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I Took Apart My Friends Car And Put It In His Room

MrBeast

10:16 · 16.0M views · May 25, 2018

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

5Moderate Concerns

3Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but features prank-style destruction and mild crude humor that may require parental guidance. The positive message of buying a friend a new car is overshadowed by scenes of disassembling a vehicle, teasing about personal items, and mild name-calling. Overall, it's a high-energy stunt video with a generous outcome, but younger viewers might imitate the destructive behavior.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageSome

The transcript contains one instance of strong language: 'What the ****?' and the word 'fuck' used in a casual, non-sexual context ('I fuck up their cars'). This is mild profanity, not pervasive, but present.

See evidence (2)

“What the ****?”N/A

“I fuck up their cars”

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

The prank involves disassembling a friend's car without consent, which could be considered a form of bullying or cruel behavior, though it appears to be a planned surprise prank among friends. The language 'I fuck up their cars' frames the act as destructive, but the context suggests it's a playful, albeit extreme, prank.

See evidence (2)

“I hire employees and then I fuck up their cars”N/A

“WE PUT HIS CAR IN HIS ROOM AND SURPRISED HIM”

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentSome

The description includes a sponsored link for War Robots ('Visit https://spons.org/MrBeast... to install War Robots for free'). This is disclosed as a sponsor link, but the placement in the description without a verbal disclosure in the transcript (which is not provided) could be considered borderline. However, the sponsor is clearly marked, so it's not fully hidden.

See evidence (1)

“Visit https://spons.org/MrBeast on your iPhone or Android phone to install War Robots for free.”N/A

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

The prank involves disassembling a car, which is a significant financial item. The act of 'flexing' by destroying or modifying expensive property could be seen as wealth flexing, but the context is a prank among friends, not a direct display of wealth.

See evidence (1)

“I Took Apart My Friends Car And Put It In His Room”N/A

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The description includes 'SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG' and 'FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS!' which are humorous but manipulative calls to action that create false urgency and guilt-tripping. This is mild but present.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”N/A

“FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS!”

Toxic Behavior ModelingSome

The prank involves disassembling a friend's car without consent, which could model destructive behavior as humorous. The phrase 'I fuck up their cars' frames property damage as a joke. However, the context suggests it's a planned surprise, not malicious.

See evidence (2)

“I hire employees and then I fuck up their cars”N/A

“WE PUT HIS CAR IN HIS ROOM AND SURPRISED HIM”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsSome

The description contains multiple manipulative CTAs: 'SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG' and 'FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS!' These use humor but also guilt-tripping and threats to coerce engagement.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”N/A

“FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS!”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video is a stunt: disassembling a car and reassembling it in a room. This is an extreme, gimmicky prank designed for shock value, fitting the 'stunt content' category. It is not educational or documentary.

See evidence (1)

“I Took Apart My Friends Car And Put It In His Room”N/A

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should know that this video involves dismantling a car with tools, which could inspire risky imitation. There is mild crude language (e.g., 'piece of crap'), teasing about Magic: The Gathering cards ('nerd'), and a brief moment where the host jokes about stealing money found in the car. However, the video ends with the host buying the employee a new car, reinforcing generosity. Kids may learn about teamwork and surprise gifts, but the prank element and casual destruction need discussion.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think Jimmy took apart Garrett's car instead of just telling him about the surprise?
2How did Garrett react when he saw his car in his office? Was he really mad or happy?
3Is it okay to take apart someone else's things even if you plan to replace them? Why or why not?
4What does this video teach us about being generous to friends?

What's This Video About?

WE PUT HIS CAR IN HIS ROOM AND SURPRISED HIM Visit https://spons.org/MrBeast on your iPhone or Android phone to install War Robots for free. Merch - https://mrbeast.store Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ 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. Younger children may imitate the destructive behavior or be confused by the prank, while older kids can understand the generous outcome and discuss the ethics of the prank.

Does the video contain any bad language?

There is mild crude language, such as 'piece of crap' and 'ugly,' but no strong profanity. The classification score for strong language is low (0.40), indicating only minor instances.

Is the car destruction safe for kids to watch?

The car is already broken and not drivable, so the destruction is staged for entertainment. However, kids might be tempted to try similar stunts with toys or objects, so parental guidance is advised.

Does the video promote materialism or wealth flexing?

There is some wealth flexing (buying a car with a check, mentioning a $50,000 Jaguar), but the main message is generosity. The host uses his money to help a friend, which can be a positive talking point.

Are there any hidden advertisements or sponsored content?

The video has a moderate score (0.40) for hidden advertising, but no obvious sponsored segments. The mention of 'Magic: The Gathering' and 'iCarly' is likely just pop culture references, not paid promotions.

Is the prank mean-spirited or bullying?

The prank involves destroying a car, but the target (Garrett) is in on the surprise and receives a new car. The teasing is mild and playful, though some comments (e.g., 'nerd') could be seen as mildly insulting. Overall, it's not bullying, but parents can discuss respectful behavior.

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I Took Apart My Friends Car And Put It In His Room

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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