Summary
The TikToker Leaks World, known for his “NPC” impersonation of theSpider-Mancharacter Miles Morales, had an awkward confrontation with a security guard during a live stream. The video quickly went viral, drawing attention to the peculiar exchange between the security guard and the impersonator of theSpider-Mancharacter recently featured inMarvel Spider-Man 2.
Anticipation had been building throughout 2023 with the release of Insomniac’s newMarvel Spider-Maninstallment.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2proved to be a success, garnering very positive reviews. Miles Morales is a widely popular character in various media, particularly known for hisSpider-Versemovies. This popularity has given rise to personalities like ‘NPC Miles Morales,’ a portrayal created by TikToker @leaks._.world, who captivated audiences by embodying the non-playable character iteration of Miles Morales on TikTok LIVE from mid-2023 onward. Having encountered similar situations before, the TikToker recently crossed paths with a security guard, resulting in an uncomfortable exchange as the impersonator attempted to leverage his digital persona against the guard’s real-world authority.
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During the live encounter, the security guard, unfamiliar with the Miles Morales character, politely requested the TikToker to relocate his recording elsewhere. In response, the young man mocked the guard, asking if he knew who he was. As the guard remained clueless, the impersonator declared himself as Miles Morales, a reference lost on the security personnel. Despite the guard’s repeated requests to leave, the TikToker continued reciting some of themost well-known quotes from Miles Morales, escalating the awkward situation.
Online audiences expressed dissatisfaction with the TikToker’s behavior, sarcastically commenting that the real Miles Morales would have handled the situation differently. Commenters highlighted the peculiarities of the current era and sympathized with the security guard, who was just trying to do his job amid such an unusual encounter. Concluding their interaction, the impersonator told the guard that if he had known who Miles Morales was, he would have left. The guard appeared annoyed but maintained his composure, stating he didn’t know who he was.Spider-Man 2might be one of the highest-rated Insomniac gamesof all time, but not every person necessarily knows who Miles Morales is.
The TikToker’s attempt to use his Miles Morales impersonation prompted reflection in the comment section on the responsibility of influencers to navigate their popularity thoughtfully.Miles Morales remains one of the best characters inMarvel Spider-Man 2, and its popularity is expected to continue rising. It remains to be seen how the TikToker Leaks World will handle his behavior in public moving forward.
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