Clip farming is an internet slang term, especially used in the streaming community, that refers to the practice of deliberately acting or producing content with the goal of gaining online attention, often by creating or exploiting moments that are likely to be clipped and shared repeatedly
. It typically involves streamers or content creators purposefully messing up, acting exaggerated, or staging situations on camera to generate viral clips that attract views, clicks, and social media engagement
. This behavior is often seen as inauthentic or desperate, as the main aim is to farm clips-short, shareable video segments-that can be re-uploaded and circulated to increase the creator’s popularity or "clout"
. Clip farming has become a notable trend in live streaming, with some streamers being accused of it for faking reactions or staging drama to provoke strong audience responses and thus create more clips
. In summary, clip farming is the deliberate creation or exploitation of moments designed to be clipped and shared online to maximize attention and engagement, sometimes at the cost of genuine content or authenticity
