Twitch streamer SukiMellow has faced backlash online after a video from one of her recent IRL livestreams showed her pranking an elderly woman with an Apple Pay notification sound. The woman, who was sitting on a mobility scooter inside a store, appeared frightened by the sudden sound. She repeatedly called for the police and asked the streamer to give her the phone. Another elderly woman soon came over and started recording the situation. SukiMellow and her cameraman then walked away while laughing, as the clip quickly spread across social media.
SukiMellow’s Apple Pay prank leaves elderly woman calling for police
The incident began when SukiMellow walked toward an elderly woman who was sitting on a mobility scooter inside a store. She then played an Apple Pay notification sound near her as part of the prank.The woman appeared confused and scared by what was happening. She repeatedly shouted for the police and asked for help. At one point, she also told SukiMellow, “Give me your phone.” The situation became more noticeable when another elderly woman walked over. She appeared to be concerned about what was happening and began recording the incident on her own phone.SukiMellow and the person filming her livestream were then seen laughing as they moved away from the women.The video was later shared on X by user @yoxic, where it quickly gained attention. Many people who saw the clip criticized SukiMellow for choosing elderly people as the target of her prank.The incident has raised questions about how far IRL streamers should go when making content in public. While prank videos can be meant as jokes, they can also frighten people who do not know that they are being filmed or part of a joke.
SukiMellow faces backlash after prank video spreads online
The clip quickly reached a wider audience on social media, with viewers expressing anger over the way the elderly woman was treated.The main concern was that the prank appeared to genuinely scare her. Instead of finding the situation funny, she seemed to believe that something was wrong and called for the police.IRL streamers often film themselves in public places while interacting with people around them. However, situations can become uncomfortable when someone who is not part of the livestream becomes frightened or upset.SukiMellow has not been shown in the provided clip giving an explanation or apology for the incident.The viral video has now put the streamer under fresh attention, with many viewers questioning whether pranks involving elderly people are appropriate for online entertainment.SukiMellow’s Apple Pay prank may have been intended as a joke, but the elderly woman appeared genuinely frightened and called for the police. After the video spread online, the streamer faced strong criticism from viewers. The incident shows how a prank that seems funny to the person filming it can feel very different to the person on the other side.
