The recent viral sensation, Skibidi Toilet, has unexpectedly sparked a bizarre DMCA controversy involving the popular sandbox game, Garry's Mod. However, the situation appears to have reached a swift resolution. Garry Newman, the game's creator, confirmed the matter is settled, ending the brief but intense drama.
The mystery surrounding the DMCA notice remains. While Newman received a takedown notice late last year from parties claiming to represent Skibidi Toilet copyright holders, the exact source – whether DaFuqBoom or Invisible Narratives – remains unconfirmed. The news broke after Newman's frustrated comment, "Can you believe the cheek?", surfaced on a Discord server, igniting a wave of online discussion.
The DMCA targeted user-created Garry's Mod content featuring Skibidi Toilet characters like Titan Cameraman, Titan Speakerman, and Titan TV Man. The sender argued that these creations, generating substantial revenue, infringed upon their registered copyrights. Despite the initial uproar, Newman's confirmation of a resolution brings a quick end to this unexpected legal battle.
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