“We made the right person famous”: Internet reacts as IShowSpeed meets man in South Dakota who claims he invented the download feature

IShowSpeed has left the internet swooning over his behavior.

The legendary streamer is going viral on X for one of his latest streams, where he came across the alleged man who created the download feature on the internet. The man, whose claims have yet to be confirmed, identified himself as Peter Lenahan.

While his claims have yet to be identified, the internet has mixed responses to the video. However, scores online are happy that IShowSpeed, born Darren Watkins Jr., is using his platform for good. Here's how one user reacted, for instance:

"We made the right person famous"

The comments didn't end there:

"Only Speed would run into someone like that," one user quipped on X.

"Sounds like a tall tale, but I'm entertained," another chimed in.

"Speed is so wholesome and always meeting the best people," someone else weighed in.

"That’s wild! Can’t tell if it’s for real or just a flex, but meeting someone claiming to have invented the download feature is definitely a story worth watching," a fourth user penned.

See how the rest of X is reacting:

"Thanks sir for creating the download feature," one fan thanked.

"That’s wild, imagine casually meeting someone who shaped how we use the internet daily," someone else pointed out.

"Is Speed the best streamer? Or is there someone kinder and more honest?" a fan questioned.

"Lmao South Dakota just casually hiding the Mr. Download Button like it’s no big deal," yet another jested.

IShowSpeed takes on Oklahoma City as part of his streaming marathon: Read more

IShowSpeed took Oklahoma by storm this week when he took his 35-day, 24/7 marathon to the state as part of his national tour. Per The Oklahoman, the streamer boasts 40 million followers across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, and is most known for his gaming content.

The 20-year-old is currently on the road for the stream, which began at the end of August and will see him traverse across 25 states and meet dozens of fans. He began his trip in Texas, Watkins. Jr, and arrived in Oklahoma on Tuesday.

IShowSpeed was spotted at Hatch Early Mood Food, OKC Thunder Jersey, and the Oklahoma State Fair. He was also seen feeding the animals at the fair's Great American Petting Farm. His last pit stop in the city was at the local favorite food chain, Braum's, and he signed several autographs for his fans along the way.

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