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Testing Clickbait Minecraft Traps That Are Lies…

PrestonPlayz

20:03 · 2.7M views · November 23, 2024

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

3Moderate Concerns

5Minor Flags

This Minecraft trap-testing video is safe for most kids who enjoy harmless prank content, but it has frequent engagement-baiting CTAs and one sponsored pitch embedded in the lesson. The video's positives include creative problem-solving, basic Redstone mechanics, and a lighthearted tone between friends, but the constant pleas for ratings, subscriptions, and Discord joins can feel manipulative to younger viewers.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

No strong or crude language appears in the provided excerpts. The language is casual but family-friendly, with no profanity, slurs, or crude bathroom humor detected.

Sexual References & Suggestive ContentA little

A mild double entendre appears when the creator says "why is there two beds in this house... just one for me and one for you or what" — this could be interpreted as a suggestive joke, though it's very mild and likely intended as playful banter rather than explicit sexual reference.

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“why is there two beds in this house... just one for me and one for you or what”

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

While the video description discloses Epidemic Sound and includes standard merch/app promotions, the creator's Discord link and call-to-action to send trap ideas could be seen as community-building rather than hidden advertising. No undisclosed sponsorships were detected in the transcript.

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“please join our Discord Link in the description send me the best ones”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationSome

The creator uses emotional guilt-tripping language to drive engagement: "I'm sorry I let you down" and "clearly I suck at finding these" followed by a plea for audience help. The phrase "I love you" creates false intimacy. These are mild but present parasocial manipulation tactics.

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“please click either one of these videos so that way next time we prank Chase we actually get the 10 out of 10 rating thank you I love you I'm sorry I let you down”

“I need everybody's help okay clearly I'm not getting enough good traps or pranks”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The video centers on testing "clickbait traps" that prank another player (Chase). While pranks are in-game and relatively mild, the framing of getting a "10 out of 10" rating for pranks could model harmful prank culture, though the context is clearly within a video game and the pranks are non-physical.

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“Testing Clickbait Minecraft Traps That Are Lies”

“I will get that 10 out of 10 by the way”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsSome

The creator uses guilt-tripping CTAs: "clearly I suck at finding these" followed by a plea for Discord submissions, and "I'm sorry I let you down" asking viewers to click other videos to get a better rating. These tactics manipulate viewers to engage through emotional obligation.

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“I'm sorry I let you down”

“I need everybody's help okay clearly I'm not getting enough good traps or pranks”

“please click either one of these videos so that way next time we prank Chase we actually get the 10 out of 10 rating”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video title includes 'Testing Clickbait Minecraft Traps' which has a stunt-like premise, but the content is standard Minecraft gameplay with pranks — no extreme eating, destruction, or endurance gimmicks are present in the excerpts.

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“Testing Clickbait Minecraft Traps That Are Lies”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceSome

The video features Minecraft-style traps such as 'it didn't even kill you' and 'it doesn't kill you' — all within the safe, consequence-free fantasy framework of the game. This is clearly playful and stylized violence typical of the game.

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“the only bad thing is it doesn't kill you”

“it didn't even kill you”

What Parents Need to Know

The video is built around testing Minecraft traps, which teaches basic Redstone and game mechanics in an entertaining way. The main concerns are the frequent engagement-baiting (asking for 10/10 ratings, Discord joins, and 'click either video') and one sponsored segment that suddenly offers $10 for a good rating. There is mild crude language ('garbo,' 'cringey'), playful frustration, and a moment where the host tricks a friend into a deadly fall. The content is otherwise non-vulgar and fantasy-based.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Which trap do you think was the most creative, and which one would you like to build?
2Why do you think the host kept asking for a 10/10 rating? Did that make you want to give one?
3What does the video teach about Minecraft Redstone and game mechanics?
4How would you feel if a friend tricked you with an invisible chest trap? Is it okay if it's just a game?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

8+ because the content is fantasy-based and non-violent, but young children may be confused by the engagement-baiting and sponsored asks.

Does the video contain any violence or inappropriate language?

No realistic violence—all harm is cartoonish (falling in lava, poison potions). There is very mild crude language like 'garbo' and 'cringey,' but no profanity.

Is this video secretly trying to sell me something?

Yes, partially. There is a moment where the host says 'give me $10' in a sponsored tone and frequently pushes viewers to join his Discord and click other videos, which some parents may find manipulative.

What educational value does this video have?

It teaches basic Minecraft Redstone mechanics, trap-building logic, and creative problem-solving. Kids may learn how hoppers, minecarts, and Redstone clocks work.

Are the hosts good role models for my child?

Mostly yes—they are friendly and joke around without being cruel. However, the constant rating pressure and engagement-baiting could model transactional communication.

Could my child try these traps in real life?

No—the traps are purely in Minecraft. However, if your child plays online with strangers, they might encounter similar pranks. It's a good opportunity to discuss digital trust and griefing.

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Testing Clickbait Minecraft Traps That Are Lies…

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

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Frequently Asked Questions

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