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Would You Rather Have A Giant Diamond or $100,000?

MrBeast

12:24 · 208.8M views · September 26, 2020

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Major ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Major Issue

2Moderate Concerns

5Minor Flags

This episode is safe for most kids apart from its heavy focus on materialism and hidden advertising woven into the challenges. The video is entertaining and creative, with a heartwarming proposal moment, but it repeatedly emphasizes large sums of money and expensive prizes, which may shape children's values around wealth. Parents should watch alongside to discuss the difference between entertainment and real-life priorities.

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, with no profanity, slurs, or crude bathroom humor beyond a single mild fart joke.

See evidence (1)

“There you go. (guy farting)”

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA lot

The video contains a prominent sponsored segment for Dragon City (a mobile game) with a download link in the description. While the sponsorship is disclosed in the description, the integration within the video itself is not clearly marked as an ad, and the contest terms reference the sponsor. This constitutes hidden advertising.

See evidence (2)

“Download link: https://dragoncity.onelink.me/DDHl/MrBeast”

“Terms & Conditions: Dragon City Contest”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingSome

The video heavily features large sums of money ($100,000, $38,000 ring, $10,000, $15,000 for a wedding) and luxury prizes (MacBook Pro, Oculus Rift, iPad, car). While presented as giveaways, the constant focus on high-value items and cash amounts normalizes extreme wealth and materialism.

See evidence (3)

“Would you rather have $100,000 or one of the most rarest diamonds on the planet”

“If you guess how many jelly beans are in this jar, I will give you $1 million”

“You just made $38,000”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video includes some parasocial elements like 'Subscribe or I take your dog' and 'follow all of these or i will kick you' in the description, but these are presented as humorous threats rather than genuine emotional manipulation. The on-screen interactions are respectful and consensual.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

“follow all of these or i will kick you”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

No toxic behavior modeling appears in this video. Pranks are mild and consensual (mustard bucket, slime), and all participants are willing. The fart joke is crude but not harmful.

See evidence (2)

“(guy farting) There you go. - Thank you.”

“Oh, I lied about the $10,000. It was mustard.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsSome

The video uses aggressive engagement-baiting in the description ('SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG', 'follow all of these or i will kick you') and includes a mid-video call to action ('Make sure you guys watch to the end'). While presented humorously, these are manipulative CTAs designed to coerce subscriptions and extended viewing.

See evidence (3)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

“follow all of these or i will kick you”

“Make sure you guys watch to the end so you see how much money he made”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video includes some stunt-driven elements like the giant ice block and the ramen car, but these are presented as creative giveaways rather than shock-value content. The cup-laying challenge is repetitive but not extreme.

See evidence (2)

“We literally took a briefcase full of 10 grand, put it in water and froze it”

“this car right here is made outta ramen”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

No playful or fantasy violence appears in this video. The ice-breaking challenge involves a pickax but is directed at ice, not people, and is presented as a game rather than combat.

See evidence (1)

“You have 15 swings to get to the briefcase. (ice smashing)”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should be aware that this MrBeast video is a high-energy entertainment piece centered on money giveaways and challenges. It does not contain violence, sexual content, or substance use, but it heavily emphasizes materialism and wealth (score 0.60), which may influence children's values. The video also has a high hidden advertising score (0.80), meaning it likely includes undisclosed sponsored content. On the positive side, the video showcases creativity in challenges, teamwork (e.g., brothers working together), and a heartwarming proposal moment. However, the constant focus on large sums of money and the emotional rollercoaster of winning/losing may be intense for younger viewers.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What did you think about the way people reacted when they won or lost money? How would you feel in their shoes?
2The video shows a lot of expensive prizes and money. Do you think having a lot of money is the most important thing in life? Why or why not?
3At the end, a couple got engaged and won money for their wedding. What do you think about combining a big life moment with a game show?
4Some of the challenges involved tricking people or making them feel bad. Is that a fun way to treat others? How could the challenges be made more fair?

What's This Video About?

I cant believe i spent this much again.... Download link: https://dragoncity.onelink.me/DDHl/MrBeast New 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 all of these or i will kick you • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrBeast6000/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrBeast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast -------------------------------------------------------------------- Terms & Conditions: Dragon City Contest Eligibility: open only to individuals adults, who are residents of the United States of America (excluding New York and Florida), the United Kingdom, Canada (excluding Quebec), Germany, and Spain. A young person in the U.S. or Canada should have permission from a parent or legal guardian to participate. You can read the full Terms and Conditions here: https://socialpoint.helpshift.com/a/dragon-city/?s=hot-topics-what-s-new&f=mrbeast-runner-island-challenge---official-rules&l=en

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The video is recommended for ages 10 and up. It contains high-stakes challenges, mild disappointment, and a strong focus on money and materialism, which may be confusing or overwhelming for younger children.

What is the content of this video?

The video is a MrBeast production featuring a series of money-based challenges, including a diamond vs. cash choice, a jelly bean guessing game, a cup-stacking task, and a relationship test that ends in a proposal. It is entertainment content with no educational value.

Does the video promote materialism?

Yes, the video heavily promotes materialism and wealth flexing, with a high score of 0.60. It repeatedly emphasizes large sums of money and expensive prizes, which can shape children's values around wealth and consumption.

Are there any scary or upsetting moments?

The video includes mild pranks (e.g., a bucket of mustard instead of money) and moments of disappointment when contestants lose. There is no violence, but the emotional highs and lows may be intense for sensitive children.

Does the video contain hidden advertising?

The video has a high hidden advertising score of 0.80, indicating that it may contain undisclosed sponsored content or product placements. Parents should be aware that the video is designed to promote brands or products subtly.

Does the video model any negative behaviors?

The video has a low score for toxic behavior (0.20) and no bullying or discrimination. However, it does model some manipulative behavior (e.g., tricking contestants) and engagement baiting (0.40), which may influence children's social interactions.

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Would You Rather Have A Giant Diamond or $100,000?

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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