Top 7 Twitch Pranks
Whats up Guys, Mr top 7's here coming to you with an all new episode!
Before we start things off, our previous twitch video gained over 3,000 likes, help us break
over 2,000 likes on this video and will cover even more twitch pranks, with that said lets
get into it!
We've talked about Twitch before - how this once minuscule streaming site has went on
to become one of the most successful streaming sites to exist.
Where there's freedom - there's usually mischief to be had, meaning pranks on Twitch are absolutely
no exception.
From innocent scares to some hardcore methods of mischeif, today - let's take a look at
seven of the craziest twitch pranks!
Number seven - the crash and burn.
If you're not familiar with the file named "System32", it's been an integral part of
the Windows operating system since the year 2000.
It acts as a system directory that is absolutely essential to the running of the OS - so much
so, that when it isn't there - there's no Windows to run.
Even though it's been quite a thing for a while (it's been said that the deviously-minded
4chan users originated the prank) - innocent and inexperienced users are STILL being duped
into deleting the file under the ruse that it's a virus, causing their computer to crash.
Minecraft User TusTheGamer was victim to this exact thing - and hey, you
can only feel SO bad for the kid - Google IS a thing, you know.
Number six - the salt of the Earth.
Quite similar to our number seven spot - this Twitch prank has a lot in common with a gullible
System32-deleting user - but things go from "dumb" to "dumber" REALLY quickly.
User MaddNinja was enjoying some CS:GO when users began convincing him to remedy his computer
by deleting the aforementioned imperative file.
To make things worse, he's convinced to pour
salt water on to his motherboard to prevent "overheating" issues.
First - we don't have to explain to you why pouring
liquid on to a computer is a bad idea - but to make things exponentially worse, salt water
conducts electricity better than plain old H2O, ensuring a thorough and complete short
circuiting.
Number five - hook, line and sinker.
Let's get something out in the open - you never, we repeat - NEVER - want to expose
your personal details (including address or telephone number) to a live online audience.
We'll get to some of the worse examples of why in a moment - but for now, let's show
you something pretty bad while still being pretty damn funny.
UK streamer Grossie_Gore's details were linked to his live Twitch audience - and users catch
the moment an escort named "Holly" enters the man's room -
causing him to go through a wide array of emotions once he realizes what has actually
happened.
After a bit of verbal freakouts, the escort's pimp
even approaches the man - all caught on live stream.
Number four - the bad idea hotline.
Much like live television and radio, call-in features are a great way to engage your audience
in real-time, giving users and viewers extra incentive to stay tuned in.
User AnM60ForJesus, a GTA V enthusiast, was doing just that - encouraging his viewers
to call in and suggest mods or changes to Grand Theft Auto's map and
game-play.
However, unlike TV and radio - there aren't any call screeners there to filter out the
pranksters, as seen by the nonstop onslaught of users calling in and suggesting 9/11-themed
additions to the popular game.
As he grows more and more increasingly frustrated, it becomes harder and harder to feel bad for
the guy.
Dude - just turn off the phones, you know?
Number three - here today, gone ...today.
We've discussed Twitch donations before - after this video, go check out some of the insane
monetary gifts that we've previously covered.
Basically, how it works is broadcasters are able to set up a donation button that allows
their audience to freely donate however much they'd like to.
The one caveat?
There's a tricks that nefarious users will exploit that allows them to see the user's
disbelieving and celebratory reactions without actually donating any money- meaning they
never have to ACTUALLY pay them at all.
User pseudo.poise received a $5,000 donation while streaming, sending her into
a frenzy.
However the next day the user simply filed a charge-back, never having to pay a cent.
Although there's worse things to do to a person - we have to admit, it's GOT to sting seeing
that money come and go so quickly.
Number two - the out-of-this-world virus.
Ah, here comes that System32 thing again.
Although this is similar to the earlier pranks, this manually installed virus (named the "Ayy
LMAO" virus) does all of that and THEN some.
Helper_Shaz, the victim of this unfortunate scam, received messages and voice support
from someone claiming to be from Twitch support - a common tactic used to pull a varying level
of malicious pranks on unsuspecting broadcasters.
After sending him the file, he's instructed to open and run the attachment - causing this
alien-displaying computer nuke to completely obliterate his entire machine live.
Number one - the swatter.
We're not talking about a fly swatter here - we're talking about basically the worst
you can do to someone via Twitch, which is called "swatting" - a practice in which a
user's personal information is obtained and then used to place a fake emergency call,
resulting in a visit from the cops - or even worse, the SWAT team.
A user named "Obnoxious" (or more accurately, Brandon Wilson) made quite the name for himself
by harassing many people all across
the continental US.
After he successfully sic'd the Chicago SWAT team on a young girl in Illinois, he was eventually
arrested in Las Vegas and tried as an adult for his internet crimes.
Although he's hardly the first (or last) to do it - he's a great example of a specific
brand of asshole found exclusively on Twitch.
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