As a social media marketer with over 10 years of experience analyzing internet communities, I have developed a keen fascination with the cultural phenomenon of "copypastas" on the popular live streaming platform Twitch.
Copypastas, blocks of text that get copied and pasted repeatedly online, represent a vital form of creative expression and community engagement within Twitch‘s passionate user base of over 30 million daily active users.
In this post, we‘ll dive deep on 25+ iconic Twitch copypastas, exploring their origins, meanings, and what makes them so funny, cringey, or downright absurd. Understanding these strange blocks of text provides window into the psyche of Twitch and what connects the most dedicated streamers and chatters.
What Makes Twitch Such a Copypasta Paradise?
Before we get to the examples, it‘s worth looking at why Twitch is such the perfect breeding ground for weird and wacky copypastas compared to other social platforms.
Live Interaction – Unlike passive video sites, Twitch revolves around live engagement between streamers and viewers in chat. This facilitates rapid sharing and iteration of copypastas.
Anonymity – The anonymity of Twitch usernames allows creativity without restraint or embarrassment.
Community – Tight-knit communities around streamers foster inside jokes and shared culture.
Spam Tolerance – Unlike platforms like Twitter with limited text space, Twitch chats move extremely quickly, allowing copypastas to be spammed repeatedly.
Limited Moderation – Beyond banning slurs and hate speech, Twitch chat does not heavily moderate content, giving copypastas space to thrive.
This potent combination has allowed Twitch copypastas to flourish – often starting as an inside joke in a single channel before mutating and spreading site-wide. Next we‘ll explore 25+ examples that have left their mark on Twitch.
1. Kappa
No list would be complete without Kappa – the ultimate Twitch copypasta found in almost every chat. It comes from Kappa, a troll-faced Twitch emote used to indicate sarcasm or trolling intent.
Spamming strings of Kappa like this popular copypasta is core part of Twitch culture:
Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa Kappa KappaPosting Kappa demonstrates users are in on the troll and helps lighten the mood after controversial chat statements.
2. Hey Guys, Kripparrian Here
This infamous copypasta imitates the intro of popular Twitch streamer Kripparrian:
Hey guys, Kripparrian here. As you know, I was ranked first in the world for Diablo III and make lots of YouTube guides. Anyway, today we‘re going to be doing some arena wins in Hearthstone which requires a lot more skill than people think. Let‘s do this thing.
It pokes fun at Kripp‘s nerdy credentials and ego. He eventually banned the pasta from his channel, elevating it to legendary status.
3. Twitch Speak
This short pasta pokes fun at the unique culture of Twitch slang:
Let me translate that into Twitch speak – PogO, feelsweirdman, monkaS, PepeHands, gachiBASS, jebaited.
Posting it highlights the impenetrability of Twitch lingo to outsiders.
4. My Kids Watch This Stream
A common copypasta used when chat gets too risque:
Hey guys, my young kids actually watch this stream a lot. Could you please keep the chat PG for their sake? Appreciate it legends!
The polite tone but absurd premise highlights the prevalence of adult humor on Twitch.
5. Block of Cheese
One of the most random and bizarre Twitch copypastas:
I gently place my quivering hand on the lump of cheese. An overwhelming calm overtakes my entire body. All worldly concerns melt away. It‘s just me and this block of cheese – our spirits eternally entwined. Slowly, I lift the cheese to my nose and inhale its divine scent. I know true happiness.
Posting this during mundane parts of a stream pokes fun at over-the-top reactions to normal things.
6. Too Long Didn‘t Read
This copypasta makes fun of excessively long posts:
That was a massive wall of text and I‘m not reading all that nonsense. Can you summarize it in 10 words or less?
It‘s used both sincerely and ironically in response to big spam attacks or rants.
7. Batman Slapping Robin
Based on a vintage comic panel of Batman slapping Robin, this copypasta pairs the image with customized text:
[Batman slapping Robin image]
Batman slapping Robin template with "WHEN X DOES Y" text added
The absurd contrasts between the serious image and silly text creates unexpected humor.
8. Super Cool Guy with Thumbs Up
Similar to Batman slapping Robin, this copypasta features an image of a cool guy giving a thumbs up paired with text conveying the opposite:
[Super cool guy giving thumbs up image]
Super cool guy giving thumbs up with text saying "This is super cringe bro"
This mismatch between positive image and negative text heightens the cringe factor.
9. I‘m 12 Years Old and What is This?
A classic reaction copypasta conveying confusion:
I‘m 12 years old and what is this?
Works well for guileless newcomers overwhelmed by Twitch memes and spam. Also used satirically in incredulous reaction to weird stuff.
10. Ban Incident
This lengthy copypasta parodies unreasonable permanent bans:
I have been permanently banned from this chatroom for typing a copypasta that was deemed inappropriate by the chat moderators. However, I do not believe I did anything wrong. I merely copied and pasted humorous content that has been shared thousands of times across Twitch with no issues. This banning represents ridiculous overreach by the moderators who seem intent on flexing their authority. I formally request to be unbanned immediately or I will be forced to contact Twitch legal support for arbitration.
Often posted ironically by chatters pretending to be outraged over a fake ban.
11. You Have Been Visited By [x]
A popular copypasta template where [x] can be replaced with anything:
You have been visited by the rare Goldfish of Wisdom. Unlimited fortune will come to you but only if you post "bless you mr fish" in the next 5 seconds.
The absurd customization and demands for response drive interactivity.
12. I‘m Going to Say the N-Word
This edgy copypasta pushes boundaries:
I‘m going to say the n-word!
Posting this ironically mocks people who use racist language carelessly by implying it without actually stating it.
13. I‘m Calling the Police
A dramatically outraged copypasta used to feign offense:
That‘s absolutely disgusting and entirely unacceptable. I am calling the police immediately. You people should be ashamed of yourself. Absolutely horrific behavior going on here. This is a Chirstian server!!!
Works well in response to harmless jokes taken to irrational extremes.
14. Surprised Pikachu
Features a popular image of surprised Pikachu paired with "pretends to be shocked" text:
[Surprised Pikachu image]
Surprised Pikachu meme template with "Pretends to be shocked when X happens" text
The sarcastic contrast pokes fun at faux outrage and predictability.
15. Every Day We Stray Further From God‘s Light
Conveys dismay at humanity‘s moral collapse:
Every day we stray further from God‘s light.
Used sincerely or ironically to express disappointment in humanity after witnessing something cringey.
16. Shut Up and Take My Money!
From an excited Futurama meme, expressing enthusiasm to pay for something:
Shut up and take my money!
Works well when streamers promote merchandise or DLC.
17. This Post Right Here, Officer
A copypasta used satirically to call out questionable content:
This post right here, officer.
Mocks over-sensitivity to mildly edgy jokes by implying they are illegal.
18. I‘m Limited By the Technology of My Time
This clever copypasta excuses poor performance due to bad hardware:
I‘m limited by the technology of my time.
Used humorously when streamers struggle with lag, glitches, or low FPS.
19. Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V
A simple copypasta that refers to the copy/paste keyboard shortcuts:
Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V
Posting this shows Stream stated sentiment that sharing copypastas takes no originality or effort.
20. Rip Inbox
This short pasta conveys an overwhelmed inbox after messaging many people:
Rip inbox
Works well after heated arguments or controversial statements that will provoke many replies.
21. I Took an Arrow to the Knee
A reference to the infamous repeated line from Skyrim guards:
I used to be an adventurer like you, but then I took an arrow to the knee.
Posting it pokes fun at repeating the same story or excuse over and over.
22. Hold My Beer
An American Southern copypasta conveying someone is about to try something crazy:
Hold my beer!
Used when streamers are about to attempt something absurd and probably fail hilariously.
23. This Punch Will Send You Back to Last Week
Describes a powerful punch in hyperbolic terms:
This punch will send you back to last week.
Works well when epic fights or finishing moves happen in games.
24. Came Here to Say This
A copypasta expressing you just said the same thing:
Came here to say this.
Used when multiple people have the same reaction to something and post it independently.
25. F to Pay Respects
Originated from a game prompt to "press F" showing respects at a funeral. Now used sincerely and jokingly:
F
Spammed in chat to mourn losses and failures.
Conclusion: The Heart of Twitch Sits Within Its Copypastas
As we can see from these examples, Twitch copypastas reveal the humor, frustration, confusion, and passions of the community. They connect us to other viewers through shared cultural touchstones spanning the absurd to the profane.
While some dismiss copypastas as annoying spam, they are better understood as ritual communal expressions that tap into the spirit of Twitch. Learning them provides a portal into the Twitch psyche – something brands need to harness to meaningfully engage this audience.
Next time you encounter a Twitch copypasta, appreciate it as a distillation of the hopes, fears, dreams and memes of the vibrant Twitch Nation.
