The Channel Awesome Implosion, better known by the hashtag #ChangeTheChannel, refers to the 2018 mass exodus of content creators from the media production company Channel Awesome. The controversy was sparked by the release of a 70-page Google Document titled 'Not So Awesome,' which compiled allegations of mismanagement, unprofessionalism, and harassment by the company’s leadership, including Doug Walker and Mike Michaud. The movement became a landmark moment in YouTube history, symbolizing the shift from early internet production hubs to independent creator autonomy. In meme culture, it is often used to critique corporate mismanagement, failed PR responses, or the downfall of once-beloved internet icons.