On Twitch, the popular streamer DrDisrespect has been banned indefinitely. A seemingly big fan of his wants to fill this gap and imitates the Doctor in his absence by playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and reenacting the escapades of his idol.
What kind of impersonator is this? He calls himself DrDipsRespect and has been active on Twitch for a few days. On the streaming platform, he plays PUBG and talks a lot – just like his idol.
He looks like the slightly out-of-shape cousin of the Doctor and copies the hairstyle, mannerisms, and demeanor of the popular streamer. However, he lacks a bit of production quality and the explosive presence of his idol.
Moreover, he is missing the powerful mustache and the even more powerful mega macho ego.
What sets him apart? It is a self-deprecating performance that makes it clear that the impersonator knows and appreciates his idol.
Instead of being a “Champion,” like the Doctor, he presents himself as a “Participant”:
- DrDisrespect is known as the “The Two-Time Blockbuster Video Game Champion” from the years 93 and 94, the two-time winner of a video game competition.
- His impersonator is merely a two-time participant in a spelling competition and placed third and ninth.
Accordingly, his community is not the “Champion’s Club,” but the “Participant’s Club,” that is, the “Club of Participants.”
Even the outbursts of anger for which the Doctor is known, when someone catches him in PUBG, seem a bit forced coming from his fan and do not come from the gut. The impersonator says anyway that he does not want donations; people should rather go to the “real” one.
Why is DrDisrespect banned? DrDisrespect has streamed multiple times from public restrooms live at the E3 2019. This is likely related to his ban.
When exactly the ban expires is not known. If it was a two-week ban, he should return this week. If it was a month-long ban, then not until August.
