Boggles, an Australian YouTuber, went into DreamHack Melbourne and drenched unsuspecting gamers with deodorant. The incident has raised safety concerns and brought criticism from the gaming community. The outrage lead Dreamhack banning him and possibly other events following suit.
Gaming conventions are notorious for being hot and crowded, often leading to what the cosplay community refers to as “Convention Funk.” However, Boggles, the fledgling YouTuber, took it upon himself to address the issue in a controversial way. In his video, “Spraying Gamers at Gaming Convention,” Boggles is seen walking through the halls of DreamHack Melbourne, spraying multiple cans of deodorant into the air.
Despite complying with a DreamHack employee’s request to stop, Boggles faced significant backlash for his actions. Critics argue that the prank could have caused severe asthma attacks for those in attendance. Nick Bobir, founder of Australian esports organization The Chiefs, remarked that Boggles’ actions could lead to blacklisting from future events like PAX, DreamHack, and IEM.
Boggles’ video quickly went viral, garnering nearly 200,000 views on Twitter. In response, event organizer ESL issued a statement, indicating that action had been taken against the YouTuber. The statement reads, “Individuals who create at the expense of others, and who potentially risk the safety of others in the course of doing so, will most likely find themselves unwelcome at future events we hold.”
As a result of his deodorant prank, Boggles now faces the possibility of being banned from future ESL events in Australia. The incident serves as a reminder that content creators should be mindful of the potential consequences of their actions and prioritize the safety and well-being of others at public events.
Hours ago Boggles posted an apology saying, “As of May 7th, I’ve been banned from all future Dreamhack events. I’d like to apologize and say I should have used roll on deodorant.”