Hasan Piker
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Hasan Doğan Piker (born July 25, 1991) is an American political commentator, streamer, and YouTuber. He is best known for his political commentary on the progressive news network The Young Turks and for his Twitch streaming channel, where he discusses pop politics, news headlines, and popular culture. Piker has gained a large following for his outspoken views on progressive politics and social issues.
Early life and education
Hasan Piker was born on July 25, 1991, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to wealthy Turkish parents. He spent his early years in Turkey before moving back to the United States for college. Piker attended Rutgers University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and communication.
Career
The Young Turks
Piker began his career as an intern at The Young Turks in 2014. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a producer and on-air contributor. Piker gained prominence for his "Bro Tips" show, a dating advice show.
Twitch streaming
In 2018, Piker started streaming on Twitch, where he discusses pop politics, news headlines, and popular culture. His Twitch channel, "hasanabi," has amassed a large following, making him one of the most popular political streamers on the platform. Piker's streams often feature discussions with journalists and content creators.
On stream appearances with Destiny WIP
Destiny reacts to a Politicon panel featuring Hasan and Charlie Kirk. Hasan and Destiny discuss the following day
Destiny's reaction to the Politicon Panel WIP
On October 20, 2018 Destiny reacted to a Politicon panel featuring featuring Hasan and Charlie Kirk.[1] The primary focus of the panel was: "Whether young people should be progressives, conservatives, or perhaps something else". Destiny was impressed by certain aspects of Hasan's debate performance. He appreciated Hasan's ability to effectively challenge and critique various points, particularly in the context of discussing systemic issues and the limitations of free-market solutions. He also recognized Hasan's skill in addressing complex topics such as healthcare, education, and wealth distribution, and acknowledged the impact and relevance of his arguments in the debate. He did however offer several critiques:
Discussion with Hasan WIP
On October 21, 2018 Destiny and Hasan had a discussion. [2]
Controversies
Throughout his career, Piker has been involved in several controversies, often stemming from his outspoken political views. In 2019, he faced backlash for comments made during a Twitch stream about the September 11 attacks and brave Mujahideen fighters fucking the eye hole of U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw. Piker later apologized for the remarks, stating that they were "inappropriate and offensive."
During the run of Hasan's show "Bro Tips", hosted on The Young Turks, he made a number of controversial comments in which he accused Lady Gaga of having a penis, and gave viewers instructions on how to isolate women from their friends, then coerce them into sexual intercourse. [citation needed ]
Controversial quotes
- Is a man not entitled to the sweat of his brow?
- “I paved it on my own”
- "I live on a basic necessity budget"
- "Twitch leak"
"It's time to get out of here and it's time to separate her from her herd, meaning her crowd of girlfriends who are going to do their best to cockblock you because they're fat and ulgy." - Hasan 'The Brofessor' Piker [citation needed ]
"Brotip: If you stand in front of the door, she can't leave." - Hasan 'The Brofessor' Piker [citation needed ]
"Remember, old enough to count, old enough to mount." - Hasan 'The Brofessor' Piker [citation needed ]
External Links
References
- ↑ POLITICON - DESTINY REACTS. (October 22, 2018). www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uenf3uYDKBE
- ↑ Politicon 2018 - Post-debate Debate with Hasan Piker. (October 24, 2018). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jRhGapcaK4