Hasan Piker found himself on the receiving end of a carefully planned troll during an IRL stream in Ireland. While walking through the streets with a local guide, a masked man approached the political commentator asking for a photo like any regular fan would.
The catch? He was holding a printed mem of Hasan dressed as Raiden from Mortal Kombat shocking Kaya. When they took the photo, he yelled, “Free Kaya!”
The stream shows Hasan smiling and posing cooperatively while his Irish companion talks about “the power of social media” immediately after he got trolled.
The Free Kaya meme stems from ongoing criticism of Hasan shocking his dog. Multiple clips have circulated showing Kaya wearing shock collars and prong collars on stream. One particularly controversial clip appears to show Hasan pulling his previous dog by her tail.
Hasan has defended his training methods in the past and has moderated chat discussions about the topic. Supporters argue that prong collars and e-collars are legitimate training tools when used correctly by experienced handlers. The debate has raged for months in various online communities.
The masked troll came prepared with a printed sign sized perfectly for a quick selfie. He kept his face hidden throughout the encounter, likely to avoid being identified by Hasan’s large audience. The execution was smooth enough that Hasan didn’t catch on until it was too late.
The situation shows how online controversies increasingly follow content creators into physical spaces. IRL streaming makes streamers trackable in real time, creating opportunities for both genuine fan interactions and calculated trolling.
