“That Was Intentional as H***. The Machines Know What They’re Doing”: Internet Reacts as Streamer Gets Whacked by a Robot

Social media users react to Colombian Kick streamer Westcol getting hit in the back of the head by a robot on stream.

On October 7, 2026, Colombian Kick streamer Westcol went live on the platform. Throughout the stream, viewers saw a robot that the streamer had assembled. As he and his friend set the robot to dance, Westcol was hit in the back of the head while the robot continued dancing. He immediately went down after being hit, and his friend checked on him. It appeared the Kick influencer was hurt by the robot’s unintentional strike, as he remained on the ground for about a minute. The duo then resumed dancing with the robot.

A clip of the livestream was shared on r/LivestreamFail on Reddit. Social media users shared their thoughts on the streamer getting hit by the robot, with some arguing it was intentional. They wrote:

“That was intentional as h***. The machines know what they’re doing,” wrote Reddit user Specialist-Spray-825.

“So it begins,” stated Reddit user DistinctSpread730.

“If the arm is made of metal then that must hurt like hell,” said Punelle on Reddit.

“Bro got downed and then the robot emotes on him, straight outta Fortnite,” wrote kyle_crane163636 on Reddit.

Kick Streamer Westcol’s Livestreaming Career Explored

Westcol is one of the most popular Colombian streamers on the platform. As of writing, he has garnered a following of 4.14 million followers on Kick, making him the platform’s most-followed creator. He is known for his “Minecraft” gaming streams and organized event broadcasts. In October 2025, the streamer hit his all-time peak viewership during the amateur boxing event “Stream Fighters 4.” According to StreamCharts, Westcol currently averages around 88,442 viewers per broadcast.

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