Pokimane persuades 'not very good-looking' fan to show his face during live stream
Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys, one of the top broadcasters on Twitch, recently encouraged a shy man on Omegle to overcome his low self-esteem about his looks. Despite being one of the most popular female content creators on the platform and ranked as the site’s 10th most-followed streamer overall, Pokimane decided to interact with strangers on Omegle for a YouTube video.
While perusing the site, she encountered several people who recognized her due to her immense popularity. Pokimane's kindness and encouragement helped the man gain confidence and overcome his insecurities, a heartwarming moment that demonstrated her positive impact on her fans.
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'I get embarrassed. …I’m not very good-looking'
On Omegle, users can quickly move on to the next video chat if they encounter someone who makes them feel uncomfortable. During her Omegle session, Pokimane stumbled upon a shy fan who was hesitant to show his face. Although the entire video was heartwarming, this particular moment resonated with viewers.
Initially, the fan only revealed his forehead to Pokimane, explaining that he felt uncomfortable showing his face. "I get embarrassed. …I’m not very good-looking," the person told Pokimane.
The Twitch star was surprised by his admission and reassured him that there was nothing wrong with his appearance. She encouraged him to show his face, telling him that he seemed 'normal'. With Pokimane's kind words, the fan gained the confidence to finally reveal his face, a touching moment that left a positive impact on viewers.
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Despite facing cyberbullying and mockery from trolls for appearing without makeup or filters during a stream, Pokimane has always been vocal about her views on appearance and self-esteem. She has not let the negativity bring her down and has been a vocal advocate for herself and women in general.
On April 25, Pokimane shared her experiences with appearance and self-esteem in a video uploaded on TikTok. Despite being bullied and criticized for her appearance in the past, Pokimane has remained resilient and supportive of other women.
In the video, Pokimane expressed her frustrations with the idea that a person's appearance is tied to their worth, particularly as a woman. She explained that her appearance is a major part of her content creation process than before and acknowledged the impact of subliminal messaging. Despite this, Pokimane is committed to standing up for herself and empowering others.