Dr DisRespect takes a dig at people with anime profile pictures, links them with depression

YouTube star Dr DisRespect recently took to Twitter to give his opinion on people who use anime profile pictures, calling them "depressed." His tweet sparked a big conversation surrounding mental health on the internet. He wrote on January 17, 2023:

"There’s too many depressed people with anime pictures that live and breathe on the internet."

It is no surprise that the tweet has caught the attention of a lot of people, as Dr DisRespect is one of the biggest and most recognizable content creators in gaming. Many fellow streamers and fans have taken to social media to react to the post.

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Dr DisRespect's tweet about anime and depression ruffles feathers on Twitter

What sets Dr DisRespect, also known as The Doc, apart from most of his peers is his commitment to his character. His iconic red vest, mullet wig, and mustache have become a brand. The content creator even made it a point to never take off his sunglasses while gaming indoors. He has only taken them off a couple of times during emergency situations.

As his name implies, The Doc is known to be a foul-mouthed streamer. Despite mellowing down in recent years, he frequently makes headlines for his outspoken attitude both on and off camera.

His tweet, which has since gone viral, may be interpreted in a couple of ways. Firstly, the YouTuber is just taking a swipe at people with anime pictures on their online profiles. Some fans even found his tweet to be relatable:

Secondly, he may be asking people to log off the internet and expand their hobbies to things outside the digital world:

Some fans had deeper discussions about depression:

Regardless, the tweet got a lot of interactions both from the gaming community and beyond, as people started debating what The Doc meant by the tweet.

A couple of esports personalities also weighed in on the issue. IRL streamer CDawgVA called the post "based," while Jake Lucky said he was just online for the replies:

Here are some more reactions from the public:

Some people with anime profile pictures also replied to the tweet:

A few fans even tried to troll the streamer in response:

This is not the first time Dr DisRespect has gotten into trouble. His bombastic personality and his hot takes have landed him in a lot of controversies in the past. Readers can check out this article for a comprehensive rundown of some of his biggest scandals.