The Butch Hartman OAXIS controversy began in 2018 when the Fairly OddParents creator launched a Kickstarter for a family-friendly streaming service. The campaign faced immediate backlash after it was revealed the platform had a specific religious focus not clearly stated in the initial marketing. Memes surrounding OAXIS typically focus on Hartman’s perceived disconnect from his audience, allegations of art tracing, and his controversial comments about fellow voice actors. It has since become a shorthand for ambitious yet deceptive crowdfunding projects, used by the internet to criticize creators who leverage nostalgia for questionable business ventures.