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Testing Speedrunners IQ on Minecraft to see How Smart he is...

Doni Bobes

20:02 · 811K views · June 16, 2021

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

2Moderate Concerns

6Minor Flags

This Minecraft trolling video is safe for most kids ages 8 and up, but its core premise—a friend being tricked into a fake speedrun contest—may confuse or upset younger viewers who take deception literally. The video is creative and entertaining, with clear editing and a harmless payoff, but the repeated gaslighting and mild embarrassment of the subject could model manipulative behavior if not discussed afterward.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Realistic Violence, Threats & WeaponsA little

No realistic violence, threats, or weapons are present. All combat is in-game Minecraft fantasy violence (hitting iron golems, fighting blazes/ender dragons) and is purely stylized gameplay. The 'i hate this guy / i'm done' remarks are comedic, not genuine threats.

See evidence (2)

“he's fighting war and he didn't even take the looting sword”

“there's three of them no there's two there is three wait what is happening”

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

Mild bullying/cruelty is present through repeated mockery of the friend's intelligence and skill. There is no identity-based discrimination, but the prank relies on making the subject feel foolish with sustained insults like 'he's so useless' and 'linux sucks man'.

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“he's so bad at speedrunning oh my god why would he accept an email when he's this bad at speedrunning”

“linux sucks man oh my god that was miata killed all five in the dragons”

“he is the most gullible person i've ever trolled ever”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

No wealth flexing or materialism appears. The $1000 prize is a fictional element of the prank premise, not a genuine display of wealth.

Gambling Mechanics in GamesA little

Gambling-adjacent mechanics appear through the modified piglin trading that guarantees ender pearl drops, resembling a payout system. This is presented as a game modification for comedy, not real-money gambling, but it mimics the variable-reward excitement of loot-box mechanics.

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“piglens only trade ender poles yes you heard me right only drop pearls”

“he's about to get so many endopods it's insane”

“pearls again please tell me it's a good amount no i keep getting two”

Toxic Behavior ModelingSome

The core premise features deception and manipulation framed as comedy — the creator uses a fake identity, a fabricated competition, and a fraudulent $1000 prize to trick a friend, then mocks him for being gullible. While presented as a prank and the friend ultimately reacts with comedic frustration, the behavior modeled (deception for entertainment, gloating) is borderline toxic.

See evidence (3)

“i used this email to invite him to a minecraft speedrunning competition but just because he might say no i also added a little incentive of a thousand dollars prize”

“i had to change my voice a little”

“he is the most gullible person i've ever trolled ever”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

Mild engagement-baiting is present through a guilt-tripping CTA at the end: 'subscribe to my channel if you want to survive the night oh sorry that was only a joke i didn't mean it it wasn't a joke subscribe to my channel right now'. This is presented as a joke but still uses a coercive framing.

See evidence (1)

“subscribe to my channel if you want to survive the night oh sorry that was only a joke i didn't mean it it wasn't a joke subscribe to my channel right now”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

This video has elements of low-quality stunt content — it is a prank video built around a fabricated speedrun competition with increasingly absurd modifications (5 ender dragons, guaranteed piglin trades). However, it is more of a creative prank than a pure shock-value stunt, and doesn't involve physical risk or destruction of property.

See evidence (2)

“there is so many end pillars and there's not one dragon not two dragons not three but five ender dragons inside the end”

“i have put oh my god i'm insane i'm absolutely crazy in this game”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceSome

Substantial playful/fantasy violence appears throughout as Minecraft combat: hitting iron golems, fighting blazes to collect rods, battling multiple ender dragons. All violence is clearly stylized block-game combat with no realistic gore or injury. It is presented as gameplay and comedy.

See evidence (3)

“okay we could get like full iron armor no way this guy's not mad at me right now”

“okay we need to kill him fast”

“five different dragons all over the place i i can't do anything”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a well-edited prank where the creator secretly alters a Minecraft world and pretends to be a stranger to trick his friend into a speedrun challenge for a $1,000 prize. On the positive side, it showcases clever game modifications, problem-solving, and humorous reactions, and many kids will enjoy the 'hidden changes' scavenger hunt. However, the entire video is built on deception—the friend is lied to multiple times, his genuine confusion is filmed, and he gets embarrassed when the reveal happens. There is no cruelty or bullying intent, but the lighthearted tone may blur the line for younger children between a friendly joke and actual manipulation. Parents should also note brief mild frustration (e.g., 'idiot') and the mention of $1,000 as a prize, though no real money changes hands.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What did you think of the way the video creator tricked his friend? Is it okay to prank someone if everyone laughs at the end?
2The friend didn't realize anything was wrong for a long time—why do you think people sometimes trust strangers online? How can you tell if someone is being honest?
3If you were the friend in this video, how would you feel when you found out it was all a setup? What would you say to the creator afterward?
4The creator changed the game in secret. Do you think it's fair to change the rules of a game without telling the other players? What makes a game fun for everyone?

What's This Video About?

Testing Speedrunners IQ on Minecraft to see How Smart he is... w/ Doni Bobes - Minecraft 🎮 MY SERVER IP 🡆 PLAY.SKYBLOCKNETWORK.COM Lynix: @Lynix 👀 Subscribe to my OTHER 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 👕 MERCH 🡆 http://donibobes.shop 🎥 MY EDITOR 🡆 https://twitter.com/saflmao IF YOU'RE READING THIS... 👉 LIKE AND SUB PLS MUSIC USED 🡆 All by Kevin Macleod at http://incompetech.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The video is recommended for ages 8 and up. Younger children may not understand the concept of a prank and could be upset by the deception or the friend's frustration, while older kids are more likely to enjoy the creativity and humor without taking the trick personally.

Is there any violence or bad language in the video?

No, there is no real violence or strong language. The Minecraft violence is cartoonish (fighting monsters), and the only slightly negative language is the friend saying 'I hate this guy' in a playful, frustrated way. The classification scores for language and violence are very low.

Does the video encourage lying or tricking friends?

The video is a harmless prank between friends who clearly have an established trolling relationship. However, it could be seen as modeling deception. Parents may want to discuss the difference between a funny joke that everyone enjoys and a mean trick that hurts feelings.

What is the educational value of this video?

The video has limited direct educational value, but it does showcase creative Minecraft modding, game mechanics, and problem-solving (the 'eight weird things'). It can also spark conversations about online safety, trust, and the ethics of pranks.

Are there any sponsored segments or hidden ads?

No, the video does not contain any sponsored content, product placements, or hidden advertising. It is a purely entertainment-based prank video with no commercial tie-ins.

Does the video show gambling or risky behavior?

There is a mention of a $1,000 prize to incentivize the speedrun, but no actual money changes hands. The classification score for gambling mechanics is low (0.20), and the reference is part of the fictional setup. It does not promote real gambling or betting.

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Testing Speedrunners IQ on Minecraft to see How Smart he is...

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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