meaningful friendship which changed his social presence, introduced him to TikTok

Social Media Journey

• Became known for videos, notably involving "Candy and Sandy"
• Friendship with Mario experienced ups and downs, impacting his social narrative

Incident and Apology

• Possibly made controversial remarks leading to public backlash
• Mario dissociated following this event
• Johnny's brother Nathan posted related content on Facebook
• Johnny expressed regret and announced a break from social media

Reflection and Future Intentions

• Apologized and considered lifestyle changes, including not visiting particular places and ending TikTok presence
• Contemplated changing phone number and starting anew

Personal Struggles

• Shared fears about living independently despite wanting change