The internet took a collective gasp when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards. The shocking altercation broke the internet as thousands rewinded the infamous moment in disbelief. Significantly, the streaming community didn’t miss the chance to share their own reactions and memes regarding the incident. However, Pokimane was notably missing from this initial wave of opinions.

Well, plug in your headphones because the Queen of Twitch has finally broken her silence on the explosive incident. Not only did she offer a really empathetic take on the event, but also shut down a commenter whose response was at odds with her values.

The Will Smith-Chris Rock altercation draws a powerful response from Pokimane

Imane Anys, better known as Pokimane, is beloved for her charming personality and quirky nature. However, the Twitch star also offers wise and empathetic takes regarding sensitive issues. And that’s exactly what happened when she reacted to the infamous Oscar incident. The video starts with Imane witnessing the reverberating slap, visibly startling her. Her jaw drops to the floor as the sound fills the venue.

“That just sounds like a punch to me! That does not sound like a slap to me” she said.

Pokimane notes that Jada Pinkett Smith has alopecia and of which she suffers hair loss. To joke about that, in her opinion, is “kind of a s***** thing”. But what really drew a powerful reaction from her was when someone in chat commented, “Who cares she’s bald not dying”.

Pokimane promptly responded, “I don’t know what’s up sometimes with people on the internet, like, if something isn’t the worst s*** ever it’s not worth being upset about.”

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Additionally, she said, “I get it, these are celebrities, they’re people that are hard to empathize with. But I guess for me I’ve just seen people go through similar things so I kind of can. But again, just because it’s not the worst s*** ever doesn’t mean people can’t have feelings.”

Being a content creator on the internet ensures a steady stream of criticism from people who believe you have it easy. Or that their struggles aren’t valid. However, Pokimane’s views help shed a light on the desperate need for empathy in the community.

The Queen of Twitch brought a refreshing take to the table. Hopefully, the community can learn from it. Don’t forget to tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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