Watchly Safety Review

Can 100,000 Pieces Of Paper Stop A Bullet?

MrBeast

12:39 · 26.0M views · December 6, 2017

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Major ConcernsReviewed June 2026

3Major Issues

4Moderate Concerns

6Minor Flags

This video is unsafe for children due to its graphic depiction of firearms, dangerous stunts, and pervasive crude humor. While it features a creative premise—testing if paper can stop bullets—the execution is chaotic, with reckless behavior, weapon misuse, and explicit language that overshadow any educational value. The video also includes undisclosed product placements and a lengthy segment about a home robbery, which may be disturbing for young viewers.

Content Breakdown · 13 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageSome

The transcript contains bleeped profanity and crude references, including a mention of bleeping out swearing and a joke about 'killing a ham' with a sexual innuendo.

See evidence (2)

“we even bleep out our swearing”

“killing a ham that's a dip Sam let's celebrate our Thanksgiving”

Realistic Violence, Threats & WeaponsA lot

The entire video revolves around shooting real guns (handguns, rifles) at stacks of paper to see if they can stop a bullet. There are explicit threats of death and injury, and a joke about shooting a book held by someone leading to pregnancy and jail. The content is presented as a real experiment with dangerous weapons.

See evidence (3)

“we have handguns we have rifles we have all sorts of guns”

“hopefully it doesn't stop it and I die”

“I'll hold a book you shoot it when I'm gonna shoot it and then I'll be pregnant and then I'll go to jail yeah and I'll die”

Sexual References & Suggestive ContentA little

There are crude sexual innuendos, including a joke about shooting a book leading to pregnancy and a comment about protecting one's nuts.

See evidence (2)

“I'll hold a book you shoot it when I'm gonna shoot it and then I'll be pregnant and then I'll go to jail yeah and I'll die”

“I'm gonna protect my nuts the rest of the day”

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

There is a brief mention of a racist comment ('suicide was that racist') and a joke about being 'edgy', but no sustained bullying or discriminatory attacks.

See evidence (2)

“suicide was that racist”

“are you so edgy”

Mental Health & Self-Harm ReferencesA little

There are casual suicide jokes and references to death, including 'hopefully it doesn't stop it and I die' and a joke about subscribing to save someone's soul.

See evidence (2)

“hopefully it doesn't stop it and I die”

“save them by subscribing if you subscribe like and comment he'll go to heaven he's at a better place now”

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The creator promotes his own merchandise store and a product (Asian stickers) without clear disclosure that it is an ad, though it is his own brand. There is also a mention of Viewstats, which may be a sponsorship.

See evidence (2)

“if you want to help me out visit mr. beast dot shop that is my shop I'm currently selling Asian stickers you should go buy some Asian stickers to help make up for all this”

“Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingSome

The creator mentions spending tens of thousands of dollars on luxury clothes (Louis Vuitton, Louboutin, Gucci) and then having them stolen, framing this as a significant loss.

See evidence (1)

“I actually had tens of thousands of dollars worth of clothes I went to New York and shopped with some of my YouTube friends that blew like 10 grand on clothes like you know Oh Lou Vuitton bag of Louboutin shoes Gucci all that stupid and he stole it also”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The creator uses emotional manipulation by asking for subscriptions to 'save' someone's soul and by framing a merchandise purchase as 'sympathy money'.

See evidence (2)

“save them by subscribing if you subscribe like and comment he'll go to heaven he's at a better place now”

“I don't need the money at all but I'm gonna use this for sympathy money”

Toxic Behavior ModelingSome

The video models dangerous behavior (shooting guns at a stack of paper with people nearby), theft jokes ('don't try to rob me'), and a prank-like framing of a risky experiment. The disclaimer 'do not try this at home' is undermined by the casual tone.

See evidence (2)

“do not try this at home we are trained professionals we can just lie right yeah play Call of Duty 130 yes exactly those guns you just pull the trigger”

“don't try to rob me oh my stuff is gone please stop robbing me”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsSome

The creator uses a guilt-tripping CTA by linking a subscription to saving someone's soul, and frames merchandise purchases as 'sympathy money' to coerce engagement.

See evidence (2)

“save them by subscribing if you subscribe like and comment he'll go to heaven he's at a better place now”

“I don't need the money at all but I'm gonna use this for sympathy money”

Dangerous Internet ChallengesA lot

The video itself is a dangerous challenge: shooting real guns at a stack of paper to see if it stops a bullet, with participants nearby. The disclaimer is weak and the behavior is imitable in a dangerous way.

See evidence (2)

“we have a hundred thousand pieces of paper we were going to see kill one bullet go through all these pieces of paper”

“do not try this at home we are trained professionals we can just lie right yeah play Call of Duty 130 yes exactly those guns you just pull the trigger”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA lot

The video is an extreme stunt: using 100,000 pieces of paper to stop a bullet, with multiple guns. It is designed for shock value and views, and the creator admits they got sidetracked and didn't complete the original plan.

See evidence (2)

“we have a hundred thousand pieces of paper we were going to see kill one bullet go through all these pieces of paper”

“we didn't kill most the pieces of paper honestly we got sidetracked”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

There is a brief reference to playing Call of Duty, which is a video game with fantasy violence, but the context is about real guns, not gameplay.

See evidence (1)

“play Call of Duty 130 yes exactly those guns you just pull the trigger”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should be aware that this video contains realistic violence with multiple firearms (pistols, rifles, shotguns), including graphic shots of bullets piercing paper and a ham being shot. There is crude language (bleeped but obvious), dangerous stunts (e.g., holding a book while someone shoots it), and a segment where the creator discusses a home robbery in detail, which could frighten children. The video also features undisclosed advertising for Snapple and MrBeast merchandise, and includes jokes about robbery, racism, and death. Positively, it shows teamwork and problem-solving, but these are overshadowed by the overall reckless tone.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the creators said 'don't try this at home'? What makes their actions dangerous?
2How did the video make you feel when they shot the ham or talked about the robbery? Is that okay to joke about?
3Did you notice any ads in the video? How can you tell when someone is trying to sell you something?
4What would you do if you saw someone acting unsafely with a gun in real life?

What's This Video About?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 13 and up due to graphic weapon use, crude humor, and mature themes like robbery and death. Younger children may be frightened or imitate dangerous behavior.

Is there any educational value in this video?

The video has minimal educational value; it tests whether paper can stop bullets, but the focus is on entertainment and stunts rather than science. The chaotic presentation and lack of safety messaging undermine any learning.

Does the video contain violence or dangerous behavior?

Yes, the video features realistic violence with multiple guns, including shooting at paper and a ham, and a dangerous stunt where someone holds a book while it is shot. The creators state they are professionals, but the behavior is unsafe for children to imitate.

Are there any product placements or ads?

Yes, the video includes undisclosed advertising for Snapple and MrBeast merchandise (e.g., 'Asian stickers'). The creators also joke about wanting paid sponsorships, which may confuse children about commercial intent.

Is the language in the video appropriate for kids?

No, the video contains crude language that is bleeped but still obvious (e.g., 'sucks,' 'pissed off'), and includes jokes about racism and death. The tone is immature and may not be suitable for younger audiences.

What should I discuss with my child after they watch this?

Talk about the dangers of firearms and why stunts like these are not safe to try at home. Also discuss how to identify advertising in videos and why joking about serious topics like robbery can be harmful.

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Can 100,000 Pieces Of Paper Stop A Bullet?

Content Breakdown · 13 Categories

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

What's This Video About?

Frequently Asked Questions

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