PapaSmithy issues apology to Caedrel and co-streamers after FlyQuest's past video sparks LCS 'hatewatch' frenzy
FlyQuest president Chris 'PapaSmithy' Smith publicly apologized to Caedrel and other co-streamers after a five-month-old FlyQuest video mocking them resurfaced. During LCS playoffs, Caedrel costreamed FlyQuest's series a…
The Video That Sparked It All
Five months ago, FlyQuest published a video that took aim at League of Legends costreamers — including a "clickbait thumbnail of Caedrel," the popular broadcast personality and former pro. At the time, the clip drew criticism from parts of the community, but the organization did not publicly walk anything back. The video largely faded from conversation.
The Latest Twist: Playoffs and a "Generational Hatewatch"
The issue roared back to life during the LCS playoffs. Caedrel, costreaming FlyQuest's series against Team Liquid, leaned fully into the drama, openly framing the matchup as what he called a "generational hatewatch" — turning FlyQuest's playoff run into must-watch, antagonistic content for his audience.
That high-profile moment put the old video back in the spotlight, and this time the club couldn't stay quiet.
PapaSmithy Steps In
FlyQuest president and chief gaming officer Chris "PapaSmithy" Smith has now formally apologized — to Marc "Caedrel" Lamont and to the other costreamers targeted by the video. He admitted that both the original video and its clickbait thumbnail of Caedrel "badly missed the mark."
For FlyQuest, the timing is awkward: the apology landed in the middle of their own playoff series, just as the costreaming community they once mocked was generating enormous attention off their matches.
Where Things Stand
The apology appears to close the loop on a five-month-old misstep — but it also highlights a tension every esports organization now faces: costreamers like Caedrel have become powerful voices, and content that punches at them can resurface at the worst possible moment. With FlyQuest's playoff run ongoing, the club has chosen de-escalation over silence, and the ball is now back in the community's court.
FAQ
Who apologized and to whom?
Chris "PapaSmithy" Smith, FlyQuest's president and chief gaming officer, formally apologized to Marc "Caedrel" Lamont and the other costreamers targeted by FlyQuest's old video.
What caused the apology?
Five months ago, FlyQuest published a video mocking costreamers, including a clickbait thumbnail of Caedrel. During the LCS playoffs, Caedrel co-streamed FlyQuest's series against Team Liquid as a "generational hatewatch," putting the old video back in the spotlight.
What did PapaSmithy say about the video?
He admitted that both the original video and its clickbait thumbnail of Caedrel "badly missed the mark."
When was the apology issued?
The apology landed in the middle of FlyQuest's playoff series, just as the costreaming community was generating enormous attention around their matches.
Has the issue been resolved?
The article suggests the apology appears to close the loop on the five-month-old misstep, with FlyQuest choosing de-escalation, but the community's response remains to be seen.
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