Creator Drama
Jacksepticeye Defends DanTDM Amid Lunchly Controversy
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 3 events from Sep 16, 2024 to Sep 18, 2024, drawn from 1 source.
“You mess with DanTDM, you mess with YouTube.”
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Background
Lunchly, a snack brand co‑founded by MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI, was announced on September 17, 2024 as a competitor to Lunchables. The launch drew immediate skepticism from fans and fellow YouTubers.
DanTDM, a gaming YouTuber with nearly 30 million subscribers, posted on X on September 16, 2024, calling the product a money‑driven venture that “sells crap to kids” and urging creators to “do better.”
The timeline
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DanTDM criticizes Lunchly on X
DanTDM posted a message questioning the value of Lunchly, describing it as a profit‑first product that he alleged could mislead young fans.[97]
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Lunchly brand announced
MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI announced the launch of Lunchly, reportedly positioning it as a direct competitor to Lunchables.[97]
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Jacksepticeye defends DanTDM
Jacksepticeye reportedly posted on X, “You mess with DanTDM, you mess with YouTube,” appearing to show solidarity with DanTDM’s criticism of Lunchly.[97]
Frequently asked
What did Jacksepticeye say about DanTDM’s Lunchly criticism?
He posted on X on September 18, 2024, stating, “You mess with DanTDM, you mess with YouTube.”
Why did DanTDM criticize Lunchly?
He argued the product was a profit‑driven venture that could exploit young fans, calling it “selling crap to kids.”
Is the dispute between the creators resolved?
No, the conversation remains active, with fans and other creators weighing in.
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GenZHype. “Jacksepticeye Defends DanTDM Amid Lunchly Controversy.”
GenZHype, 5 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/jacksepticeye-defends-dantdm-amid-lunchly-controversy/.