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Fooling my Friend using a Time Machine on Minecraft...

Doni Bobes

19:09 · 2.1M views · April 22, 2022

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

5Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but features a high amount of playful fantasy violence and a few manipulative prank elements. On the positive side, it showcases creative Minecraft mods that turn the game into a futuristic or prehistoric adventure, which can spark imaginative thinking. The main concerns are the 'prank' premise where friends are tricked into dangerous situations (lava, dinosaurs) and the mild toxic behavior modeling (gloating over scaring friends). Strong language and adult themes are absent.

Content Breakdown · 6 Categories

Realistic Violence, Threats & WeaponsA little

The video contains only fantasy/playful violence within Minecraft, such as fighting dinosaurs and pirates with swords, with no realistic violence, threats, or weapon demonstrations.

See evidence (2)

“Linux accidentally kills a llama (game entity)”

“Player fights pirates and dinosaurs with iron sword”

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The description contains multiple promotional links to the creator's social media channels, merchandise channels, and editor, but these are typical channel promotion rather than hidden advertising. No undisclosed sponsorships are detected within the transcript itself.

See evidence (3)

“Description links to 'New Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoniMinecraft'”

“Description links to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, Twitch, TikTok”

“Description credits editor with link”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video uses some friendly engagement language like 'good luck' and 'IF YOU'RE READING THIS... 👉 LIKE AND SUB PLS' in the description, but these are standard creator calls and not manipulative. The prank is framed humorously rather than emotionally manipulative toward viewers.

See evidence (2)

“Description: 'IF YOU'RE READING THIS... 👉 LIKE AND SUB PLS'”

“Video opening: 'good luck guys Karma's around the corner'”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The prank involves setting up a llama near lava as a test, which results in accidental death in Minecraft. However, this is clearly a video game scenario with no real harm, and the players are friends. No genuine toxic behavior is modeled.

See evidence (2)

“Creator sets up a llama over lava as a prank test”

“Linux accidentally kills the llama while trying to save it”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The description contains a mild guilt-tripping call to action ('IF YOU'RE READING THIS... 👉 LIKE AND SUB PLS'), but this is a common creator practice and not severely manipulative. No superstition or fake giveaway CTAs are present.

See evidence (1)

“Description: 'IF YOU'RE READING THIS... 👉 LIKE AND SUB PLS'”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceSome

The video contains significant playful fantasy violence within Minecraft, including fighting dinosaurs, pirates, and other mobs with swords. The violence is clearly stylized and consequence-free within the game world and appropriate for the video's intended audience.

See evidence (3)

“Player fights and kills dinosaurs in the prehistoric world”

“Player fights pirates and takes over their ship”

“Player one-shots various mobs with super strength effect”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should know that this is a prank-based Minecraft video where the creator sets up a fake emergency (a llama about to fall into lava) to trick other YouTubers. The video is essentially a 'reward/punishment' game: those who save the llama go to a futuristic paradise, while those who fail are sent to a dinosaur-filled prehistoric world. The prank is central to the content and involves putting a virtual animal in danger, which could be upsetting for very young viewers. However, the video teaches nothing directly harmful; it's primarily about modded Minecraft exploration, creativity, and mild, fantasy-based conflict (fighting pirates, dinosaurs). There is no strong language, sexual content, or bullying. The manipulation and engagement-baiting scores are notable because the prank is designed to make the other players upset, which might model unkind behavior for younger children. The playful fantasy violence (fighting pirates, dinosaurs) is cartoony and not realistic.

Talk to Your Kids About

1The creator put a llama in danger as a prank. How do you think the other players felt when they found out it was a trick?
2What do you think makes someone want to help a virtual animal in a game? Is it the same as helping a real animal, or different?
3If you were the creator, would you have made the same prank? Why or why not? What would you have done differently?
4The video shows a lot of cool Minecraft mods. What new block or creature from this video would you want to use in your own game? Why?

What's This Video About?

Fooling my Friend using a Time Machine on Minecraft... w/ Doni Bobes - Minecraft 🍋New Channel: 🡆 https://www.youtube.com/c/DoniMinecraft 💜 FOLLOW ME HERE! 🡆 Twitter: www.twitter.com/Donibobes 🡆 Facebook: www.facebook.com/donibobes 🡆 Instagram: https://instagram.com/donibobes 🡆 Discord: http://www.discord.gg/doni 🡆 Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/donibobes 🡆 TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@doni.bobes 🎥 MY EDITOR 🡆 https://twitter.com/Jeardz__ IF YOU'RE READING THIS... 👉 LIKE AND SUB PLS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this video appropriate for my 7-year-old?

The recommended age for this video is 8. The prank premise and playful fantasy violence (fighting dinosaurs, pirates) are mild, but the central trick of putting an animal in danger and gloating over scaring friends might be confusing or unkind for younger children. Most 7-year-olds can watch with a parent nearby to discuss the prank.

Does the video contain any scary or violent content?

The biggest concerns are the prank itself (a llama suspended over lava) and the fantasy action sequences where players fight cartoonish pirates and dinosaurs. There is no realistic violence, blood, or gore. The dinosaurs and monsters are presented in a playful, modded-adventure style, not as real threats.

Is there any inappropriate language in the video?

No. The classification scores for strong and crude language are zero. The creator and other players use exclamations like 'oh my God' and 'screw it,' but there is no swearing or offensive language.

What is the educational value of this video?

The video has limited direct educational value, but it does showcase creative problem-solving and imaginative use of Minecraft mods. Kids can learn about different game mechanics, the concept of cause-and-effect in pranks, and the creativity involved in modded gaming. It is primarily entertainment.

What age is this video appropriate for?

The recommended minimum age is 8. This is due to the prank-based premise, which involves tricking friends and mild manipulation, and the fantasy violence (fighting dinosaurs/pirates). The content is not suitable for younger children who may not understand the joking nature of the prank or be scared by the dinosaurs.

Is there any hidden advertising or sponsored content?

The hidden advertising score is 0.30, which is low but notable. The video does not explicitly mention sponsors, but the creator promotes their own server and gameplay style. There are no obvious product placements or paid promotions. Parents should note that the video is part of a YouTube content ecosystem where creators often cross-promote.

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Fooling my Friend using a Time Machine on Minecraft...

Content Breakdown · 6 Categories

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

What's This Video About?

Frequently Asked Questions

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