Matan Even just dropped a comedy sketch that cuts straight to the heart of streamer pet culture. The bit features Even sitting at a desk with a “dog” co-host—actually a person in a dog costume—for what looks like a mock talk show setup.
The sketch wastes no time getting to the point. Even delivers a deadpan line about needing a dog “to look human,” directly mocking how creators use pets to soften their public image. Then he takes it further, pulling out a remote control and joking about shocking the costumed dog performer.
It’s a clear shot at Hasan Piker with a dog named Kaya. The Twitch political commentator has faced ongoing criticism over clips showing how he handles his dog Kaya, including alleged use of training tools like remote collars. Piker has disputed these interpretations, but the controversy hasn’t died down. Even’s sketch recreates that exact dynamic as satire.
No actual animals appear in the video. The entire joke relies on using a human performer—identified as @mikemikeworldd on TikTok—to highlight how pets have become props in influencer culture. The absurdity of a person in a dog suit drives home the point about manufactured relatability.
Even is known for confrontational comedy. He went viral in 2022 for crashing The Game Awards stage dressed as “Bill Clinton.” His work draws from the uncomfortable, meta-comedy tradition of shows like The Eric Andre Show and Nathan Fielder’s projects.
The sketch exists in multiple versions. The performer posted an alternate cut to Instagram, with slightly different delivery on key punchlines. Both versions lean into awkward pauses and deadpan humor to make viewers squirm.
Even’s timing isn’t accidental. Pet ownership has become a calculated move for many online creators, with dogs and cats regularly featured to boost engagement and humanize brands. The sketch strips away that veneer by literalizing the “pet as prop” concept—replacing a real animal with an obvious stand-in.
