Watchly Safety Review

How Many Toy Cars Does It Take To Pull A Real Car?

11:48 · 41.4M views · May 4, 2018

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

This episode is safe for most kids apart from several sponsored segments woven into the experiment. The video creatively tests whether RC cars can pull a real car, offering a fun lesson in physics and teamwork, and ends with a positive message about recycling and donating to Toys for Tots. However, parents should be aware of product placements for MrBeast merchandise, Traxxas, and Flex Seal, as well as mild crude humor and playful teasing.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

No strong or crude language appears in this video. The dialogue is clean and family-friendly throughout.

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The video contains multiple instances of product placement and brand promotion that are not clearly disclosed as sponsored. The host promotes Traxxas RC cars, Horizon Hobby, and his own merchandise (shopmrbeast.com) without explicit sponsorship disclosure. However, the merchandise promotion is clearly his own brand, and the RC car brands are mentioned in a positive light but not necessarily paid. The lack of clear disclosure for the RC car brands raises a minor concern.

See evidence (3)

“If you wanna buy any of these cars, we have a link to, hopefully, my Instagram and some other Instagrams in the description below.”

“A huge shout out to Jeff and Steve over at Traxxas. They were a really big help with us and also Grant, Andy and Sarah over at Horizon Hobby.”

“If you want a chance to win $10,000, just go to shopmrbeast.com, buy some merch...”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

There is mild wealth flexing in the video, such as mentioning the cost of the RC cars ('seven grand worth of RC car') and the giveaway of $10,000. However, it is not excessive and is framed as part of the experiment and giveaway promotion.

See evidence (2)

“If your car ever breaks down, all you need is, like, seven grand worth of RC car.”

“If you want a chance to win $10,000, just go to shopmrbeast.com...”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

There is very mild parasocial language, such as 'I love you guys' implied through the friendly tone, but no overt emotional manipulation or guilt-tripping. The video is generally straightforward.

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

No toxic behavior modeling appears. The video includes playful banter and mild pranks (e.g., taking a water bottle, pretending to hit a car), but these are clearly in jest and not harmful. The overall tone is positive and fun.

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The video includes mild engagement baiting, such as 'SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG' in the description and 'Rock, paper, scissors. Rock, paper, scissors, shoot' at the end as a playful call to subscribe. These are not severe but are present.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

“Rock, paper, scissors. Rock, paper, scissors, shoot.”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video has elements of stunt content, such as using an army of RC cars to pull a real car, which is a gimmick. However, it is not extreme or harmful, and the cars are donated to Toys for Tots at the end, adding a positive element.

See evidence (2)

“We're gonna take all these RC cars tied to a real car and move that car using only RC cars.”

“We're gonna box 'em all up and make a lot of kids happy for Christmas.”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

No playful or fantasy violence appears. The video includes mild pretend aggression (e.g., 'You wanna go, man?') but it is clearly joking and not violent.

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a fun, high-energy experiment that teaches basic physics concepts like force and weight, and promotes positive values such as teamwork, recycling, and charity (donating to Toys for Tots). However, it contains several sponsored segments and product placements for MrBeast merchandise, Traxxas RC cars, and Flex Seal, which may encourage consumerism. There is also mild crude humor (e.g., jokes about kissing cars, a snot tissue) and playful teasing among the hosts. The video is generally safe for children aged 8 and up, but parents should be aware of the marketing elements and discuss them with their kids.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the RC cars were able to pull the real car? What does that teach us about force and teamwork?
2The video showed the old car being recycled and unused toys donated to Toys for Tots. Why is it important to recycle and give to others?
3Did you notice any parts of the video that were trying to sell you something? How can you tell when a video is advertising a product?
4The hosts joked around a lot. Was any of the humor mean or hurtful? How can we have fun without making others feel bad?

What's This Video About?

I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS WORKED IT WAS CRAZY! New Merch - https://mrbeast.store Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ Instagram for the guy who helped me! (He did a lot and I appreciate it!) @raudlecyan And their rc store is @grc_greenville SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG For any questions or inquiries regarding this video please reach out to chucky@mrbeastbusiness.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- ► FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS! • Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrBeastYT • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast --------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 8 and up. The content is generally safe and entertaining, with a fun science experiment and positive messages about recycling and charity, but it includes some mild crude humor, product promotion, and a brief mention of destroying a car that may confuse younger children.

What educational value does this video have?

The video features a science experiment testing if RC cars can pull a real car, which teaches basic physics concepts like force and weight. It also includes positive messages about recycling an old car and donating unused toys to Toys for Tots, promoting charity and environmental awareness.

Does the video contain hidden advertising or sponsored content?

Yes, the video contains several sponsored segments and product placements, including mentions of MrBeast merchandise (shopmrbeast.com), Traxxas RC cars, and Flex Seal. These are woven into the content and may influence children's desires for these products.

Are there any concerns about language or behavior in this video?

The video includes mild crude humor, such as jokes about moisturizing, kissing cars, and a snot tissue. There is also playful teasing and a brief mention of destroying a car (though it is recycled). No strong language, violence, or sexual content is present.

What positive messages does this video convey?

The video promotes positive values like teamwork (working together to pull the car), recycling (the old car is scrapped), and charity (donating unused RC cars to Toys for Tots). It also encourages curiosity and problem-solving through the experiment.

Does the video encourage gambling or spending money?

The video includes a contest where viewers can win $10,000 by buying MrBeast merchandise and earning Beast points. This is a form of engagement baiting and materialism, as it encourages spending money for a chance to win. Parents should discuss the difference between genuine fun and marketing tactics.

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How Many Toy Cars Does It Take To Pull A Real Car?

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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