World of Warcraft Freakout (Account Crusher)

About

Popularly known as “WoW Freakout Kid” or “Account Crusher”, this viral homemade video (5 million+ views since May 2009) shows a teenage boy named Stephen reacting rather violently in privacy (or he thought) after his mother cancelled his World of Warcraft online account. The video was supposedly filmed in hidden-cam fashion by Stephen’s brother (a.k.a wafflepwn), although many have expressed their doubts over whether his ranting was staged or not.

Derivatives & Remixes

Regardless of its authenticity, the video has spawned off a series of remixes and parodies on YouTube, including several derivatives authored in foreign languages as well.

Play Him Off, Keyboard Cat:

The “Red Zone” Remix:

Electric Light Orchestra – Hold on Tight (Remix):

Kirby Theme Song Remix:

WRYYY:

In Japan, he is known as “Account Crusher” and “Sura Pants.”

Version with Japanese subtitles and random things thrown in:

A Japanese version with interesting music:

Freakout Production

Following the initial success of “WoW Freakout Kid” video, the brothers uploaded more homemade videos depicting Stephen’s outrage:

Stephen Gets Betrayed on WoW:

Stephen Gets a “Poor People” Truck For Birthday:

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