Pokimane Shuts Down Age-Shaming Trolls Over ‘Angy’ Selfie: “I’m the Happiest, Richest, Most Self-Assured I’ve Ever Been”

When you’re one of the most recognizable faces in streaming, a single selfie can spark an entire internet meltdown. That’s precisely what happened when Twitch icon and content creator Imane “Pokimane” Anys posted a playful, pouty photo on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “angy.”

Instead of scrolling past like normal, well-adjusted people, the platform’s usual chorus of armchair critics decided this was their cue to start policing her age, her face, and her right to enjoy herself online. She’s not having it.

The Offending Photo? A Selfie with the Word “Angy.” Seriously.

The drama started innocently enough. Pokimane, 28, shared a close-up selfie that was adorable, pouty, and completely on-brand. She captioned it “angy.” But some people woke up and chose projection, because the replies quickly spiraled into a chorus of unsolicited age critiques.

Here are just a few of the replies that crawled out of the internet’s basement:

• “Ain’t u pushing 30?”
• “This is embarrassing.”
• You were born in 1996, act accordingly.
• “Why can’t streamers act like adults?”

Once you hit 28, you’re supposed to start posting spreadsheets and mortgage updates instead of cute selfies—the horror.

PPokimane’sResponse: Mature, Powerful, and Cutting Through the BS

Rather than ignoring the noise, Pokimane decided to use her platform to deliver a message that was equal parts graceful, firm, and refreshingly honest:

“i got a weird influx of weirdos commenting on my age lol, tbh i find it so dumb 😭 at 28 i’m the happiest, richest, most knowledgeable & self assured i’ve ever been, and that only becomes more true with every year that passes 🙂 although idc about the comments, i do worry about the impact it has on other girls & women who see this type of harassment – and to them, i want to reassure you that life only gets better. growing older will not make you miserable, but living your life trying to appease random shitty people definitely will!”

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the power in that message. She’s not only rejecting the toxic narrative that aging is something to be ashamed of. She’s flipping it on its head, embracing success, wisdom, and confidence with age, and doing it out loud.

When a Selfie Becomes a Statement

This isn’t Pokimane’s first rodeo when it comes to being scrutinized for simply existing online as a woman, especially a successful, visible one. In 2022, she clapped back at haters who mocked her makeup-free selfie by posting the same photo herself with the caption: “this face makes more money than you’ll ever see in your life.”

It was a mic drop then, and her most recent response continues the tradition. It’s never really about the photo, or the pout, or the age. It’s about society’s ongoing obsession with telling women how to behave. Pokimane, frankly, is over it.

The Bigger Picture: Misogyny Masquerading as “Concern”

Let’s be real. If a male streamer posted a silly selfie at 28, nobody would bat an eye. But a woman doing the same? Cue the think pieces and passive-aggressive replies about “maturity.” The double standard is exhausting, and Pokimane’s not afraid to call it out.

What makes her response so impactful isn’t just the confidence. It’s the care she shows for others. Her message wasn’t just a clapback. It was a protective shield extended to every young woman watching from the sidelines, wondering if their joy and authenticity will one day be policed too.

Spoiler alert. It will. But the best response is to live louder.

A Final Word: Aging Isn’t the Enemy. Insecurity Is.

Pokimane’s post serves as a necessary reminder in a culture obsessed with youth and control. Aging isn’t something to fear. It’s something to celebrate. Confidence, wealth, and self-knowledge don’t peak at 22. If anything, they get better with time, especially when you stop caring what anonymous trolls think.

To the haters: next time you feel compelled to project your insecurities onto someone thriving online, maybe try touching grass. And to Pokimane: stay angy, stay glowing, and keep doing you.