In the last ten years or so, Twitch and other streaming platforms have moved beyond the niche corners of the gaming community into the mainstream, attracting millions upon millions of views. Streamers have been catapulted into stardom, earning lucrative livings off of platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Celebrities have even got involved, and streaming has even become a talking point on well-known late-night TV shows. It's safe to say that streaming has changed the face of video games forever, and those that have contributed to its success have influenced how people play and consume games in a big way.
How various streamers embrace fame and present themselves differs greatly. Some use their own names and faces, some use pseudonyms, and others – like ex-Twitch streamer Dr Disrepsect – have crafted a persona to use in front of the camera. This is mostly for comedic effect but also allows Herschel «Guy» Beahm to embrace a pantomime-like character to properly put on a show and entertain his viewers while keeping his real life and real self separate. However, being in character twenty-four-seven while streaming is a tall order, and even Dr Disrespect lets the mask drop from time to time.
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When it comes to a well-developed, almost constantly maintained persona, Dr Disrespect is up there as one of the best. His commitment to the character is fairly staggering, not only donning the hat/sunglasses/mustache/mullet ensemble in his streams but also actual events and competitions. The pro-wrestling-inspired character has been a hit with his audience and helped Dr Disrespect garner millions of follows on Twitch through his satirical branding and behavior. But even with his commitment, there are times
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