Watchly Safety Review

Life Hacks You Need To Know

6:50 · 7.4M views · December 8, 2017

Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

This video is safe for most kids but is essentially a chaotic, low-quality sketch filled with sponsored plugs and crude humor. The positive side is its lighthearted, silly tone and some creative problem-solving, but concerns include frequent references to depression, a joke about cutting off a hand, and heavy product placement for MrBeast. Overall, it's more about entertainment than real life hacks, and the constant sponsored content may confuse younger viewers.

Content Breakdown · 10 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentSome

The video repeatedly promotes the creator's merchandise store (mrbeast.store) and a product (Flex Seal) in a way that blurs organic content and advertising, though the store is disclosed in the description.

See evidence (3)

“you solve every life problem you have by going to Mr beast. shop”

“using our flexx seal”

“NEW Merch Store! - https://mrbeast.store”

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

Mild crude language appears in the form of 'crap' and 'sucks', but no strong profanity or slurs are present.

See evidence (2)

“I'm tired of this crappy car”

“this life hack sucks”

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

Mild teasing and a racial stereotype joke appear, but they are brief and not sustained hostility.

See evidence (2)

“don't you hate it when you trying to talk to your white friend and he'd be like my dad's going to sue you lawyer boy”

“tell him to moisturize”

Mental Health & Self-Harm ReferencesA little

Casual references to depression and self-harm (cutting off hand) appear in a comedic context, but are not serious or instructional.

See evidence (3)

“do you have depression yes do you need yes yes yes yes”

“I don't think I should cut off my hand”

“meteor depression”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

A brief moment of wealth flexing appears with the 'butterfly door' luxury car reference, but it is not a central theme.

See evidence (1)

“thank you dark floors cul I appreciate it butterfly door wow dude Mr Beast shop is the greatest religion”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video uses guilt-tripping and emotional pleas to drive engagement, such as asking viewers to vote for the creator's drawing and referencing having 'nothing else going on in my life'.

See evidence (2)

“please vote for me I have nothing else going on in my life”

“tell him to moisturize in case you forgot”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsSome

The video uses emotional manipulation and a direct plea for comments/votes, but stops short of superstition or coercion.

See evidence (2)

“please vote for me I have nothing else going on in my life”

“leave a comment down below who won”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video features absurd stunts (homemade blender, egg coated in Flex Seal, cutting USB cable) and a Minecraft segment to pad runtime, fitting the 'stunt-driven' category.

See evidence (3)

“here's how you make a homemade blender”

“you just take your USB and you cut it off and put a pencil on the end”

“how to get a video to 10 minutes we shall do it with the Minecraft building”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

A brief Minecraft segment includes building a golem, which is fantasy violence, but it is minimal and not a focus.

See evidence (1)

“I finished the Golem are you guys proud of me”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

Mild toxic behavior appears, such as clickbait admission and a prank-like suggestion to cut off a hand, but it is presented as obvious comedy.

See evidence (2)

“I got click baited and so did you hey it's what everyone does”

“I don't think I should cut off my hand”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should be aware that this video is not a genuine life hack tutorial but a comedic skit by Dude Perfect. It includes several concerning elements: a joke about cutting off a hand to use as a pen, references to depression and failing math class, mild crude humor (e.g., 'sexually harassing my viewers'), and heavy promotion of MrBeast merchandise. On the positive side, it encourages creativity (drawing competition, Minecraft building) and has a playful, non-violent tone. However, the constant sponsored content and low-quality stunts may not be suitable for very young children who might imitate the dangerous actions shown.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the video calls these 'life hacks' when most of them are jokes or don't work?
2What would you do if a friend told you they were feeling depressed like the character in the video?
3How can you tell the difference between a real life hack and a silly prank online?
4The video mentions 'click bait' — what does that mean, and why is it important to be careful about what you click?

What's This Video About?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The recommended age is 10 and up. The video contains references to depression, a joke about self-harm (cutting off a hand), and mild crude humor, which may be confusing or upsetting for younger children. Older kids can understand that it's a parody and not real advice.

Does this video contain real life hacks?

No, the 'life hacks' shown are mostly jokes or pranks, like using a pencil as a USB or coating an egg in Flex Seal. They are not practical or safe to try at home. The video is a comedy sketch, not a tutorial.

Are there any dangerous stunts in the video?

Yes, there is a joke about cutting off a hand to use as a pen, and a segment where a character puts Flex Seal on his hand, which could be dangerous if imitated. Parents should explain that these are not safe to try.

Is there any sponsored content or advertising in the video?

Yes, the video heavily promotes MrBeast merchandise and includes a segment where characters say 'go to MrBeast.shop' and 'Dude Perfect.' This is hidden advertising that may not be obvious to children.

Does the video address mental health appropriately?

No, mental health is treated lightly, with characters joking about depression and failing math. The solution offered is to buy merchandise, which is not helpful. Parents should discuss healthy ways to cope with sadness or school stress.

Is there any crude language or inappropriate humor?

There is mild crude humor, such as a character saying 'sexually harassing my viewers' as a joke, and references to 'click bait.' No strong profanity is used, but the humor may be too mature for younger kids.

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Life Hacks You Need To Know

Content Breakdown · 10 Categories

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

What's This Video About?

Frequently Asked Questions

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