By Sagar V. Mankar Twitch streamer KanelJoseph recently caused a stir by trying to set up his streaming equipment and go live at an Office Depot store.
While the antics entertained his fans, it created some tense moments with employees who threatened to call security.
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What Happened During KanelJoseph’s Office Depot Stream?
KanelJoseph is known for his viral pranks and challenges on YouTube and Twitch.
He often livestreams himself in public pulling crazy stunts for content.
For his latest stunt, KanelJoseph packed up his PC, monitors, webcam, and other streaming equipment, set up on a desk in the store, and went live to his audience.
Initially, Kanel interacted with viewers while pretending to be a part-time Office Depot employee multitasking his streaming side hustle.
But soon an actual employee arrived and quickly put an end to the fun. She scolded Kanel and threatened to call security if he didn’t leave immediately.
The tense confrontation was cut short when Kanel’s stream went offline. It seemed his stunt had come to an unceremonious end.
But shortly after, Kanel was back live and told fans he’d been allowed to stay and continue streaming.
after getting banned from Home Depot for streaming, this Office Depot supported this guys dream of becoming a streamer 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/0YtkI54E91
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) February 29, 2024
The Bizarre World of IRL Streaming
Kanel’s stunt is just the latest attention-grabbing move from the “in real life” (IRL) section on Twitch.
IRL streamers bring their viewers along for daily activities, travels, and hijinks.
It allows fans an intimate, unscripted look into a creator’s world. But sometimes, things can go too far.
Fellow streamer ExtraEmily made headlines when she got into a car accident on a live stream.
Others have been detained or arrested while filming in public.
The loose, unpredictable nature of IRL streaming encourages streamers to take risks and push boundaries for more views and followers.
The Controversy Around Public Prank Streaming
Kanel’s Office Depot stunt stirred up controversy within the streaming community.
Critics argued he was creating unnecessary hassle for employees just trying to do their jobs.
It also fuels the perception that live streamers are disruptive and entitled in their never-ending quest for viral fame.
However, Kanel and his supporters say it was all just harmless fun.
The streamer later tweeted that the Office Depot staff was “chill” about the whole thing.