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My Friend is Scared Of Clowns... So I Built This

Doni Bobes

20:43 · 1.0M views · October 14, 2022

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

7Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids despite its high-energy prank premise, as the chaos is purely digital and played for laughs within a fictional Minecraft game. The strength lies in its creative problem-solving and collaborative humor among friends, but the constant 'scaring' and mild taunting could encourage kids to mimic similar pranks in real life or online. Overall, it's a fun, fantasy-driven episode that teaches persistence and ingenuity, though parents should note the strong competitive banter.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

The video contains extremely mild crude language, such as 'dumb,' 'sucks,' and 'freaking out,' but no profanity, slurs, or bleeped profanity. The tone is playful and family-friendly.

See evidence (3)

“you're a little rat”1:15

“he sucks”12:40

“she sucks”21:10

Realistic Violence, Threats & WeaponsA little

There is no realistic violence or threats directed at real people. Content involves TNT cannons, exploding creepers, and a 'big gun' in a Minecraft context, which are all clearly fantasy-game violence.

See evidence (3)

“I'm gonna build a TNT cannon right here”2:20

“I'm about to spawn about a billion creepers”8:15

“I'm building a 50-foot gun”25:00

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

There is mild teasing and rivalry between friends, like calling each other 'rat,' 'liar,' and 'cheater,' but it is clearly playful and consensual banter, not hostile or discriminatory.

See evidence (3)

“you're a little rat”1:15

“he's a cheater he's a liar”5:30

“I hate her so much”21:40

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

There is a mild guilt-tripping CTA at the end ('subscribe when you're finished') and one mention of 'if you see a Donnie in the comments I'll delete this video,' but no pervasive parasocial manipulation.

See evidence (2)

“subscribe when you're finished”26:50

“I swear if I see one Donnie in the comment section I'll delete this video”22:00

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The video depicts pranks and scares intended to raise heart rates and get people banned from a server, but it is clearly a game scenario (Minecraft SMP roleplay) and the targets are consenting participants. No real-world harmful behavior is modeled.

See evidence (3)

“I sent a heart monitor to every person... if your heart rate goes above 120 you're banned”0:10

“I'm about to spawn a cloud that scares him because he's afraid of clowns”14:45

“I'm gonna build a TNT cannon”2:20

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The video includes a guilt-tripping CTA ('subscribe when you're finished') and a threat ('if I see one Donnie in the comment section I'll delete this video'), but these are mild and not pervasive.

See evidence (2)

“subscribe when you're finished”26:50

“I swear if I see one Donnie in the comment section I'll delete this video”22:00

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video has a gimmicky premise (heart rate monitor ban system, elaborate pranks) and stunt-like elements (TNT cannons, spawning creepers), but it is typical Minecraft roleplay and not extreme or destructive in a real-world sense.

See evidence (3)

“I sent a heart rate monitor to every single person... if your heart rate goes above 120 you're banned”0:10

“I'm gonna build a TNT cannon”2:20

“I'm about to spawn a billion creepers”8:15

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceSome

The video is full of playful Minecraft violence: TNT cannons, exploding creepers, and 'killing' players in the game, all clearly fantasy and consequence-free.

See evidence (3)

“I'm gonna build a TNT cannon right here”2:20

“one of you guys need to go”0:45

“I'm about to spawn a billion creepers”8:15

What Parents Need to Know

This video shows players scaring each other in Minecraft using in-game mechanics (heart rate monitors, sound triggers, ocelot traps). Kids will learn about creative building, modded gameplay, and group dynamics. However, the central joke relies on trying to raise friends' heart rates to 'ban' them, which models low-level digital bullying. The language is clean, but the constant taunting ('you're a little rat', 'hate this guy') could normalize teasing. No real advertising or dangerous challenges are present.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the players in the video were trying to scare each other? Was it all in good fun, or could some of the jokes feel mean?
2If you were on a server with a heart rate rule, how would you stay calm when someone tried to surprise you? What strategies could you use?
3The video's pranks were all in a video game—how would real-life pranks be different? Why is it important to check if a prank is safe and kind before doing it?
4What do you think the saying 'it's just a game' means? Can something still feel unfair or frustrating even in a game? How should friends handle that?

What's This Video About?

My Friend is Scared Of Clowns... So I Built This 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 Thumbnail Inspiration (Really good vid): http://y2u.be/r5XL6lfGEcc 🎥 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?

Ages 8 and up are recommended because the pranks and teasing are entirely in a game world, but younger kids might not understand the difference between digital jokes and real-life bullying. The competitive banter is mild but could confuse a 7-year-old.

Is there any strong language or violence in this video?

No strong language or real violence—classification scores show very low risk. The 'violence' is all fantasy (TNT, exploding creepers) within Minecraft, treated humorously. No blood, gore, or weapons outside the game.

Does the video contain hidden advertising or sponsored content?

No. The classification score for hidden advertising is 0.00, and the video does not reference any brands, products, or services beyond the game itself. No paid promotions are present.

Could this video encourage children to bully others?

The video models playful teasing ('you're a little rat', 'hate this guy') within a group of friends, which could be misread by some children as permission to taunt others. However, the tone is clearly a game, and no real cruelty or discrimination occurs. Parents should discuss the difference between friendly jokes and hurtful words.

Is the 'heart rate monitor' concept safe or could it promote unhealthy competition?

The heart rate rule is a fictional game mechanic—no actual medical advice is given. It could encourage kids to think about managing stress, but it might also make competitive kids overly focused on 'winning' by staying calm. This is a good conversation starter about emotional regulation, not a health risk.

Does this video have any educational value?

Yes. Viewers see creative problem-solving (building TNT cannons, ocelot traps), resource management (collecting blocks, smelting), and team dynamics. Kids can learn about Minecraft mods and contraptions, though the main value is entertainment and creativity rather than formal education.

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My Friend is Scared Of Clowns... So I Built This

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

What's This Video About?

Frequently Asked Questions

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