The PogChamp Twitch Ban refers to the 2021 decision by the streaming platform to remove one of its most iconic global emotes, featuring the face of Ryan 'Gootecks' Gutierrez. The removal was triggered by controversial social media comments made by Gutierrez following the U.S. Capitol riot. This event sparked a massive wave of internet memes, reflecting everything from genuine shock at the loss of a foundational piece of gaming culture to satire regarding the platform's moderation policies. The meme template is frequently used to discuss internet censorship, the 'end of an era' for Twitch users, or to react to disappointing news with the ironic 'Unpog' sentiment.