Link to original video by The Game Theorists

Game Theory: We SOLVED Golden Freddy… Again! (ft. MatPat)

Short Summary:

This video dives into the popular FNAF (Five Nights at Freddy's) franchise and explores a new theory about the identity of the "Crying Child," a central character in the series. The theory, proposed by the YouTube channel Dual Process Theory, suggests that the Crying Child is actually Cassidy Afton, William Afton's son, and the fifth missing child. The video analyzes various pieces of evidence from the games and books, including the Survival Logbook, the "Happiest Day" minigame, and the glowing eyes of Golden Freddy. It also discusses the implications of this theory for the overall narrative and timeline of the FNAF universe.

Detailed Summary:

Section 1: Introduction and Dual Process Theory's Claim

The video begins by introducing the concept of the "Crying Child" and the long-standing mystery surrounding his identity.
It highlights the recent surge in FNAF theorizing on YouTube, with channels like John FNAF, Ry Toast, and ID's Fantasy joining the discussion.
The video introduces Dual Process Theory, a new channel that claims to have solved the entirety of FNAF in their first video.
They specifically claim that the Crying Child's name is Cassidy, a name found in the Survival Logbook, and that he is the fifth missing child and the spirit inside Golden Freddy.

Section 2: Examining the Evidence

The video focuses on the key pieces of evidence presented by Dual Process Theory.
Survival Logbook: The video analyzes the "My Name" clues and the placement of the mirror, suggesting that the Crying Child is indeed Cassidy.
Golden Freddy's Speech: The video highlights Golden Freddy's singular speech ("It's me"), contrasting it with the plural speech of animatronics possessed by multiple spirits.
Happiest Day Minigame: The video points out that there are only six children at the party, suggesting that there is only one spirit inside Golden Freddy.
FNAF 3's Glowing Eyes: The video examines the two glowing eyes of Golden Freddy, challenging the traditional theory of two spirits inside the animatronic.
The Crying Child's Death: The video explores the possibility that the Crying Child was killed by William Afton and stuffed into Golden Freddy, explaining his presence in the minigames.

Section 3: Counterarguments and Alternative Interpretations

The video presents counterarguments to Dual Process Theory's claims.
The Flatline: The video discusses the flatline sound heard in FNAF 4, suggesting that the Crying Child died in the hospital.
The Stitch Wraith: The video compares the Stitch Wraith, a character from the books possessed by two spirits, to Golden Freddy, arguing that the plural speech of the Stitch Wraith supports the idea of two spirits inside Golden Freddy.
The Golden Freddy Costume: The video re-examines the scene where the Crying Child is found dead in the Golden Freddy costume, suggesting that the hair sticking out of the suit is a clear indication that the victim is a child.

Section 4: Conclusion and Open Questions

The video concludes by acknowledging the complexity of the FNAF lore and the difficulty in definitively proving or disproving any theory.
It suggests that while the Crying Child might not be the fifth missing child, his name could still be Cassidy, making him William Afton's son.
The video leaves the audience with several unanswered questions, including the identity of the spirit in the "My Name" gravestone and the true meaning of the Foxy grid.
The video ends with a promotion of the Lofi project, a music-based mystery project created by MatPat, which features hidden clues and a new character named Gregory.

Notable Quotes:

"It's a bold claim, but when you get into the meat of it, their argument is actually quite compelling."
"I mean, the answer's got to be in here somewhere, surely."
"It's just a frustrating Catch-22, you know. We either get to have the Crying Child's name and in the process we lose the established fifth missing kid name, or Cassidy is the fifth missing kid and Crying Child remains nameless as he ever was."
"Maybe, and I definitely see it, it's just a frustrating Catch-22, you know."