Twitch streamer KeatDawg introduces a masochistic punishment tank
A Twitch streamer has combined masochism, the thirst, and a love of jumping into water to create a truly unique punishment tank that’s sure to delight Twitch chat and captivate the hearts of those who don’t play such games. That’s right, I said it – I don’t play such games, but I find myself captivated by this Twitch streamer’s repeated tumbles into a tank of water.
KeatDawg, a Twitch streamer who primarily plays the platforming game Only Up!, announces the return of the “Dunk Tank” on Twitter, and I can’t say I’m mad. Equipped with a water-proof mouse and a collapsing chair, KeatDawg streams his gaming sessions, particularly in the game. Whenever KeatDawg misses a jump in the game, he plunges into the tank of water, adding an element of punishment to his streams.
During one such stream, however, a key part of his setup fails. KeatDawg’s headset, which, it should be noted, is not waterproof, falls into the tank when the wire holding it snaps. Undeterred, KeatDawg quickly finds a solution. Finding a wire, he reroutes the sound through his TV, allowing him to continue his stream as though nothing had happened.
“This is why I don’t have a proper headset,” he says, laughing. “I’m gonna get a proper headset though, I’m gonna get one.”
The idea for his masochistic machine originated from a game he played called Jump King, where he would dunk himself for every fall. “I was playing Jump King and I was like ‘hey I should do this,’” he says, “and then I did it.”
Despite allegations of asset theft, the game Only Up! gained significant popularity on Twitch, attracting over 150,000 viewers at one point. KeatDawg’s streams draw a significant audience, with around 20,000 viewers, surpassing Diablo 4 and nearly matching Fortnite’s viewership. I’m not here to judge, but that’s wild.
I’m not a fan of such games, but I am a fan of KeatDawg’s calm demeanor and interaction with his fans during these moments of punishment. Not only does he accept his fate, but he endears himself to his viewers with his repeated tumbles into the tank. It’s a uniquely zen way to handle taking falls in stride, and I’m here for it.
