Twitch to Retire Iconic BibleThump Emote on September 30

Despite the creator's willingness to renew rights, Twitch opts to let the popular emote expire.

Twitch announced that the BibleThump emote will be removed from the platform on September 30, 2024, as rights to the image expire.
The BibleThump emote, based on the 2011 game The Binding of Isaac, has been a staple in Twitch chats since 2013.
Edmund McMillen, creator and rights holder of The Binding of Isaac, expressed openness to renewing the emote's rights or modifying it.
Twitch's decision to retire the emote has led to criticism from the community, with many users calling the platform 'stingy.'
Twitch has not provided a detailed explanation for not renewing the rights, but the company has been undergoing cost-cutting measures.