Fury as giggling dad films his toddler eating unthinkable body part in ‘sick’ video

A US dad has come under fire for videoing himself feeding his one-year-old child raw bull testicles.

Pauly Long, 32, who is originally from Philadelphia but now lives in Bali with his Indonesian wife and two children, started eating raw meat in 2023 to help with gut issues after being inspired by the Liver King.

And he has since accrued a loyal fan base with more than 3 million followers across his various social media platforms. 

But in recent clips, the self proclaimed ‘testicle king’ has caused controversy by including his sons in his stunts. 

In one video from March 29, Mr Long’s youngest son Thunder, aged one, can be seen eating pieces of raw bull testicle alongside him. 

As the infant feeds himself small chunks of the animal organ, Mr Long laughs at his dining antics while telling viewers:  ‘This is one of his favorites, he just feeds it himself. 

‘I’ve never forced it on him, I’ve never made him eat it, I just put it in front of him and he just gobbles it up… [He’s a] huge fan of the raw bull testes.’

Despite Mr Long’s insistence that his two infant sons enjoy eating raw meat with him, doctors told Daily Mail eating raw meat at such a young age could cause potentially fatal illnesses such as E. coli and listeria infections.

One commenter wrote: ‘He’s a fan because you’re shoving it in his face to eat.’ 

Another viewer of the clip mused: ‘I don’t know what to think any more. This is past disturbing.’   

Dr Darin Detwiler, who previously served as a public health expert for the FDA, told DailyMail.com that eating raw organ meat at the age of one is ‘very dangerous’. 

He explained:  ‘A one-year-old child’s immune system is still developing. Their tiny body isn’t equipped to fight off powerful pathogens like E. coli or Listeria.

‘Even a small amount of contaminated raw meat could lead to hospitalization, organ failure, or worse.

‘Pathogens don’t care about philosophies – they’re biological realities.

‘As adults, we may choose to take risks with our diets. But infants and toddlers don’t get that choice. Giving raw animal parts to a baby isn’t bold or ancestral—it’s dangerous.

‘Trends come and go. Food safety science does not. Feeding a one-year-old raw animal testicles isn’t just risky – it defies decades of hard-won knowledge about what keeps kids healthy and alive.

‘Before you follow that influencer’s diet advice, ask yourself: Is it worth risking your child’s life for a few ‘likes’?’

In 2023, the Thai Department of Disease Control (DDC) warned people against consuming raw and undercooked pork after about 500 cases of streptococcus suis in the country resulted in 24 deaths.

Streptococcus suis is one of the most important pathogens of pigs, causing mainly septicemia with sudden death, meningitis, arthritis, and endocarditis (an infection of the heart’s inner lining and valves). 

Dr Detwiler highlights that organ meats can be safe to eat, if cooked properly. 

He recommends cooking all organ meats, including testicles, to an internal temperature of 160F to kill bacteria and parasites.

‘Freezing alone won’t make it safe, nor will trusting your supplier,’ the food safety expert adds.

While Mr Long has tried all different cuts of raw meat, he says that ‘balls’ have now become his ‘favorite bedtime snack’.

His glamorous wife Vania was ‘a little grossed out’ by his habit, but Mr Long says she has now become his ‘number one fan’.

Mr Long said the diet had given him ‘better energy, better digestion, more strength and muscle, higher testosterone and better mood stabilization than ever.

‘I also have better skin, increased libido, healthier gut and all around a super healthy body,’ he added.

However, studies have shown that cooking meat breaks down tough fibers, meaning it is easier to chew and digest. 

It also leads to better nutrient absorption, and a Harvard study in 2011 found cooked meat provides more energy than raw meat.

Mr Long took up the habit after being inspired by the Liver King’s unusual diet and believing that it would help fix his damaged gut.

Brian Johnson – better known by his online pseudonym ‘Liver King’ – states one his website that he consumes more than a pound of liver a day alongside a protein shake and other raw or cooked meat. 

Touching on the inspiration behind his own diet plan, Mr Long said: ‘I first saw Liver King eating like this in 2021, and then saw a couple of other guys doing the same shortly after.

‘It caught my interest because of all the talk about it helping with your gut and many other health issues.

‘For me, fixing my damaged gut has been something I’ve been trying to accomplish for the past few years since my mid 20s.

‘So I gave it a shot, and eventually, it started really working for me.’

As well as testicles, Mr Long also enjoys raw organs including heart, liver, spleen, brain and pancreas.

Health organizations have warned people against eating raw meat, saying it puts them at higher risk of diseases and limits the amount of nutrients absorbed.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says whole cuts of beef, pork, veal and lamb should always be heated to at least 145F before consumption to ensure they have killed off any dangerous bacteria lurking within them.

They warn raw meat may contain harmful bacteria like salmonella, listeria and E.coli that can cause food poisoning.

Eating some organs, such as brains, can also expose people to dangerous proteins that cause disease.

Mr Long shot to internet fame in April, 2022, after posting a video of himself eating a raw goat testicle that wracked up more than a million views.

‘People often refer to me as “The Testicle King” since I got pretty popular for eating raw testicles of bull, goat, lamb,’ he said.

On an average day, Mr Long consumes six to eight eggs in the morning alongside four to six pieces of bacon.

He will then have a raw steak and some kind of organ, such as a liver, heart or testicle.

He will also have 650ml of raw goat milk, a whole roast chicken and 500 grams of salmon sashimi, kefir, butter and cheese.

For snacks, he may have nuts and bits of fruit. On cheat days, he dines out on raw cheeseburgers.

He shares videos of himself eating testicles about once a week.

In one clip, he is shown saying that a testicle is his ‘favorite bedtime snack’ while cutting into it. He then adds: ‘That stinks’.

In another, he is shown bringing his friend a gift of a raw testicle after he became engaged.

Asked about how his wife Vania feels about the diet, he said: ‘My wife is my number one supporter and has been there for me since the start.

‘At first, she was a little grossed out but now it doesn’t phase her. 

‘She eats eggs with me and sometimes will have a little steak here and there (cooked, never raw) but mostly enjoys her culture’s food since she’s Indonesian.’

There are varying levels of support for his videos online which are followed by more than 2.9million people on TikTok alone.

Some are supportive, but he says others have likened him to Jeffery Dahmer in reference to the serial killer in the Netflix show released in 2022.

Mr Long said it has not been difficult to maintain the cost of his meat-heavy diet in Indonesia because prices are lower than in America.

He said: ‘It is hard to say how much it cost me as I really don’t keep track but I get my meat, organs, and fish all from quality distributors back in Bali in bulk orders,” he said.

‘My steaks cost an average of around $24 to $30 per half a pound which is about 3-4 steaks being 8-12oz each.

‘I get a very good price compared to America.

‘I get a 0.5lb fillet of wild caught sashimi grade salmon for about the same price as well.

‘I get everything at a very reasonable price and much lower than what you would typically find for that quality back in the US.’