The DaddyOFive prank controversy refers to the massive public backlash and legal fallout surrounding Mike and Heather Martin’s YouTube channel in 2017. Known for staged 'pranks' that involved screaming at and emotionally distressing their children, the channel was brought into the spotlight by commentary YouTubers like Philip DeFranco. The situation sparked a global conversation about child safety in family vlogging and the ethics of digital attention-seeking. Memes related to this event often satirize the 'it’s just a prank' excuse used by creators to mask harmful behavior, serving as a dark reminder of the consequences of unregulated viral video culture.