In 2017, YouTube sensation MrBeast, then a rising star, pulled off a stunt that became the stuff of internet legend: saying “PewDiePie” 100,000 times in a single livestream, a grueling 40-hour marathon that racked up views and cemented his reputation for absurd, attention-grabbing antics.
Spoiler alert: the economics of attention have changed, and Agr0ed’s 25-hour ordeal didn’t quite spark the viral magic he’d hoped for.
Inspired by MrBeast’s now-iconic video, Agr0ed embarked on his endurance challenge with high hopes but modest means.
Over the course of his stream, which included breaks for food and naps, he meticulously counted out “FaZe Clan” 100,000 times, a feat that tested both his vocal cords and his sanity.
The stream peaked at a humbling 23 viewers, and by the end, Agr0ed had gained just six new followers, zero paid subscribers, and—perhaps most crushingly — complete silence from FaZe Clan, the very group he’d hoped to impress.
The stunt wasn’t without its charm. Agr0ed’s determination, documented on Twitch and later discussed on X, drew a small but dedicated audience who marveled at his commitment to the bit.
Posts on X captured the bittersweet vibe, with one user noting, “Agr0ed chanted ‘FaZe Clan’ 100,000 times in a 25-hour ritual to gain favor… his plea drew only 11 witnesses and no response from FaZe leaders.”
Another post from Agr0ed himself revealed a self-aware humor about the ordeal: “I did a challenge to get [FaZe Clan’s] attention lmfaooo im not expecting to get in from this it was obviously a attempt to get his attention lol.”
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But the numbers tell a stark story. In 2017, MrBeast’s PewDiePie stunt rode the wave of a less crowded internet, where sheer audacity could still break through the noise.
Today, the attention economy is a brutal battlefield. Platforms like Twitch and YouTube are saturated with creators vying for eyeballs, and audiences are pickier, spoiled by endless streams of polished content.
Agr0ed’s stream, while valiant, competed against a backdrop of algorithm-driven recommendations, viral TikToks, and established streamers with loyal fanbases. The result? A niche spectacle that barely registered a blip.
The contrast highlights how much “hype” has inflated over the past decade. MrBeast’s 2017 video, with its low-budget charm, cost little more than time and grit to produce. Today, breaking through often demands slick production, strategic collaborations, or a pre-existing audience—resources Agr0ed, like many aspiring creators, simply didn’t have.
FaZe Clan, a brand built on gaming clout and star power, likely didn’t even notice the stream, their attention pulled toward bigger fish in an ocean of content.
Agr0ed’s story isn’t just a tale of one streamer’s quixotic quest; it’s a snapshot of how the internet’s attention machine has evolved. What once passed for viral — shouting a name into the void for hours—now barely moves the needle. Yet, there’s something oddly inspiring about Agr0ed’s hustle.
He knew the odds were long, but he streamed anyway, fueled by a mix of fandom, ambition, and a willingness to lean into the absurd. In a world where hype comes at a premium, maybe that’s worth a nod, even if FaZe Clan didn’t notice.
