Twitch Bans Frogan Following Controversial US Military Comments and Sabra Tier List Debate
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Twitch streamer Morgan, better known as Frogan, has been banned from the platform following a viral clip in which she made harsh comments about the US military. During a live stream, Frogan expressed no sympathy for US soldiers, stating that she hoped they would suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The video, which quickly spread across social media, sparked outrage, and led to a 30-day ban from Twitch.
The now-infamous clip features Frogan stating, “I will never have any f—–g pity for any f—–g soldiers. US military? Boo f—–g who. I hope you get PTSD.” These comments, widely shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), ignited a backlash from users who found her remarks deeply offensive, particularly toward those who serve in the military. One commenter on X said, “She deserves this ban for 30 days because she’s an evil person to American soldiers that deserve to have PTSD.” Another echoed the sentiment, writing, “It’s deserved; you cannot disrespect the armed forces. They put their lives on the line for everyone.”
Frogan has been banned on Twitch after going on a rant wishing the worst on American troops pic.twitter.com/cUQwjHF2sW
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) October 21, 2024
However, Frogan later clarified that the Twitch ban wasn’t directly linked to her controversial military comments. According to her, the ban was instead due to “Targeted Hateful Conduct” surrounding a tier list she had created, which had caused controversy for a category titled “LOVES SABRA.” Sabra, a popular hummus brand, is also a term used for “native-born Israelis.” Frogan claimed that the tier list was meant as a joke and had nothing to do with religion, though it was widely criticized for being insensitive.
This was Frogan’s first ban from Twitch, and it happened shortly after her comments about the military went viral. Despite the outrage surrounding her remarks, she explained that her ban was linked to the tier list, not the comments about the US soldiers.
Hey @Twitch @djclancy999 How is Frogan allowed to wish a group of people dead or mentally crippled LIVE on your platform and get away with it? Are we Kick now? pic.twitter.com/SGPArORAa3
— Darcee Renee (@DoubleDDarcee) October 21, 2024
The tier list in question, which was created during TwitchCon 2024, became the subject of further controversy after H3 Podcast host Ethan Klein publicly criticized it, accusing Twitch of allowing anti-Semitism. Klein noted that the “LOVES SABRA” tier could be perceived as reinforcing harmful stereotypes. Sabra is a brand that has been boycotted by the pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement due to its ties with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Frogan, along with other streamers of Arab descent, defended the tier list as a meme, arguing that it had nothing to do with religion or politics.
Frogan later addressed the military comment controversy in a post on X, explaining that her remarks were poorly phrased. She admitted that the anger behind her words came from a place of frustration due to the bombing of her family in the name of “liberation.” In her apology, she wrote, “I realize that wishing people harm isn’t the best way to talk about these issues and that I could have talked about these topics in a more sensitive way.”
— frogan (@fr0gan) October 21, 2024
Despite the apology, the damage was done, and the 30-day ban remained in effect. While some users supported Twitch’s decision to suspend her, others saw the ban as an overreach, questioning whether the platform’s moderation policies are consistent and fair.
This controversy highlights the ongoing challenges Twitch faces in moderating content and balancing free expression with the need to prevent harmful and offensive rhetoric. Frogan’s case is a reminder that words spoken in frustration or anger, especially on such public platforms, can have serious repercussions.
As the debate over her comments and subsequent ban continues, Frogan remains off Twitch for the next month, leaving her community divided on whether the punishment was justified or excessive.
ethan klein lied again and said myself, ayyrabs, and our guests did a tier list where “good=arab and jew=bad” which isn’t what happened.
— frogan (@fr0gan) October 19, 2024
our tier list was “who has habibi pass” which is a meme tier list we did with a variety of creators
here is the clip with the context: pic.twitter.com/Uorr7knbin
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