The Hasan shock collar memes have exploded after a viral clip showed Kaya yelping during a stream. Did Hasan Piker really shock his dog? Here’s everything to know, from the memes to the #FreeKaya backlash.
What Is the Hasan Shock Collar Meme?
| Meme |  Hasan Dog Shock Collar |
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| Went Viral |  October 2025 |
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| Origin | YouTube |
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| Tldr | The Hasan Shock Collar AI meme exploded in October 2025, after multiple creators, including Skibidi Times, used surreal edits and satire to comment on the streamer’s controversial dog treatment. |
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| Skibidi Score | 9🚽 |
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The Hasan shock collar meme exploded in early October 2025 after a viral Twitch clip showed streamer Hasan Piker, also known as HasanAbi, allegedly shocking his dog Kaya during a live broadcast. The dog let out a yelp just after Hasan reached offscreen, and viewers immediately jumped to conclusions.
People accused Hasan of using a shock collar to keep Kaya in frame while he streamed. Theories flooded Reddit and X as users zoomed in on screenshots, searched for collar models, and debated whether the green blinking light on Kaya’s collar was proof of electric stimulation.
The meme quickly gained momentum, especially as older clips of Hasan surfaced where he admits to owning a shock collar. The incident was dubbed “Collargate” and, according to Know Your Meme, also became known as “Dogtober 7”, a dramatic nickname for the date of the stream that started it all. What followed was a tidal wave of internet reactions, TikTok trends, and meme edits showing Hasan as a cartoon villain electrocuting his dog at the slightest movement.
The situation blurred the lines between meme, drama, and animal welfare discourse. Whether or not Hasan actually shocked Kaya, the internet ran with the bit, turning one suspicious clip into a full-blown saga.
Collargate Timeline: From Clip to Chaos
- October 7, 2025: Kaya yelps on stream after Hasan appears to reach off-camera. The clip is posted to r/LiveStreamFail, sparking the start of what fans now call “Dogtober 7.”
- October 7, 2025: X user @Awk20000 reposts the longer version of the clip. It gains 25k+ likes in a day.
- October 7–8, 2025: The first wave of memes drops. Edits comparing Hasan to Emperor Palpatine, Raiden from Mortal Kombat, and even John Coffey in The Green Mile go viral. A Wojak meme titled “Hasan Dog Abuser Picker” trends on Reddit.
- October 7, 2025: Hasan responds during the same stream, claiming Kaya “clipped herself” on the bed. He denies shocking her and blames Reddit communities for spreading the narrative.
- October 8, 2025: Hasan shows off Kaya’s collar on stream, describing it as a vibration collar with an AirTag. Viewers claim tape is covering potential prong holes.
- October 8, 2025: PETA tells The Hollywood Reporter that shock collars are “dangerous and downright cruel.” They hope Hasan’s denial is truthful.
- October 8, 2025: The hashtag #FreeKaya starts trending on X. Critics accuse Hasan of treating Kaya like a stream prop.
- October 9, 2025: Streamer Valkyrae defends Hasan but draws backlash for deflecting to the Israel–Palestine conflict during her response.
- October 13, 2025: A resurfaced clip from a stream with AustinShow appears to show Hasan pressing a button and Kaya responding. Viewers speculate it’s a collar activation.
- October 13, 2025: Pokimane’s podcast team delays their upcoming episode featuring Hasan, citing the intensity of the drama.
- October 16, 2025: TMZ reports Hasan received death threats and dognapping threats after the clip went viral.
- October 18, 2025: A veterinarian known as CatalystVet criticizes Hasan’s treatment of Kaya in a widely shared statement, warning about the dangers of e-collars and prolonged “place command” confinement.
- October 21, 2025: Despite multiple defenses, online sentiment remains divided. Many continue to question Hasan’s transparency and treatment of Kaya – The memes continue.
Did Hasan Really Shock His Dog?
This is the question that ignited the entire Hasan shock collar meme: Did Hasan Piker actually shock Kaya during the stream? Depending on who you ask, it was either a harmless accident or live-streamed animal abuse.
In the original clip, Kaya steps off her bed, Hasan says, “Kaya, please, just f—ing go back,” and appears to reach offscreen. A yelp is heard, and he says, “Jesus Christ, what are you doing? You’re being such a baby.” Soon after, the clip spread to Reddit and X, where thousands debated what had actually happened.
According to Forbes, the clip sparked immediate backlash, with some viewers accusing Hasan of using a remote-controlled shock collar to keep Kaya in frame. Others zoomed in on Kaya’s collar, identifying what they believed was a blinking light tied to shock functions.
Hasan responded during the same stream, sarcastically calling himself abusive to “the best trained, best behaving, and most spoiled dog on the planet.” He claimed Kaya simply “clipped herself on something” while getting off the bed, not that she was shocked. He later showed Kaya’s collar on stream and said it was a vibration collar with an AirTag, not a shock collar.
However, his demonstration raised more questions. Some viewers noticed tape over the back of the collar and speculated it was hiding the prong holes used for shocking. Others matched the collar to models that do include shock functionality, even if the shock can be disabled. One post by streamer Dan Saltman presented the theory that Hasan had removed the shock contacts but covered the hardware to obscure that fact.
The controversy escalated when PETA stepped in. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, cited by Forbes, the group said: “Hasan Piker has denied using a shock collar on his dog, and we hope that’s true because shock collars are dangerous and downright cruel. They put dogs at risk of burn wounds, chronic anxiety, and displaced aggression.” They added that positive reinforcement is a better approach that “doesn’t betray our animal companions’ trust.”
Meanwhile, Hasan’s defenders claimed that Kaya might have yelped from discomfort or surprise, not pain. Posts on Reddit pointed to her dewclaw potentially catching on the bedframe. Others noted that vibration collars can startle some dogs without causing pain.
The conclusion? There isn’t one. Hasan says he didn’t shock his dog. Critics believe the clip, the collar model, and his reaction tell a different story. And the internet, true to form, turned that ambiguity into fuel for memes, TikToks, and conspiracy charts.
#FreeKaya and the Meme Explosion
Palpatine Shock Edit
One of the first and most viral edits featured Emperor Palpatine from Star Wars, arms raised and blasting lightning with the caption: “Dog: stands up — Hasan Piker:” The implication? That Hasan reacts to Kaya leaving frame with full Sith Lord energy. View meme on Reddit »
Raiden Fatality
Shortly after, another post compared Hasan to Raiden from Mortal Kombat. The meme shows Raiden activating a shock with “Fatality” overlaid. Hasan’s head is edited on, and Kaya is framed as the opponent. It quickly became a fan-favorite reaction image on Reddit and X. Documented by Know Your Meme »
Green Mile Chair
On October 8, X user @lilbabygandhi posted a clip from The Green Mile, showing John Coffey approaching the electric chair, captioned: “Hasan to his dog if she interrupts his stream for 0.5 seconds.” It gained over 6,000 likes overnight and solidified the tone of the meme arc: dark, exaggerated, and cinematic. View Post »
Wojak Propaganda
Reddit brought in the big guns with a Wojak meme titled “Hasan Dog Abuser Picker”. It shows Kaya begging, “Please father, I NEED to get up and walk out of frame. It’s been 6 hours of you screaming next to me…” Hasan replies by clicking a button repeatedly, triggering cartoonish shock sounds. See full Wojak meme »
#FreeKaya Movement
As backlash grew, users began using the hashtag #FreeKaya to push for Kaya to be removed from Hasan’s care. Streamer Tectone was among the first to post the hashtag on X, with memes comparing Kaya to a hostage. The phrase spread across Reddit threads, meme pages, and TikTok edits. Explore #FreeKaya memes »
Reaction Memes & Creator Posts
Hasan’s feud with Ethan Klein escalated when Klein called the clip “horrifying animal cruelty.” Other creators chimed in, including MoistCr1TiKaL, who made a YouTube segment on the controversy. Meanwhile, Hasan defenders like Anisa Jomha and Sydeon claimed the memes were exaggerated and spread by haters. Watch MoistCr1TiKaL’s reaction »
Still, the memes never stopped. TikTok edits of Hasan’s stream with thunder sound effects, fake button presses, and “dog POV” voiceovers continue to gain views. The more he denied it, the more elaborate the memes got.
Skibidi Times TikTok Memes
We at Skibidi Times™ TikTok also entered the chat and got in on the Hasan shock collar memes with 2 of our own.
Not HasanAbi Didn’t Shock His Dog!
Not HasanAbi Didn’t Shock His Dog! is an AI-generated satire video we made with Sora. The video features a deepfaked streamer solemnly defending himself, insisting the collar is “just a vibration.” To prove it, he puts the collar on himself live. The moment he presses the button, he gets electrocuted mid-sentence and yelps a little.
Shock Shock Shock Collare
Shock Shock Shock Collare is our newest original Italian Brainrot character. It has the following Italian script with English translation below:
Italian:
“SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK COLLARE.
Alcuni dicono che sia solo un collare a vibrazione,
Altri… ne negano persino l’esistenza.
Il dolore non è punizione –
è fede.
Free Kaya!”
English:
“SHOCK SHOCK SHOCK COLLARE.
Some claim it to be merely a vibration collar,
Still others… deny its very existence.
Pain is not punishment –
it is faith.
Free Kaya!”
Skibidi Verdict on the Hasan Shock Collar Controversy
Let’s be real: the internet may never agree on what exactly happened on Dogtober 7. There’s no undeniable, frame-by-frame proof that Hasan Piker shocked his dog on stream. That’s the technical truth. But vibes? The vibes are off.
Although there’s no concrete evidence of intentional harm, many viewers still believe the clip suggests a shock was likely. Even if Hasan didn’t press a zap button, keeping Kaya confined to a small corner of the room for hours, discouraging her from moving freely, and brushing off a yelp without checking on her? That’s not it, chief.
At Skibidi Times, we’re all for goofy stream pets in the background, but treating your dog like a static prop isn’t something we’ll ever co-sign. Kaya isn’t a set piece. She’s a living, breathing creature who deserves enrichment, attention, and respect… even if she occasionally wanders off camera.
Whether it was a vibration, a clip, or a full shock, one thing is certain: the controversy unleashed a tidal wave of memes, reactions, and lore that will probably outlive the discourse itself.
