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5 EPIC pranks in 60 seconds

Mark Rober

1:01 · 3.8M views · March 26, 2012

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2No Issues

This short prank video is mostly harmless fun but models some behaviors — like deliberately creeping out a Facebook acquaintance or releasing crickets in a dorm — that could normalize low-level social cruelty toward others. On the positive side, the video is fast-paced and comedic in tone, and the creator does briefly acknowledge that one prank is destructive and tells viewers not to do it. Still, younger kids may not pick up on the irony and could take the pranks at face value as things worth trying.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageNot present

Sexual References & Suggestive ContentA little

The 'Black Angus minus the G' prank implies the sign would read 'Black Anus,' which is mildly crude bathroom humor but not sexual in nature.

See evidence (1)

“...it somehow seems a lot less appealing either upscale black Angus Steakhouse if the G burns out”

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

Some pranks (cricket infestation in dorm rooms, Facebook stalking prank) are mildly disruptive or socially uncomfortable, but none rise to the level of targeted cruelty, identity-based attacks, or sustained harassment.

See evidence (2)

“...they'll be sufficiently creeped out and you'll have one less faithful friend”

“...you just drop them as you walk along the crickets will crawl under the doors...for like weeks They'll be kept up at night”

Algorithm-Bait & Disguised ContentA little

The fake 'related videos' end-screen prank is a self-aware meta-joke about YouTube UI rather than a genuine attempt to disguise inappropriate content behind kid-friendly imagery.

See evidence (1)

“Simply flash up a fake related videos image already start talking again.”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The video is a rapid-fire '5 pranks in 60 seconds' format which has a mild stunt-countdown framing, but the content itself is not extreme eating, endurance gimmickry, or luxury destruction.

See evidence (1)

“I'm gonna see how many I could squeeze into the next... 57 seconds”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationNot present

The fake 'related videos' prank at the end is a mild meta-joke played on the viewer, but it is clearly framed as a harmless gag rather than an attempt to manufacture emotional dependence.

See evidence (1)

“Simply flash up a fake related videos image already start talking again. Everyone will be like Whaaaaaaaaaaat?”

Dangerous Internet ChallengesA little

The cricket dorm prank involves trespassing in a college hallway at 3 a.m. and releasing insects into others' rooms, which is mildly imitable and disruptive, but does not rise to the level of physically dangerous challenge content.

See evidence (1)

“you walk down the other guy's hall at like 3 a.m. and you just drop them as you walk along”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

Several pranks model mildly harmful behaviors: deliberately creeping out a Facebook acquaintance, releasing live crickets into strangers' dorm rooms to deprive them of sleep for weeks, and deceiving viewers with a fake end screen. The cricket prank in particular involves real property intrusion and sleep deprivation of uninvolved people. The creator does briefly disclaim one prank ('Don't do this one because being destructive is never cool') but then immediately describes it anyway.

See evidence (3)

“...you just drop them as you walk along the crickets will crawl under the doors into the dark rooms...for like weeks They'll be kept up at night”

“Don't do this one because being destructive is never cool. But I just want to make the observation...”

“they'll be sufficiently creeped out and you'll have one less faithful friend”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should know this 60-second video is a lighthearted, comedic list of pranks, but a couple of them involve deliberately making someone uncomfortable or anxious — like the Facebook stalking prank designed to 'creep out' a friend, or releasing crickets to disrupt people's sleep for weeks. The creator does include a self-aware moment where he tells viewers NOT to do one prank because 'being destructive is never cool,' which is a small but genuine positive message. The video contains no strong language, violence, or sexual content, but the underlying theme of pranking strangers or acquaintances for laughs could spark a useful conversation about consent, kindness, and the difference between a prank that both parties find funny and one that only the prankster enjoys.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Do you think all of these pranks are funny for the person being pranked, or just for the person doing it? What's the difference?
2The video says one prank is 'destructive' and tells you not to do it — why do you think the creator still included it?
3If someone did the Facebook prank on you and you got that notification, how would it make you feel?
4What makes a prank a good prank versus one that's mean or goes too far?

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What's This Video About?

5 EPIC pranks I have either personally carried out or witnessed myself all in under a minute: 1) Facebook stalker freak 2) Mint toothpaste Oreos 3) College dorm cricket awesomeness 4) The Black Angus... minus the g 5) Premature YouTube related videos I offer a money back guarantee for all dissatisfied customers: Check out my Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/onemeeeliondollars Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/MarkRober Facebook me: https://www.facebook.com/MarkRoberYouTube Last song by Qwiet. iTunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/top-of-the-world/id489568533?i=489568535 Find more at http://www.qwiet.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

We recommend this video for ages 10 and up. While there's no inappropriate language or graphic content, the pranks involve social manipulation and deliberate discomfort that younger children may not have the maturity to critically evaluate.

Does this video encourage dangerous or harmful behavior?

Most pranks shown are low-stakes, but the cricket prank involves sneaking around at 3 a.m. and disrupting strangers' sleep for weeks, which could be seen as harassment. The creator does tell viewers not to copy one prank, but the framing is still playful rather than seriously cautionary.

Is there any bad language or adult content in this video?

No, the video contains no strong language, sexual content, or violence. The content concerns are more about social behavior and attitude toward others than explicit material.

Could my child try to copy these pranks?

The Facebook prank and cricket prank are both technically easy to replicate, which is worth discussing with your child. It's a good opportunity to talk about how pranks affect other people and why something being 'easy' doesn't make it a good idea.

Is there anything educational or positive in this video?

The video is primarily entertainment, but it does include a brief moment where the creator explicitly discourages a destructive prank, which models a small degree of self-awareness. It can also serve as a good conversation starter about empathy and the ethics of pranking.

Is this video trying to sell my child anything or push them toward other content?

No, there are no ads, sponsorships, or aggressive calls to subscribe embedded in this video. There is a brief fake 'related videos' gag at the end, but it's clearly a joke rather than a genuine attempt to redirect viewers.