Ratatouille Birthday Cake

This video is safe for most kids but contains strong emotional manipulation and engagement baiting, as the creator pressures viewers to subscribe for a birthday wish. The positive aspect is that it's a harmless baking video, but the constant plea for subscriptions may make children feel obligated to comply. Parents should be aware of the manipulative tactics used to grow the channel.

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Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationSome

The creator uses emotional appeals and guilt-tripping to pressure viewers into subscribing, framing it as a personal favor for their birthday and implying that not subscribing means the viewer hasn't 'laughed, learned, or felt any kind of happiness' from the channel.

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“I only have one wish. Together, I want to become the biggest food channel on YouTube in the next 24 hours. But I need your help.”

“If everyone watching this video just clicks the subscribe button right now, we will make history today.”

“To anybody else who has ever laughed, learned, or felt any kind of happiness from one of my videos, please subscribe to help make my birthday one I'll never forget.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA lot

The creator uses a highly manipulative call-to-action by framing the subscribe request as a birthday wish, implying that not subscribing means the viewer doesn't care about the creator's happiness, and using the 'make history' and '25 million already subscribed' peer-pressure tactics.

See evidence (4)

“Today's my birthday and I only have one wish. Together, I want to become the biggest food channel on YouTube in the next 24 hours. But I need your help.”

“If everyone watching this video just clicks the subscribe button right now, we will make history today.”

“Over 25 million of you have already subscribed and officially joined along in this journey.”

“please subscribe to help make my birthday one I'll never forget.”

What Parents Need to Know

The video features a creator making a Ratatouille-themed birthday cake, which is creative and engaging for kids interested in cooking or Disney. However, the entire video is framed around a manipulative request for subscribers, with the creator stating that their only birthday wish is to become the biggest food channel on YouTube. This can teach children that it's acceptable to use emotional pressure to get what they want, and may make them feel guilty if they don't subscribe. There is no other concerning content, but the underlying message about social media validation is worth discussing.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the creator asked everyone to subscribe for their birthday? How did that make you feel?
2What are some ways you can support your favorite creators without feeling pressured?
3Do you think it's okay to ask people to do something for you on your birthday? Why or why not?
4What did you learn from watching the cake being made? Would you like to try making something similar?

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The video is recommended for ages 8 and up due to the manipulative subscription request. Younger children may not understand the pressure and could feel obligated to subscribe.

Is there any inappropriate content in the video?

No, there is no strong language, violence, or sexual content. The only concern is the emotional manipulation used to encourage subscriptions.

What is the educational value of this video?

The video shows how to make a Ratatouille-themed cake, which can inspire creativity and interest in baking. However, the educational aspect is overshadowed by the subscription plea.

Does the video contain hidden advertising?

No, there is no hidden advertising or sponsored content. The only promotion is for the creator's own channel.

Is the creator's behavior a good model for children?

The creator's behavior is not ideal, as they use emotional manipulation to gain subscribers. This can teach children that it's okay to pressure others for personal gain.

Should I let my child watch this video?

It depends on your child's age and maturity. For children 8 and up, it can be a discussion point about online pressure. For younger kids, it's best to skip it.

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