Pokimane’s “hate the rich” drama is the latest example of Champagne socialism meeting luxury IRL. Twitch’s queen of memes and pricey snacks set the internet ablaze with her “hate the rich” rant-just a day after showing off her own lavish lifestyle on social media. The whole Pokimane hate the rich drama feels like watching someone call for a revolution from the comfort of a Parisian penthouse.
“Hate the Rich”? Wait, Which Rich Again?
During an IRL stream in Paris (because where else would you critique wealth inequality?), Pokimane declared, “We hate the rich,” but quickly clarified she meant the “ultra-giga-rich”-as in billionaires like Jeff Bezos, not herself. She even tossed in, “No, I’m rich in friendship,” which landed somewhere between Disney princess and sitcom sidekick, especially considering her bank account is reportedly laughing all the way to the luxury boutique.
Bragging Rights: Streamer Edition
The timing couldn’t have been more meme-worthy. Just a day before her anti-billionaire manifesto, Pokimane was showing off her Paris shopping haul on X/Twitter, reminding everyone that her definition of “struggling” is choosing between designer handbags. There’s nothing wrong with being rich-plenty of wealthy folks create jobs and opportunities-but when you’re this out of touch, it’s hard not to cringe.
The Great $28 Cookie Caper
Let’s not forget Pokimane’s infamous cookie scandal. She launched Myna Snacks, charging $28 for four “healthy” mini cookie bags-about $7 per bag, when the original manufacturer sells a bigger batch for $10. When fans questioned the price, Pokimane clapped back with, “If you’re a broke boy, just say so,” proving that class sensitivity isn’t her strongest ingredient12. Most fans weren’t haters, just regular people wondering why they’d need a small loan for a snack.
Why This All Feels Like a Bad Plot Twist
Hypocrisy Level: Expert – Roasting billionaires while living your best influencer life and dunking on fans for not affording your snacks? Chef’s kiss.
Self-Awareness? What’s That? – It’s like her GPS is stuck on “recalculating”-she’s not getting where her audience is coming from.
Class Insensitivity: 100% – Calling fans “broke boys” is less “relatable streamer” and more “sitcom villain with a trust fund.”
Streamer and Creator Reactions: The Roast Heard Around the World
Pokimane’s comments didn’t just rile up fans; fellow creators and streamers couldn’t resist joining the party. Sneako even came out of hiding to comment on the matter.
Sneako (Rumble/Parti):
“Shut the fk up. ‘No, I’m just like you, poor people.’ On a yacht, drifting through Paris, making millions of dollars. Shut the fk up. If you are gonna eat the rich, you’re gonna eat yourself…it’s like they are so rich that they lost perspective of how much money they have.”xQc (Twitch/Kick):
“Jesus, that’s f**king tough as sh*t. I don’t really get it. So if you’re rich and somehow you get richer, you’re automatically bad? I think this is some kind of brain rot, no disrespect… So, if you make a company and it makes a hundred million dollars, you’re chillin’, but something takes off and now you are a billionaire. Now you are a bad person?”HasanAbi (Twitch):
Hasan was one of the few to defend Pokimane, arguing that streamers still remember what it’s like to be “normal” and that it’s good for wealthy people to acknowledge wealth disparity. He joked, “It’s actually Pokimane that’s responsible for the disparity of wealth in this country.” HasanAbi’s defense of Pokimane during the “hate the rich” scandal comes off as pretty disconnected, especially when you consider his family background. His father is reportedly worth billions, and his uncle even gave him his first job in media. For someone who’s grown up with that level of privilege, calling Pokimane relatable in her criticism of the ultra-rich just seems out of touch.Zherka (Kick):
“Leave Poki alone.” (delivered with the same energy as a viral meme)
The Internet at Large:
Reddit and YouTube commentators had a field day, with gems like:
“I point a camera at myself for tens of millions of dollars, but boyyyy do I hate the rich!” – lucid_dreaming_quest
“She acting like she would be on the right side of whatever revolution she asking for.” – impendinggreatness
Some fans did defend Pokimane, arguing there’s a world of difference between a millionaire and a billionaire, and that criticizing oligarchs isn’t hypocritical if you didn’t exploit workers to get rich.
Final Thoughts: When the Cookie Crumbles
Pokimane’s attempt to bond with viewers by roasting the ultra-rich backfired harder than her overpriced cookies, leaving a trail of eye rolls and memes. Watching someone call for revolution while sipping lattes in Paris is peak internet irony-like a “Communist with a Gucci bag” remix. If you’re going to throw shade at the rich, maybe don’t do it from a yacht.