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According to Urban Dictionary, crashing out refers to doing something out of order. It is often associated with the streamer community.
The streaming community has introduced a host of terminology that has become quite popular in the past couple of years. Among them, crash out or crashing out has been a common occurrence. For those wondering what it means, according to Urban Dictionary, it suggests a situation where the streamer or an individual acts out of order. One definition reads:
“Means to get really mad or upset; lose all your self-control.”
Another definition read:
“To willingly or unwittingly enter into a situation knowing the outcome will not be good.”
There are, of course, other reiterations of this slang. It could mean to sleep or take refuge—”crashing out at someone’s place.” However, in the streamer’s context, it has come to be associated with rage-worthy reactions or rants. This has become a common phenomenon within the W/L community. Many creators often showcase angry reactions to garner clicks or views.
Watch: YouTube Streamer IShowSpeed ‘Crashes Out’ On MrBeast Contestant
To better illustrate the concept of “crashing out” within the streaming context, this clip of YouTube streamer “IShowSpeed” losing his temper with a contestant in MrBeast’s video serves as a prime example. In this instance, the streamer is visibly upset and ultimately ends up shouting during a live broadcast. Watch it here:
“Who the f**k? Is that Messi disguised or some sh*t? Who the hell is this? Who is that? He is doing the ‘siuu.’ Nah! He’s not a civilian. Who is that?”
🚨| WATCH: Speed crashed out at the random contestant for doing the sewey celebration on Ronaldo 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/qaauoXX7V9
— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) December 3, 2024
“Crashing out” can also refer to behaving in a disruptive or out-of-control manner. For example, during Kai Cenat’s recent Mafiathon 2 event, he got frustrated with one of his 24K robots. In retaliation, the robot ended up destroying one of the streamer’s TVs.
Kai Cenat’s $24K Robot Maid Really crashed out & broke his TV after he said he “doesn’t need him anymore” 😭🤖 pic.twitter.com/Q8nBnvDrop
— Raphouse TV (RHTV) (@raphousetv7) November 15, 2024
Another example is comedian Druski’s reaction to a drummer during a stream with Kai Cenat. While Druski was sleeping, the drummer began playing his instruments, much to the comedian’s annoyance. Frustrated, Druski “crashed out” by throwing the equipment onto the floor.
“F**k this sh*t man! (‘Bro, that’s his stuff’, said Kai Cenat) F**k, I’m just sick of this sh*t, I can’t do it no more.”
Despite the exaggerated reactions, “crashing out” isn’t always a serious matter. While some streamers genuinely rage, others intentionally escalate the situation to create tension or attract views. In Druski’s case, after his outburst, he later hugged and apologized, showing that it was more about entertainment than genuine anger.
This, of course, isn’t the only streamer-related term to go viral in recent years. “Brain rot” was named Oxford Word of the Year 2024. It essentially refers to online content or statements that negatively impact a person’s mental or intellectual state.
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