Twitch streamer banned after seemingly putting forks in toasters
X: imbogglesA Twitch streamer has been banned after seemingly putting forks in toasters for a bit — though the legitimacy of the content was soon called into question.
One lesson most people are likely to remember is having their parents warn against putting metal utensils in the toaster. After all, the risk of electrocution isn’t worth getting out a stuck piece of toast.
However, Twitch streamer ‘imboggles‘ seemingly isn’t one to follow the rules. Last year he was banned from an Aussie gaming event and now he’s been banned from Twitch. This time for posting numerous skits in which he appears to plunge metal forks into toasters.
With some sneaky staging and editing, Boggles appears to get blown backward in a spray of sparks. And although none of it is real, it was enough for Twitch to step in.
After upping the ante by introducing a second toaster to his stream and flying backward once again following his “electrocution”, Boggles’ reign came to an end.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Boggles shared that his antics had resulted in Twitch banning his account; “Please [Twitch and TwitchSupport], it was an honest mistake. I don’t know what to do right now.”
Boggles included in his post a letter from Twitch in which the platform wrote, “We’ve reviewed your content and we’re concerned about you.” The letter went on to remind Boggles that “suicidal or self-harm behaviors” were not permitted on the platform, subsequently resulting in his 30-day suspension.
“If you’re currently struggling or feeling unsafe, please reach out for help, talk to someone you trust, contact your doctor, or go to the hospital,” the letter advised Boggles.
Boggles has since announced he will be moving his content to Twitch’s rival platform Kick while waiting for his account to be unbanned. Though some viewers are hoping Boggles at least learned his lesson when it comes to sticking metal in toasters; “Deserved. That’s the kind of sh** kids might reproduce at home because someone they might look up to should know better but does it anyway. That’ll give you time to think.”
