"I turn away for 10 minutes and he has shaved his head" - Streaming community reacts as IShowSpeed outrageously shaves hair during livestream

On March 17, popular streamer Darren "IShowSpeed" made headlines within the streaming community after experimenting with a hair clipper during his stream. Unfortunately, this resulted in a hairline that was pushed back much further than intended, leading to many viewers commenting on how ridiculous he looked.

While the situation was certainly embarrassing for IShowSpeed, it also provided a moment of levity for fans who were able to find humor in the situation. Darren's cameraman and manager, Slipz, took to his Twitter account to state:

IShowSpeed botches haircut, compares the result to footballer Ronaldo's iconic hairdo

IShowSpeed has become well-known in the streaming community for his tendency to find himself in comical situations, often coupled with over-the-top reactions that make for entertaining viewing.

This latest incident with his hair is just one example of the antics that he is known for, and it's not the first time he's experimented with his appearance on stream either.

The streamer, who attempted to cut his own hair, decided to experiment with his hairline and ended up with a noticeable bald spot. Upon realizing the outcome of his haircut, the streamer was left visibly disappointed. However, managed to find some humor in the situation as he compared his latest haircut to that of the iconic Brazilian footballer Ronaldo.

Here's what the internet said

IShowSpeed's antics have certainly entertained his fans, and it's safe to say that his latest haircut mishap will be one to remember. Here are some reactions from fans.

Darren's barber (@ceodills) took to the replies to mention how his job got harder due to the streamer's antics:

One user comically compared his latest haircut to that of the Dragon Ball Z character Vegeta:

KSI, who is also a target of internet trolls due to his hairline, was mentioned by a user:

IShowSpeed's latest antics caught the attention of the world of professional football, as popular footballer Alphonso Davies was FaceTimed by the streamer later in the stream. Davies was taken aback by the state of IShowSpeed's new haircut and was seen holding back his laughter as he spoke to him.

About the author

Shreyan is an esports and gaming journalist at Sportskeeda, focusing on streamer content. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature, and journalism was the most logical next step for him. Although titles like FIFA 08 and GTA San Andreas acted as the catalyst for his love of video games, the exponential growth of the streaming community also propelled his interest in the genre. He also has a prior work experience of 2 years.

Shreyan considers factual and accurate content to be the most important as a creator and a reader. He ensures this by double checking every piece of information in his articles and sourcing it from streamers directly rather than depend on third parties. His works have caught the attention of the heavyweights, with the PR team of Sidemen (a YouTube group he’s been following since his teenage days) and Chess.com reaching out to him for sending exclusive press releases.

Shreyan would love to drop into the virtual world of FIFA/EA FC and explore it further but, he would recommend playing Red Dead Redemption 2 to gaming skeptics for its top-tier gameplay, story and characters. During his downtime, he enjoys balancing his interests in reading, watching films and sports, and of course, playing video games.

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