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Always win at heads/tails- BEST METHOD

Mark Rober

5:54 · 3.4M views · January 18, 2012

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This coin-flipping trick video is largely harmless and even mildly educational in its physics explanation, but it does model deception as a fun social tool — the creator openly uses the trick to manipulate a friend into choosing a restaurant without their knowledge. There's nothing graphic or age-inappropriate here, but the core message normalizes cheating in everyday situations, which is worth a conversation with younger viewers.

Content Breakdown · 6 Categories

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceNot present

The phrase 'Epic War comes down to this one' is used humorously to describe a coin flip deciding between two restaurants — clearly playful hyperbole with no actual violence depicted.

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“'Epic War comes down to this one two and flip The Spoils of War' — humorous framing of a restaurant-choice coin flip”

Strong & Crude LanguageNot present

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationNot present

The video contains very mild, clearly affectionate ribbing of a friend ('he's a little bit slow') and joking about another YouTuber (Arturo Trejo), but the tone is warm and friendly throughout with no genuine cruelty or discrimination.

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“'he's a little bit slow but I swear this even works on your smart friends' — said in obvious jest about a friend”

“Joking that viewers fast-forward past Arturo Trejo to watch his wife — framed as friendly humor between acquaintances”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationNot present

The creator expresses genuine appreciation for subscribers in a warm but non-manipulative way ('it makes it a lot more fun to do things like this you know there's other people out there who think that it's cool'), without guilt-tripping or manufacturing emotional dependence.

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“'I just want to say thanks to everyone who subscribed to the channel it makes it a lot more fun' — appreciative but not manipulative”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The core premise of the video is teaching viewers how to cheat at a coin flip and deceive friends into thinking it is a fair outcome — the creator explicitly frames this as a deception trick used on unsuspecting friends. While presented as harmless fun, it does model deception as clever and admirable.

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“'I've been using this trick for 10 years and I've never had someone catch it' — framing deception as a long-term skill”

“The friend in the video is deceived into thinking the coin flip is fair when choosing between restaurants”

“'naturally your idea is going to be better than theirs but you don't want to have to come out and say it so you just do the fair thing and you flip for it' — explicitly framing cheating as a social tool”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsNot present

The creator mentions subscribing once ('just subscribe and you won't have to look like this') in a humorous, non-guilt-tripping context; no superstition CTAs, fake giveaways, or coercive engagement tactics are used.

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“'just subscribe and you won't have to look like this' — lighthearted subscribe mention tied to a Halloween costume joke”

What Parents Need to Know

This short, casual YouTube video teaches viewers how to flip a coin in a way that looks fair but always lands on the same side. On the positive side, the creator briefly explains the real physics of coin flipping — discussing momentum, rotation, and probability — which is a genuinely interesting science concept for curious kids. However, the video frames deception as clever and funny, showing the trick being used on an unsuspecting friend to win a restaurant dispute. The friend never finds out they were tricked. There is no strong language, violence, or inappropriate content, but the implicit lesson is that it's acceptable to cheat people you know as long as it's 'just for fun.' Parents of younger children especially may want to use this as a teaching moment about honesty and fairness.

Talk to Your Kids About

1The guy in the video used this trick on his friend without telling him — do you think that was fair, even if it was just about picking a restaurant?
2The video explains the physics of why a coin flip is supposed to be random. Can you think of other everyday things that seem random but might actually be controlled?
3If a friend used a trick like this on you and you found out later, how would that make you feel?
4Is there a difference between a magic trick that everyone knows is a trick and secretly cheating during a real decision? Why or why not?

Protected Viewing

What's This Video About?

A simple trick for flipping a coin that can ensure you get tails (or heads for that matter) every time. I've been using this trick for 10 years and I've never had someone catch it. Check out my Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/onemeeeliondollars Follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/MarkRober Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/MarkRoberYouTube Three background songs by Qwiet. iTunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/top-of-the-world/id489568533?i=489568535 Find more at http://www.qwiet.com "Mariachi Snooze" from Kevin MacLeod from incompetech.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 visuals, the video's central theme — using a deceptive trick on an unsuspecting friend — requires enough moral reasoning to discuss critically, which younger children may not yet have.

Does this video contain any bad language or adult content?

No, the video is free of strong language, sexual content, violence, and other explicit material. It's a casual, conversational tutorial with light humor throughout.

Is there anything in this video that could teach kids bad behavior?

The main concern is that the video models using deception on a friend and presents it as funny and clever rather than problematic. The friend in the demonstration never learns they were tricked, which implicitly frames cheating as acceptable in social situations.

Does the video have any educational value?

Yes — the creator gives a brief but accurate explanation of the physics behind coin flipping, including the two distinct motions involved and how spin affects probability. This could spark genuine curiosity about physics and probability in older kids.

Is this video trying to sell anything or promote other channels?

The creator gives a shout-out to a friend's YouTube channel near the end of the video, but it comes across as a personal recommendation rather than a paid promotion, and classification scores show no hidden advertising concerns.

Could a child actually learn to do this trick?

Yes — the creator says it takes about five minutes of practice, and the technique is explained clearly. Parents should be aware their child may attempt to use it in real coin-flip decisions with siblings or friends.