Watchly Safety Review

20,000 Magnets Vs A Car

MrBeast

12:03 · 34.5M views · January 14, 2019

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

5Minor Flags

This episode is safe for most kids apart from a few mildly immature jokes and a satirical segment about the Earth being a cube. The video creatively showcases the value of experimentation and failure, but parents should note brief bra humor and stunts that could inspire imitation. Overall, it's an entertaining behind-the-scenes look at scrapped ideas that encourages curiosity and resilience.

Content Breakdown · 6 Categories

Sexual References & Suggestive ContentA little

Mildly suggestive comments occur during the bra-climbing segment, e.g., 'piece of boobies' and 'give 'em a squeeze for good luck', but no explicit sexual content.

See evidence (2)

“Here's your piece of boobies.”

“Give 'em a squeeze for good luck. They feel real?”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

Mild materialism shown through prizes like luxury cars, iPhones, and cash giveaways, but presented as game rewards rather than lifestyle flexing.

See evidence (2)

“We have a Lamborghini, a mini Lamborghini, a Ferrari, a Bugatti and a Porsche.”

“First place gets $100,000.”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

Minor manipulative phrasing like 'Subscribe or I take your dog' is used humorously, but no false intimacy or guilt-tripping.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

“Don't forget to buy merch.”

Human Objectification & Sexualizing LanguageA little

Mild objectification in the bra-climbing segment with comments about squeezing, but no ratings or alpha/beta rhetoric.

See evidence (1)

“Give 'em a squeeze for good luck. They feel real?”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

Humorously coercive CTAs like 'Subscribe or I take your dog' are used, but no superstition or guilt-tripping.

See evidence (1)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video is a compilation of stunt-driven scrapped videos, including magnets on a car, plunger climbing, and lemon-powered car; moderate stunt content.

See evidence (3)

“Can 20,000 magnets catch a car mid air?”

“Climbing a wall with plungers.”

“We tried to power a car with lemons.”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a compilation of scrapped experiments and stunts from the creators, offering a behind-the-scenes look at failed ideas. Positively, it teaches kids about the trial-and-error process of science and creativity, showing that not all ideas work out. However, parents should be aware of mild peril in stunts like car ramps and plunger climbing, which could inspire imitation. There are also brief bra jokes and a satirical segment about the Earth being a cube, which younger children might misinterpret. The video includes materialism (expensive prizes in a haystack) but frames it as a fun competition. Overall, it's entertaining and educational for older kids, but younger ones may need guidance.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the creators decided not to upload some of these videos? What does that teach us about trying new things?
2The hosts joked that the Earth is a cube and that planes aren't real. How can you tell when someone is joking or being sarcastic?
3In the haystack video, they hid expensive items as prizes. Do you think that's a fair way to give things away? What would you have done differently?
4The plunger and bra climbing experiments didn't work. Can you think of a better way to climb a wall using everyday objects?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The video is appropriate for children aged 10 and up due to its focus on scrapped experiments and stunts, which include mild peril (e.g., car ramps, plunger climbing) and some immature humor (e.g., bra jokes, goldfish acting). Younger children may find the content confusing or imitate risky behaviors.

Are there any dangerous stunts or challenges in this video?

The video features several scrapped stunts, including a car ramp with magnets, climbing a wall with plungers and bras, and a haystack with hidden prizes. These are presented as failed experiments, but the car ramp and plunger climbing could inspire imitation. The bra jokes and goldfish acting are mild but may require context for younger viewers.

Does the video contain any sexual references or inappropriate humor?

The video has a low sexual content score (0.20) due to brief bra jokes (e.g., 'Is this a bra?') and a reference to 'boobies.' These are mild and not explicit, but parents may want to discuss appropriate humor with younger children.

Does the video promote materialism or excessive spending?

Yes, the video has a materialism score of 0.30 due to segments where expensive items like iPhones, a PlayStation 4, and a car are hidden in a haystack as prizes. This could promote consumerism or envy, but it's presented as a fun competition rather than a serious endorsement.

Does the video contain any misinformation or pseudoscience?

The video includes a segment where the hosts jokingly claim the Earth is a cube and that planes are a myth. While clearly presented as satire, younger children might not understand the sarcasm. Parents should clarify that this is not real science.

Is the video emotionally manipulative or designed to trick viewers?

The video has a low score for emotional manipulation (0.10) due to the hosts' exaggerated reactions (e.g., 'Oh no, the goldfish!'). This is playful and not intended to deceive, but sensitive children might be briefly concerned. Overall, it's harmless.