Hasan Piker, the outspoken political commentator and Twitch streamer known as HasanAbi, has once again found himself at the center of an internet maelstrom. On October 21, 2025, Hasan set social media ablaze with a tongue-in-cheek claim that he had been permanently banned from every major platform, from YouTube and Twitch to the likes of MySpace and AO3. In typical Piker fashion, he added a satirical twist, announcing that he would now be streaming exclusively on Pinterest Live to discuss the supposed mass deplatforming. The joke, however, quickly spun out of control, leaving fans and critics alike scrambling to separate fact from fiction.
According to reporting from indiatimes, the saga began during one of Hasan’s regular Twitch broadcasts. With a deadpan delivery designed to lampoon the internet’s appetite for drama, he declared, “I’ve been permabanned from the entire internet,” listing off a string of platforms both current and defunct. The absurdity of including MySpace and AO3, as well as the notion of a Pinterest Live stream, should have made the satire clear. Yet, within hours, clips of the moment had spread across Twitter (now X) and Reddit, with users genuinely questioning whether Hasan had been deplatformed everywhere. The rumor mill churned at full speed, and the hashtag #HasanBanned trended as confusion mounted.
“Hasan confirms he has been permabanned from Youtube, Twitch, Twitter, Tiktok, Reddit, Instagram, Myspace, Tumblr, and AO3. He will be live on Pinterest tomorrow to discuss the details,” read a viral tweet from @HasPause that only added fuel to the fire. As the story gained traction, many fans and casual observers took the claim at face value, flooding Hasan’s comments with concern and disbelief. Others, more attuned to his brand of humor, recognized the joke for what it was and watched the spectacle unfold with amusement.
The punchline, as it turned out, was on the internet itself. Hasan remains active on every major platform, including Twitch, where he continues to stream to his sizable audience. In a follow-up, he clarified that the ban story was “clearly intended as satire,” as reported by tribune. The entire episode was a pointed commentary on how quickly misinformation spreads online and how willing people are to believe the most sensational version of any story—especially when it involves a polarizing public figure.
This isn’t the first time Hasan has used humor or hyperbole to make a point about internet culture. He’s been no stranger to controversy, having faced multiple short-term suspensions in the past for heated remarks during his streams. These incidents have made him a lightning rod for critics who would like nothing more than to see him permanently removed from the platforms he calls home. In this light, his “Pinterest Live” gag was more than just a joke; it was a satirical jab at the cycle of outrage and rumor-mongering that seems to define much of online discourse.
But why did the joke gain so much traction this time? Part of the answer lies in recent events. Just weeks before the viral “ban” claim, Hasan found himself embroiled in another controversy, this one involving his dog, Kaya. During a livestream, a clip surfaced in which Kaya yelped after Hasan told her to stay still. Critics quickly accused him of using a shock collar, a claim Hasan vehemently denied. According to his explanation, the device in question was vibration-only, and Kaya’s yelp was the result of her claw getting caught, not any form of electric shock.
Animal rights organization PETA weighed in on the matter, criticizing the use of shock collars in general but stopping short of directly accusing Hasan of wrongdoing. Their statement, as cited by indiatimes, reignited public debate and likely contributed to the believability of the mass ban joke among those less familiar with the specifics. “There are now 7 videos of Hasan electrocuting his dog leaked in the past 24 hours,” tweeted one critic, further muddying the waters and amplifying the controversy.
Adding to the recent scrutiny, Hasan has also faced backlash for past comments on sensitive topics, including the 9/11 attacks, as noted by tribune. These incidents have kept him in the spotlight and made him a frequent target for both online criticism and rumors. Against this backdrop, it’s perhaps no surprise that a satirical claim about being banned from every corner of the internet would be so readily believed.
For his part, Hasan seems unfazed by the latest round of internet drama. He continues to stream regularly, engaging with his fans and occasionally poking fun at the very rumors that swirl around him. In the aftermath of the “Pinterest Live” gag, he took to his channels to mock the internet’s credulity, highlighting just how easy it is for misinformation to go viral. “The exaggerated claim about being banned from everywhere was Hasan’s way of mocking how quickly misinformation spreads and how easily people assume the worst about public figures online,” indiatimes reported.
The incident also serves as a case study in the power—and peril—of social media. In a matter of hours, a single joke was amplified, misunderstood, and transformed into a full-blown rumor with real-world consequences. For fans, it was a reminder to take everything they read online with a grain of salt. For critics, it was another opportunity to question the boundaries of satire and the responsibilities that come with a massive platform.
Ultimately, Hasan Piker’s “ban” was nothing more than a clever ruse, one that revealed as much about internet culture as it did about the streamer himself. He remains, for now, very much online—streaming, joking, and, as ever, stirring the pot. The viral saga of the Pinterest Live stream is proof that in the digital age, even the most obvious jokes can become tomorrow’s headlines, and that the line between satire and reality is easier to blur than ever before.
In the end, Hasan’s joke landed exactly as intended: it held up a mirror to the internet’s penchant for instant outrage and rumor, and it left everyone—fans and critics alike—wondering just how much of what they read online can truly be believed.
