Watchly Safety Review

Simple Watermelon Smoothie Hack

1:43 · 20.6M views · September 2, 2013

Safe for Most KidsReviewed June 2026

This fun, creative life-hack video is safe for most kids and offers a genuinely clever summertime activity using a watermelon, drill, and coat hanger. It's lighthearted and entertaining, though the drill and wire-cutting steps mean this is a project for adults to lead, not kids to attempt solo.

What Parents Need to Know

This short video shows a creative hack for turning a whole watermelon into a smoothie dispenser using a drill and a bent coat hanger — it's a genuinely fun, low-cost idea perfect for summer gatherings. The content is completely clean with no language, violence, or inappropriate themes of any kind. The main thing parents should know is that the technique involves power tools and cutting, so adult supervision is essential if kids want to try it at home. On the positive side, it sparks creativity, encourages outdoor social activities, and promotes a healthy, fruit-based snack — kids are likely to get excited about healthy eating when it's presented this way.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the video says kids should ask a grown-up before trying the drill part at home?
2Can you think of another fruit or food you could do something creative with for a party?
3What other tools in the kitchen or garage are only safe for adults to use, and why?
4If you were the 'hero of the picnic,' what fun food hack would you want to bring?

What's This Video About?

Here is a simple trick to make you the boss of the picnic. Create a refreshing watermelon smoothie with essentially no mess in 2 minutes. I make videos like this once a month all year long while supplies last: SUBSCRIBE: http://tinyurl.com/MarkRober-Sub CHECK OUT MY CHANNEL: http://tinyurl.com/MarkRober-YouTube FOLLOW ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/#!/MarkRober FACEBOOK ME: https://www.facebook.com/MarkRoberYouTube MUSIC: -All music created by j.ournal - you should go sub his video poem channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNyMHEr5Wybaz5PiYu5NtA Twitter: http://twitter.com/qwiet Facebook: http://facebook.com/qwiet

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is appropriate for kids around age 5 and up to watch. The content is completely clean and fun, though the actual activity involves a drill and wire cutting, which should only be done by adults regardless of the child's age.

Is this video safe for young children to watch?

Yes, the video is very safe to watch — there is no inappropriate language, violence, or concerning content of any kind. It's a short, upbeat life-hack clip with a playful ending featuring children laughing.

Does the video encourage kids to use dangerous tools on their own?

The video doesn't explicitly warn against unsupervised use, but it's clearly an adult demonstrating the hack. Parents should remind children that drills and wire cutters are adult tools and the fun part kids can participate in is the pouring and drinking.

Is there any advertising or sponsored content in this video?

No, there are no sponsored segments, product promotions, or brand placements detected in this video. It's a straightforward life-hack demonstration with no commercial agenda.

Does this video have any educational value for kids?

Yes — it models creative problem-solving, DIY thinking, and presents fruit as a fun and appealing snack. It can be a great conversation starter about healthy eating and simple engineering concepts like repurposing everyday objects.

Is the watermelon smoothie hack actually safe to eat?

The hack appears hygienic as long as the coat hanger used is clean and food-safe. Parents should ensure any tools inserted into food are thoroughly cleaned beforehand, and supervise the preparation to make sure the final drink is safe for kids to consume.

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Simple Watermelon Smoothie Hack

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

What's This Video About?

Frequently Asked Questions

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