Dr Disrespect has sparked another round of speculation after updating his social media again with a cryptic image.
Disgraced content creator Dr Disrespect is continuing to appear on social media. Weeks after having been outed for messaging a minor back in 2017, a scandal that led to his then-mysterious permanent ban on Twitch, he’s continuing a narrative with new teasers online.
Dr Disrespect first updated his X (previously Twitter) banner on July 24. The image then showed a fishing bobber with his logo on the side. Many began to speculate on its meaning, with some convinced it was nothing more than a message to show he was on his extended vacation, while others suggested it could be a reflection of his “isolation” at this moment in time.
Now, through another banner change a fortnight later, the focus of the image has moved slightly. Panning down in the graphic, we can now see a torn-up note just under the surface. Zooming in, we can see the note features Doc’s June 25 tweet, his controversial statement on the Twitch ban where he admitted wrongdoing.
Dr Disrespect changed his header again, this time with a piece of paper visible, containing text referencing his Twitch ban pic.twitter.com/RmrubFEwMR
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Once again spurring a wave of discussion, the update has thousands discussing what it could all mean. For some, it’s a way of conveying “the Twitch ban post was bait,” for others, they’re taking it to mean “there was no actual minor. He was catfished.”
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Obviously, this is all speculation for the time being. Exactly what the post means or what it could be alluding to is anyone’s guess. Though Dr Disrespect confirmed amid the scandalous revelation that he would eventually return. “They want me to disappear… “yeah f***ing right.”
Thus, it’s safe to expect plenty more cryptic teasers in the weeks to come as the divisive figure gears up for a comeback of sorts.
Dr Disrespect admitted to conversing with a minor back in 2017 though claimed there was no illegal activity. “These were casual, mutual conversations that sometimes leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate, but nothing more,” he said.
In the wake of the scandal, companies cut ties with the influencer, including a video game development studio he helped found. YouTube also demonetized his channel on the platform, leaving fewer options on the table for a return.