The Young Conker Controversy refers to the intense backlash following Microsoft's 2016 reveal of a new look for the foul-mouthed squirrel, Conker, designed for the HoloLens. Departing from the gritty, mature aesthetic of the cult classic 'Conker's Bad Fur Day,' the new 'Young Conker' featured a simplified, bug-eyed appearance that fans felt betrayed the character's legacy. The meme is typically used to criticize unnecessary reboots, corporate attempts at being 'family-friendly,' or any situation where a beloved brand undergoes a drastic and unpopular visual overhaul. It serves as a visual shorthand for the phrase 'look how they massacred my boy' within the gaming community.