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Slowly Deleting my Friends World until he Notices on Minecraft…

Doni Bobes

17:32 · 1.2M views · October 2, 2022

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

7Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but features a prank that involves tricking friends into destroying another player's house, which may model deceptive behavior. The content is creative and humorous, with no strong language or realistic violence, but it includes a sponsored segment and a gambling-like mechanic where players choose chests for random rewards. Parents should note that while the video is entertaining, it normalizes tricking others for laughs.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

There is a clear, explicit sponsorship mention for Doni Bobes merch (funnybones.com) with a call to action, but it is directly stated as a sponsorship and does not appear hidden. The channel's social media and editor are also credited in the description. Not hidden advertising.

See evidence (1)

“today is the last day you can buy merch... funnybones.com go there now”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

There is some mild wealth-flexing in the form of giving away 'free stuff' like diamond blocks and a powerful sword ('one shot of Destiny') in the game, but this is contextualized as a Minecraft prank mechanic, not real-world materialism.

See evidence (2)

“I'm gonna have the most Diamond the most netherite”

“you get whatever is just a wooden X”

Gambling Mechanics in GamesA little

The game mechanic involves randomized reward selection (choosing a chest for free items), which mimics gambling-like variable rewards. However, this is a standard Minecraft gameplay element with no real-money involvement, and it's framed as a prank/game.

See evidence (2)

“whichever chest you hit you you'll get what's ever in there”

“I got nothing I've got nothing I need free stuff”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

Mild parasocial elements: the creator asks viewers to buy merch to support him ('please just go support me so I can keep making videos please'), but this is a standard creator appeal and doesn't use guilt-tripping or false intimacy language.

See evidence (1)

“please just go support me so I can keep making videos please”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The core premise involves deceiving friends for entertainment (tricking them into picking chests that delete chunks of a friend's house). While framed as a funny Minecraft prank, it models deception-as-comedy. However, it's clearly within game context with no real-world harm.

See evidence (2)

“whatever chest they take the least a chunk behind it”

“they'll secretly be destroying poor linux's innocent innocent house”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

There is a mild engagement bait in the description ('LIKE AND SUB PLS') and a merch CTA, but these are standard YouTube practices without coercion, superstition, or guilt-tripping.

See evidence (1)

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

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The premise of 'slowly deleting a friend's world' is a mild stunt/gimmick, but it's not extreme, destructive to real items, or shock-value content. It's a standard Minecraft prank format.

See evidence (1)

“Slowly Deleting my Friends World until he Notices on Minecraft…”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceSome

There is a moderate amount of playful/fantasy violence within Minecraft: exploding chunks, deleting parts of a house, and destroying sheep. This is all within game mechanics and clearly stylized. The creator says 'I'm Coming For You sheep' and 'lets destroy his house' in a playful tone.

See evidence (3)

“we can finally start destroying poor little linux's house”

“explode”

“the top left of his house has just gone missing”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a Minecraft prank where the creator tricks friends into selecting chests that secretly delete chunks of another player's house. It is well-produced and funny, but it models deception and may encourage kids to prank others in similar ways. The video also includes a brief sponsored segment for merchandise and a gambling-like element (choosing chests for random loot), which could be a concern for younger children. On the positive side, it promotes creativity and problem-solving as the prank unfolds, and there is no strong language or violence.

Talk to Your Kids About

1How do you think Linux felt when his house was being deleted? Was it fair for Donnie to trick his friends?
2What would you do if you were in Linux's shoes and someone pranked you like this?
3The video has a gambling-like game where players pick chests for random prizes. Why is it important to be careful with games of chance?
4Donnie asked viewers to buy his merchandise. How can you tell when a YouTuber is trying to sell you something?

What's This Video About?

Slowly Deleting my Friends World until he Notices on Minecraft… w/ Doni Bobes - Minecraft 💜 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

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 8 and up. The prank is mild and humorous, with no violence or strong language, but the deceptive behavior and gambling-like chest selection may be confusing for younger children.

Does the video contain any violence or scary content?

No, the video contains no realistic violence or scary content. The prank involves deleting blocks in Minecraft, which is fantasy-based and not graphic.

Is there any sponsored content in the video?

Yes, the creator briefly promotes his merchandise (funnybones.com) and mentions it's the last day to buy. This is a mild sponsored segment that parents may want to discuss with children.

Does the video encourage gambling or risky behavior?

The video features a game where players choose chests for random rewards, which has gambling-like mechanics. While it's in a fantasy context, it could normalize the idea of random chance for prizes.

What is the educational value of this video?

The video showcases creative Minecraft gameplay, including map-making and prank planning. It can inspire creativity and problem-solving, but it also models tricking others, which parents may want to address.

Is there any bullying or mean-spirited behavior in the video?

The prank is playful and not mean-spirited; the target (Linux) is a friend, and the tone is humorous. However, the deception could be seen as a mild form of bullying, so parents should discuss consent and respect.

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Slowly Deleting my Friends World until he Notices on Minecraft…

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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