Chovy Was Mocked by Brazilian Streamer At First Stand 2026

CHOVY WAS MOCKED BY A WELL-KNOW BRAZILIAN STREAMER AT FIRST STAND 2026 WITH A BOX OF POPCORN

Although he didn’t directly criticize him, the Brazilian streamer still annoyed the League of Legends community with actions that were considered “mocking” Chovy.

Brazilian Streamer’s “Minor Clash” with Chovy Sparks Drama at First Stand 2026

While the community’s attention was focused on First Stand 2026 – where domestic champions compete for the first international title of the year – an unexpected behind-the-scenes drama stole the spotlight, with Chovy as the main character.

Specifically, during a Q&A session with co-streamers at the competition venue, the famous CBLOL streamer Baiano conducted a live interview with Chovy. As a T1 fan, Baiano didn’t hesitate to express his personal opinions. But what caught the community’s attention was the detail… a box of popcorn placed right on the table.

Baiano Placed A Box Of Popcorn On The Table, A Taunting Gesture In The Underground Culture Of Brazilian Youth

In Brazilian meme culture, this image is often interpreted as referring to a “choke”—meaning a drop in performance or underperforming. Placing it right in front of Chovy during an interview was seen as insensitive, even subtly mocking.

But things didn’t stop there. After the interview, Baiano further fueled the fire with a provocative post: “Thank you, Chovy, for handing over 3 World Championship trophies to Lee Sang-hyeok.” This was the final straw, causing a fierce reaction from the international League of Legends community—including Brazilian fans.

End Of The “Overly Explicit Content”

Conversely, Chovy was completely uninvolved in the drama, maintaining a professional attitude throughout the interview. He didn’t react or respond, focusing solely on his performance – a true image of a top-tier player.

Meanwhile, Baiano, after the wave of criticism, had to issue a formal apology to Gen.G’s mid laner. Fortunately for the streamer, Gen.G chose not to escalate the situation and announced they would not pursue further action.

This story once again shows that creating content or expressing fandom is normal, but going beyond the limits – especially when directly involving players – can easily backfire. And in the increasingly professional esports environment, uncontrolled “jokes” can easily turn into unintended drama.