After his stream on Monday, July 4, Darren Watkins Jr (also known as IShowSpeed or Speed) quickly gained popularity on social media with his firework video viral
The native of Cincinnati, Ohio, lit a Pikachu firecracker in his room to commemorate the Fourth of July.
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Speed meat👀👀 #ishowspeed pic.twitter.com/Edh6RiYBJm
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The contentious YouTuber appeared to have misjudged the fireworks and possibly thought it was just a light sprinkler. Speed lighted the Pikachu-shaped firework next to a box of other fireworks over his bed, which only made the situation more hazardous.
Fortunately, the Pikachu fireworks did not trigger the fire to spread to the others. The entire incident was broadcast on YouTube, and many discussion participants urged this 17-year-old to let off the fireworks outside.
A fireman in his room, who was called due to the safety concern in his bedroom, was where the stream came to a halt.
IshowSpeed sets off fireworks in his bedroom, just barely avoiding starting a fire.
After a few seconds of the first subdued sparkles, the fireworks, however, erupted into flaming ones. Speed was heard yelling in fear as the Pikachu firework sent out sparks at an incredible rate.
Mr Ishowspeed pic.twitter.com/NBbk0tRkXE
— GassaiZ (@GassaiZ) July 4, 2022
The YouTuber made a call to his mother amid the incident. The fireworks appeared to explode in phases, leading to the sparks eventually shooting out of the figure’s limbs.
Later on in the stream, the mother of IShowSpeed might be heard. As was to be expected, Speed’s mother reprimanded the 17-year-old after witnessing his antics. Darren was heard talking to his mother in the stream. He spoke to her:
“I didn’t know, I didn’t know, I thought it was the popping ones, ma.”
The fireworks started blasting cracker-like sparks as they ignited, which further alarmed Speed. When the YouTuber immediately decided to dump the Pikachu on the ground, the firework was just about to start spewing sparks in a rotating manner.
Later on in the stream, the mother of IShowSpeed might be heard. As was to be expected, Speed’s mother reprimanded the 17-year-old after witnessing his antics. Darren was heard talking to his mother in the stream. He spoke to her:
The fireworks started blasting cracker-like sparks as they ignited, which further alarmed Speed. When the YouTuber immediately decided to dump the Pikachu on the ground, the firework was just about to start spewing sparks in a rotating manner.
This choice may have prevented further damage to Speed’s bedroom because the firework was placed on top of other boxes containing highly combustible pyrotechnic items.