Is IShowSpeed OK? YouTuber's father trolls him over viral wardrobe malfunction incident, fans dub it 'brutal'
CINCINNATI, OHIO: Darren Watkins, known as IShowSpeed, is a prominent YouTuber who has garnered undeniable influence with a massive following of over 19 million subscribers.
Recently, he has made headlines due to an unexpected flashing incident during one of his live streams.
In the aftermath of the incident, many fellow streamers and fans have taken to social media to share videos of the occurrence, leading to the creation of the trending Twitter hashtag, #Ishowmeat.
Amid the ongoing trolling, Speed's father injected some humor by poking fun at his son's viral wardrobe malfunction incident in a TikTok video. This video quickly went viral across various social media platforms, including YouTube and Twitter.
The 18-year-old YouTuber couldn't hold back tears during his live stream when he learned that his fans and others appeared to be bullying him over the flash incident.
IShowSpeed’s father trolls him
Following a recent video from Speed, where his private parts were unintentionally featured, his father, Darren Watkins Sr, playfully trolled him by promoting the hashtag #IShowmeat in a sing-song voice, and he did so with a humorous touch.
Watkins Sr took to his TikTok account to share a video of him teasing Speed. In the video, he sang a song that went like this, "I show the m*at. I show the m*at, to make you feel complete. I show the m*at, you can't believe.”
As of the current moment, the video has amassed more than 1 million views and garnered 13,000 likes.
Even IShowSpeed’s dad is making fun of the “I Show Meat” situation 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/7vDSABdaGN
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) August 22, 2023
How did IShowSpeed's fans react to YouTuber's dad video?
After watching the video of IShowSpeed's trolling him for the flash incident, many fans took to the comment section and shared their perspectives. One fan said, "I’m sure this guy is having a great time leeching off his sons success."
Another fan wrote, "😂😂 I can see where speed gets the personality from. But tbh, best to make fun of the situation then get mad it. Nothing can be done after it’s been done." A third user said, "This is brutal."
A fourth said, "His own dad clowning him." A last user said, "Bro imagine the whole internet starts making fun of you for showing your meat and then when you finally think it’s coming to an end this happens."
I’m sure this guy is having a great time leeching off his sons success
— Kellan Hendry (@Kellansworld) August 22, 2023
😂😂 I can see where speed gets the personality from. But tbh, best to make fun of the situation then get mad it. Nothing can be done after it’s been done.
— Josh 𝕏 (@notjoshen) August 22, 2023
Bro imagine the whole internet starts making fun of you for showing your meat and then when you finally think it’s coming to an end this happens
— Sniper (@sniperdagoat12) August 22, 2023
IShowSpeed condemns trolls: ‘Please stop spamming Ishowmeat’
In a recent live stream by Speed, he faced harsh criticism and relentless trolling by a fellow streamer following the flash incident. During the live stream, he raised concerns about his emotional well-being.
Speed also addressed the ongoing mockery and condemned trollers to stop calling him 'Ishowmeat.'
The clip started with a fellow streamer referring to Speed as 'IShowmeat,' to which Speed emotionally responded
“What the f**k did you just call me? Do you know how that makes me feel when you say that? And you think that s**t funny right now Ishowmeat Ishowmeat – my meat got leaked and you think it’s funny bro."
When the streamer laughed in front of the YouTuber, Speed shouted at him saying, “You’re laughing right in front of me bro! You’re laughing right in front of me like that sh*t funny!”
He further said, “Please stop spamming Ishowmeat okay? I’m not about to get angry or mad but I generally ask you all is please stop.”
When the streamer responded to Speed saying, "This is compliment." Speed infuriated in tears, “Don’t compliment me! Don’t compliment my d**k.”
He continued, “Don’t call me Ishowmeat, don’t say none of that.” Then the streamer continued to make jokes about Speed's private parts saying, “ You d**k small 7 centimetres, and i watched the video for 5 times yet I couldn’t see it fully.”
Nearly on the verge of tears Speed held his head in astonishment. He then expressed deeply about his trouble, “I’ll probably kill myself on God. You did it bro. You’re the one f**king me up, remember this bro.”
Before concluding the live stream, he erupted with shouts and barks, tears in his eyes, directed at the fellow streamer.