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FNAF’s Biggest Crash Out: TheftKing’s Meltdown

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Overview

The video recounts “FNAF’s biggest crash out”, centering on YouTuber/creator Theft King (referred to as “the King”) and developer Kane Carter, along with several related creators. The dispute is framed as part of the broader Fazbear Fanverse initiative controversy in mid-to-late 2022.

Background: Fazbear Fanverse and the spark

  • Kane Carter is described as a lead developer behind the Popco series and as part of the Fanverse initiative, which funds/supports certain fan games and developers.
  • In June 2022, Kane replies to a question suggesting there might be no new games added to Fanverse.
  • Theft King responds publicly with a video—using flashy “goodbye/death” framing—that implies Fanverse is ending. The video is said to be built around Kane’s tweets, presented in a way that makes it look conclusive or inevitable.

Direct escalation: Discord DMs, harassment claims, and a dispute over presentation

After Kane posts assurances that Fanverse is not over (and that additional releases are still coming):

  • Kane tweets about Theft King praising Popco’s Arcade, arguing that the earlier “Fanverse is dead” framing makes Kane’s work feel wasted.

Theft King and Kane then exchange Discord messages:

  • Theft King says he supports Fanverse projects and argues that criticism of Fanverse doesn’t mean he’s attacking Kane or the games.
  • Theft King claims Kane’s tweet framing (“with us or against us”) and Theft King’s own aggressive thumbnail/title style contributed to misunderstandings.
  • Theft King alleges he’s being harassed, including claims that some of the hate comes from Kane’s community.

Kane later replies:

  • Kane says he doesn’t object to Theft King’s video’s intent, but does object to the thumbnail/title, which implies Fanverse is ending.
  • Kane denies approving harassment and asks for specifics, while also suggesting Theft King may simply dislike what Kane said.

Second flare-up: Sheep Rampage, more tweets, and another DM

In mid-July 2022:

  • Sheep Rampage posts “Why the Fazbear Fanverse Initiative failed.”
  • Kane tweets highlighting “positives” in Fanverse and mocks dramatic FNAF YouTuber thumbnail/title styles.

Theft King interjects again:

  • Theft King tweets/calls out Kane, implying Kane takes things personally and that his “observations” aren’t meant as critiques of Kane/Popco.
  • Theft King continues Discord contact, reiterating claims about backlash and even alleging threats.
  • Theft King accuses Kane of not clarifying who Kane’s earlier tweets were directed at.

Theft King “meltdown”: fake apology, long live streams, and backlash

The controversy becomes a major public spectacle:

  • Kane posts something that appears to be an apology link, but the video is described as a “wreck roll” (suggesting a false or misleading outcome).
  • Shortly after, Theft King goes live for over 5 hours, becoming highly hostile toward Kane. The account claims he cries and fixates on unresolved/private messages.
  • Kane later argues he had already resolved the unread-message issue, claiming he can prove it and that Theft King’s claims don’t match what Kane says happened.

A second live stream follows:

  • It’s described as worse: Theft King reportedly blocks Kane and escalates into personal attacks.
  • One inflammatory comparison is said to liken Kane to eternal damnation.
  • The narrator notes these streams were later privated, leaving only fragments and making the full incident harder to verify.

Apologies, proof claims, and “aftermath” revelations

  • On July 22–23, 2022, Theft King issues additional apologies, including:
    • Apologizing to Kane and his community for statements and behavior.
    • Mentioning he may adjust thumbnail/title strategies.
  • On July 23, 2022, Kane releases a video presenting his side and what he claims is evidence behind the scenes.

After Kane’s video:

  • Others reportedly come forward describing Theft King’s behavior toward them, including claims that he dismisses apologies, deflects responsibility, and influences how other people publicly apologize.

Final installment and outcomes

On July 25, 2022:

  • Theft King releases a final video originally titled “My Apology”, later retitled “taking the L.”
  • The narrator describes the apology as “vague,” while acknowledging some apology was offered.

Reported consequences:

  • Theft King loses over 10,000 subscribers.
  • A longtime community moderator allegedly leaves their Discord due to Theft King’s impact/attitude.

The narrator adds:

  • Theft King later recovers substantially—stated as “over a million subscribers.”
  • The situation is framed as something some people might forgive, but not everyone.

A second controversy: February 2023 (Lady Fizzy)

The video briefly covers another drama involving Theft King in February 2023, again portraying him as inserting himself into a dispute:

  • Lady Fizzy (an artist/community member) is described as being removed after creating inappropriate fanfics, alongside references to official artwork tied to FNAF books.
  • Theft King argues that people celebrating Lady Fizzy’s departure are “messed up,” comparing the reaction to Scott Cawthon’s cancellation (which the narrator says is unrelated and less severe).
  • After backlash, Theft King doubles down with extreme language, including statements about not wanting to read replies/comments from those seeking an apology/submission.
  • He posts a YouTube response video titled “We need to talk about this.”

Overall portrayal (the video’s stance)

The narrator depicts Theft King’s behavior as repeatedly escalating from online debate into harassment-adjacent conduct, marked by:

  • Highly inflammatory rhetoric
  • Public spectacle (streams and confrontations)
  • Manipulative framing through thumbnails/titles

Meanwhile:

  • Kane Carter is portrayed as trying to clarify Fanverse’s status and dispute “over/dead” framing.
  • Theft King is portrayed as misrepresenting intentions and responding emotionally and aggressively.

Presenters / contributors mentioned

  • The narrator / video creator (speaker of the script; name not provided)
  • Theft King (YouTuber; central figure)
  • Kane Carter (Popco lead developer; Fanverse initiative participant)
  • Defain / “Def King” (name used for Theft King in subtitles; mentioned as creating/issuing responses)
  • Sheep Rampage (YouTuber referenced for the “Fanverse failed” video)
  • Lady Fizzy (artist involved in the Feb 2023 controversy)
  • Scott Cawthon (mentioned via a cancellation comparison)
  • Fisndom (Fanverse developer mentioned as blocking Theft King)
  • Johnny Blocks (another YouTuber mentioned in leaked/quoted insults)

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