Watchly Safety Review

Paying People $10,000 To Eat Ghost Pepper

14:46 · 41.0M views · June 1, 2019

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

This video is safe for most kids aged 10 and up, with only a few mildly awkward pranks and dares that might confuse younger viewers. The positive side is that it encourages creativity, teamwork, and resilience through fun challenges, and the hosts are generally kind and fair to participants. However, parents should be aware of brief moments involving calling an ex about cheating and faking a pregnancy, which are played for laughs but may require discussion.

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

The video centers on giving away large sums of money, which could be seen as wealth flexing, but it is the core premise of the challenge format.

See evidence (4)

“$10,000 check”

“$5,000 each”

“$800 for calling ex”

“$600 for punting baby doll”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

Some dares involve embarrassing or mildly harmful actions (calling ex about cheating, punching oneself, squirting lemon in eye), but they are consensual and presented as comedy.

See evidence (3)

“Call your ex and ask why you broke up”

“He punched his nuts”

“Squirt lemons in his eye”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video is stunt-driven with money giveaways and unusual challenges, but it is typical for the channel and not excessively extreme.

See evidence (3)

“$10,000 for eating ghost pepper”

“Punt the baby doll”

“Cry on command”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a typical MrBeast-style challenge video where strangers are offered money to eat ghost peppers (which are later revealed to be fake) and complete other dares. The content is mostly harmless and funny, but parents should be aware of a few moments: a participant calls his ex to ask why they broke up (implying cheating), another calls his mom to say he got someone pregnant (as a joke), and there is a segment where a man punches himself in the groin to try to cry on command. These moments are brief and played for laughs, but they may be confusing or inappropriate for younger children. On the positive side, the video encourages creativity, teamwork, and resilience, and it shows people being rewarded for trying new things. The overall tone is lighthearted and positive, with no real cruelty or danger.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the people in the video were willing to eat a ghost pepper for money? Would you ever do something like that?
2What did you think about the prank where someone called his mom to say he got someone pregnant? Was that funny or not? Why?
3The video shows people winning money for doing silly things. Do you think that's a realistic way to earn money? What are some better ways to earn money?
4How do you think the people felt when they found out the ghost peppers weren't real? Was it fair that they still got the money?

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 10 and up. It contains mild pranks, dares, and some uncomfortable social situations (like calling an ex or faking a pregnancy) that younger children may not understand or may find confusing.

Are there any pranks or dares in the video that might be concerning?

The video features pranks and dares, such as calling an ex to ask why they broke up, calling a mom to say someone got pregnant, and quitting a fake job at McDonald's. These are meant to be humorous but could be confusing or inappropriate for younger viewers.

Does the video promote materialism or unhealthy attitudes about money?

The video has a moderate focus on money, with participants winning cash for completing challenges. While it can spark conversations about earning money, it also emphasizes quick, easy cash for stunts, which may not reflect real-world financial responsibility.

Paying People $10,000 To Eat Ghost Pepper

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

What's This Video About?

Frequently Asked Questions

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