"Deserves more than an Oscar for overacting": Fans reacted hilariously as a drone seemingly spies on Drake playing Stake

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Drake's stay in a luxurious Sydney penthouse took an unexpected turn when an uninvited guest crashed the party. While away from home, a drone allegedly invaded his privacy and turned his peaceful retreat into something straight out of a spy thriller.

The viral footage shows the rapper reacting exactly how anyone would if they suddenly found themselves in a surprise face-off with flying cameras. In the viral clip, the rapper is seen in his apartment enjoying his time even though a nosy drone decides to crash the moment hovering near his laptop which boasts dozens of sites.

Drake, caught off guard and irritated by the incident, himself reacts the only way he knows how—he launches a slipper at the flying invader. Unfortunately for Drake, the drone escaped effortlessly and made a quick escape—leaving him with an empty hand and the internet with endless memes.

As soon as the news came out, someone (@Globalstats11) took to his X account and commented:

"Drake deserves more than an Oscar for Overacting. I think it's Stake ad."

As always, the internet wasted no time cracking jokes, with some convinced that Drake's reaction to the drone deserved more than just an Oscar—it needed its own awards show.

Some even speculated that the whole thing was just an elaborate 'Stake' ad because let's be honest, dramatic reactions and unexpected plot twists are his brand at this point. Some felt it was just an advertisement in disguise. Between memes, debates, and endless reruns, social media had plenty to say.


Netizens have reacted as a drone seemingly spies on Drake playing Stake

The internet didn't delay in making Drake's slipper-throwing incident comedy gold. Memes poured in, with fans likening his reaction to an uncle running from a mosquito, a stern parent catching one sneaking late-night snacks, or even a failed boss fight from a video game.

Regardless of what transpired, the memes emphasized one point—this was not merely a drone accident; it was a 'cultural phenomenon.'

"how is he that bad throwing," one user commented.
"wtf is this dude an avenger or what?," another user joked.
"Bro aiming for an Oscar in "Best Overreaction", a netizen hilariously expressed.
"What was that a slipper?," a folk commented.

Some made light of Drake's slipper having the aim of a stormtrooper, while others believed the entire affair was just an advertisement in disguise. The drone, on the other hand, dodged the attack with ease and proved to be the true MVP of the battle:

"This is a commercial for the bet," a user wrote.
"That man can't throw to save his life," another netizen sarcastically wrote.
"This looks like a staged way to get a stake ad viral," according to a user.

Then there were the spectators—sitting back, popcorn in hand, and watching the chaos unfold as it was the season finale of their favorite show.

Some started dropping hilarious one-liners, some simply enjoyed the meme storm, and others just did what their friends' websites do best. The drone may have escaped from Drake in the end, but the entertainment was unstoppable:

"bros gonna pop on the iron man suit really quick," a user joked.
"Possibly the most pathetic throw Ive ever witnessed.," another netizen commented.
"bro needs to stick to rapping acting aint for him," someone wrote.

Ultimately, whether or not this was an actual invasion of privacy or merely the most melodramatic slipper toss in history, one thing is for sure - Drake vs. The Drone will be remembered as an internet classic. The memes are in full swing, the arguments are raging, and somewhere in the world, that drone is still evading virtual slippers.

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Edited by Ishita Banerjee
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