‘Perfect example of what a snipe should be’: The Dr Pepper guy is stream sniping IRL—and the internet can’t get enough

Stalking, but with a side of Dr Pepper?

A number of streamers in Japan have recently had run-ins with a mysterious stream sniper known only as the Dr Pepper Guy. As Dexerto first reported, after tracking down streamers in random locations, the unknown figure silently cracks open a can of cold Dr Pepper, hands it over, and disappears without a word.

Stream sniping—where viewers deliberately join or disrupt a live stream—has become increasingly common as IRL live streaming grows in popularity on Twitch. While it sometimes raises safety concerns, resulting in unwelcome stalking and harassment, other times it’s a bizarre example of the internet at its weird and wonderful best.

In a clip posted two days ago by Twitch streamer Mizkif, the group is seen enjoying sushi in a private restaurant booth when the door slides open and a hand holding a Dr Pepper appears. Silently, the man places the can on the table and retreats without a word.

“I would love to know how he found us,” Mizkif says to the camera, confused. “We just drove 30 minutes in an Uber away from where we were, at a random omakase on the fourth floor of this building.”

That doesn’t stop Mizkif from cracking open the can and taking a swig.

While stream sniping is typically discouraged, fans seem more forgiving when refreshing beverages are involved. “You’re being stalked, but your stalker drops off a can of Dr Pepper, so it’s okay,” wrote one Redditor.

“Once again perfect example of what a snipe should be, respectful, short, and ambiguous,” another viewer commented.

Mizkif isn’t the only recent target. Streamers Vangard, T10Nat, and Tokyo Sims have all been “Dr Peppered” in the past couple weeks, with videos of their encounters following a similar format. Some viewers suspect the streamers may be in on the joke, given how easily Dr Pepper Guy seems to find their locations—even at private events.

Others wonder if it’s all just a clever marketing stunt. “I rarely fall for marketing, but man this guy actually got me wanting Dr Pepper,” a Redditor commented.

If Dr Pepper hasn’t already, they might want to get this guy on payroll.

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