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Fooling my Friend with a HORROR WORLD in Minecraft...

Doni Bobes

20:08 · 629K views · September 21, 2023

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

5Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids aged 8 and up, featuring playful Minecraft pranks inspired by Five Nights at Freddy's, but it includes mild fantasy violence and a prankster dynamic that may encourage mischievous behavior. The video is creative and engaging, with no strong language or sexual content, but parents should note the persistent trickery and destruction of virtual property as a potential concern for younger viewers.

Content Breakdown · 6 Categories

Realistic Violence, Threats & WeaponsA little

While players wield swords (in Minecraft) and say things like 'we gotta murder him' and 'I'm gonna murder it', the violence is entirely within the game's stylized, consequence-free context. Players are killing in-game mobs and joking about killing each other in-game — none of this carries real-world threat.

See evidence (3)

“'we gotta get over there fast we gotta murder him'”

“'I'm gonna murder it where's my sword'”

“'I'm gonna use this sword and I'm gonna slap him up and get all my stuff'”

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

The 'prank' involves in-game trolling (stealing virtual items in Minecraft) but is presented as friendly rivalry among gaming friends. There is no identity-based attack, body shaming, organized harassment, or dehumanizing language toward any person or group. The tone is playful rather than hostile.

See evidence (2)

“'this is what happens when you don't get online this is fluff's house'”

“'why does this keep happening to me why it's not my fault'”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The creator does not use false intimacy ('I love you guys, you're my family'), manufactured drama, rage-bait, or guilt-tripping for engagement. The video description includes a standard 'LIKE AND SUB PLS' call-to-action but without manipulative framing. The tone is casual gameplay commentary.

See evidence (1)

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

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The prank involves stealing virtual items in a game and destroying in-game property (Minecraft blocks). This is presented as playful trolling among friends in a sandbox game where everything can be restored from backups. No real-world harm, animal mistreatment, or harmful deception is modeled — the creator repeatedly mentions he has backups of the world.

See evidence (2)

“'don't worry guys we're new to the channel I have a backup of this entire world'”

“'I'm sorry I'll bring him back to life guys don't worry I have a backup'”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The only call-to-action is a standard 'LIKE AND SUB PLS' in the description and the request to like/subscribe in the outro area. No guilt-tripping, superstition ('like or bad luck'), fake-giveaway farming, or 'true fan' exclusion language appears.

See evidence (1)

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

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceSome

Moderate presence of stylized video-game violence: players use swords to kill in-game mobs (skeletons, cows, villagers) and joke about 'murdering' each other in-game. This is clearly consequence-free fantasy combat in Minecraft, appropriate for the game's context.

See evidence (4)

“'let's go we gotta get over there fast we gotta murder him'”

“'I'm gonna murder it where's my sword'”

“'you're gonna die you're gonna die where are you'”

“'I'll kill you'”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a Minecraft prank video where the creator, Donnie, tricks his friend Lyric by setting off security cameras and destroying his in-game property while disguised as Five Nights at Freddy's characters. The content is largely harmless, with no strong language, sexual references, or realistic violence, but it does feature mild fantasy violence (e.g., killing mobs) and a focus on deception and property destruction. Kids may learn about creative gameplay and problem-solving, but parents should be aware that the prank involves persistent harassment and emotional manipulation (e.g., making Lyric paranoid and frustrated). The video is suitable for children aged 8 and up who can distinguish between virtual pranks and real-world behavior.

Talk to Your Kids About

1How do you think Lyric felt when his stuff was being destroyed? Was it fair for Donnie to prank him like that?
2What would you do if someone pranked you in a game? How would you handle it?
3Why do you think Donnie chose Five Nights at Freddy's characters for his prank? What makes them scary?
4Is it okay to trick your friends in a video game? Where do you draw the line between fun and mean?

What's This Video About?

Fooling my Friend with a HORROR WORLD in Minecraft... w/ Doni Bobes - Minecraft 💜 FOLLOW ME HERE! 🡆 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Donibobes 🡆 Facebook: https://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

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is appropriate for children aged 8 and up. The content is mostly harmless with no strong language or sexual content, but the prank involves deception and mild fantasy violence that may be confusing or upsetting for younger kids.

Is there any violence in this video?

There is mild fantasy violence, such as killing Minecraft mobs (e.g., skeletons, chickens) and destroying virtual property. No realistic violence or gore is shown, and all violence is within the game's context.

Does the video contain any scary or disturbing content?

The video features Five Nights at Freddy's characters, which may be slightly scary for younger children due to their creepy designs, but the tone is playful and humorous. There are no jump scares or intense horror elements.

Is the prank in this video mean-spirited?

The prank involves tricking a friend and destroying his in-game property, which could be seen as mean-spirited. However, it is clearly a joke within the game, and the friend's reactions are exaggerated for entertainment. Parents may want to discuss boundaries with their child.

Does the video contain any advertising or sponsored content?

No, there is no hidden advertising or sponsored content in this video. The creator does not promote any products or services.

What educational value does this video have?

The video showcases creative gameplay, problem-solving, and strategic thinking in Minecraft. It also introduces elements of Five Nights at Freddy's lore, which may spark interest in storytelling and game design.

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Fooling my Friend with a HORROR WORLD in 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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