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Bold Pokimane fan attempts celebrity snap with streamer at TwitchCon, ambushed by security

As Pokimane made her way through the convention, her attentive bodyguard noticed an overzealous fan approaching her

PARIS, FRANCE: Pokimane was spotted at Twitch con, a semi-annual gaming convention, when a fan crossed all boundaries to take pictures with the streamer. Pokimane, whose real name is Imane Anys, exudes a warm and welcoming presence whenever she appears on camera. With her playful and mischievous demeanor, she effortlessly connects with her audience, making her one of the most popular live streamers on Twitch. As a live streaming platform cherished by gaming enthusiasts, Twitch has witnessed Pokimane's popularity skyrocket, with an incredible nine million followers eagerly tuning in to watch her content.

But Pokimane's influence isn't confined to Twitch alone. With over 23 million followers on various social media and video platforms, Pokimane has captivated a vast and diverse audience. Her followers are not just interested in her gaming exploits but are equally eager to devour her posts about her personal journey, emotional highs and lows, and the way she responds to fan prompts. However, what truly endear her to her followers are her charming attempts at viral dance challenges, showcasing her willingness to embrace light-hearted fun whenever the occasion calls for it.

Bold Pokimane fan crosses a line

Pokimane recently made an appearance at TwitchCon, a highly anticipated gaming convention, in Paris. The event was buzzing with excitement as fans flocked to catch a glimpse of their favorite online personalities. However, amidst the chaos, one fan took his enthusiasm to extreme lengths to click a picture with Pokimane.

As Pokimane made her way through the convention, her attentive bodyguard noticed the overzealous fan approaching with a determined look on his face. With swift hand gestures, the bodyguard tried to deter the fan from crossing boundaries by reminding him of the appropriate etiquette. Despite the bodyguard's attempts, the fan seemed relentless in his mission, displaying a persistence that was hard to ignore. 

Curious to observe the outcome of this unexpected encounter, Pokimane calmly assessed the situation and seemed to handle it with grace. However, it wasn't until later that the true identity of the fan was revealed. It turned out that the fan in question was none other than Esfand, a fellow content creator known for his humor and playful nature. Esfand had taken his love for pranks a step further by pretending to be an obsessed fan, causing the security guard to believe he was dealing with a genuinely fervent admirer.

'Wtf bro stop stealing my content'

Esfand tweeted, "Wtf bro stop stealing my content." A user wrote, "Man needs a raise" while another said, "Esfand had tank stance on and pulled agro lol." Someone else said, "What a weird guy, can’t wait his turn." Another wrote, "Man doing his job like a trooper."