Twitch streamer Daphne “39daph” is facing strong backlash after a shocking clip from her livestream went viral, where she openly described how she harmed her pet betta fish as a child. The old memory resurfaced during a casual stream, but many viewers were disturbed by how she explained it. Fans on Reddit and Twitch quickly reacted, saying the way she talked about the story sounded too casual and emotionless. The clip has already spread across r/LivestreamFail and is now one of the most talked-about topics in the streaming community.
Daphne “39daph” explains how she hurt her childhood betta fish
During her stream with OTK-associated creator Wake Wilder, Daphne said her cousin had gifted her a betta fish when she was around ten years old. She admitted that after a few months, she “got bored” and started playing with the fish in harmful ways. She said she would push the fish against the side of the container using a straw and even ripped its fins out slowly.
Daphne “39daph continued describing it in detail and said she kept the fish alive even after hurting it. She later said she fully removed its fins and then flushed it down the toilet.
She told Wake Wilder that something was wrong in her childhood and that nobody ever told her not to do it. She also described the feeling as “hypnotizing” and admitted she found it enjoyable even though she knew it was wrong.
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Popular Twitch streamer Felix “xQc” reacted live to the clip and was seen shocked while watching the moment Daphne described the incident. He said, “Guys, what the f**k am I watching?” and added that her tone made the story feel worse because she did not sound sad or guilty while repeating it. xQc said he does not want her to be canceled but agreed that the tone felt uncomfortable.This controversy is also making people remember a recent similar case involving Twitch streamer HasanAbi in October 2025. He went viral after viewers claimed he used a shock collar on his dog Kaya, which started the online “CollarGate” debate. With multiple streamer pet treatment incidents going viral, fans are asking if Twitch needs stronger rules about how creators talk about or treat animals on stream.Also Read: Influencer Ben Bader’s final moments revealed after TikTok star found unresponsive inside Florida homeThe full discussion around Daphne “39daph’s fish story continues to grow, with many viewers debating whether it was simply a childhood mistake or something far more serious. The clip continues to spread fast across Reddit, Twitch, and X.
