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Destroying My Friend's Car And Surprising Him With A New One - Slime

MrBeast
16:11 · 122.5M views · August 28, 2018
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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026
3Moderate Concerns
9Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids aged 10 and up, but it contains heavy product placement and a focus on materialism that may require parental guidance. The positive message of surprising a friend with a new car is balanced by the destructive prank and crude humor, making it a mixed bag for younger viewers. Overall, it's entertaining but not particularly educational, and the emphasis on buying merchandise to fund such stunts could be misleading for children.

Content Breakdown · 12 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

Mild crude bathroom humor (spaghetti in car) and a single mild exclamation ('Oh my God') are present, but no strong profanity, slurs, or bleeped variants are used.

See evidence (3)
There's a golf ball in here
Oh my gosh. That is all jacked up.
Oh my God.
Realistic Violence, Threats & WeaponsA little

The video features the destruction of a car with sledgehammers, pickaxes, and a Nerf blaster (though a water gun is jokingly claimed). A bullet (from a water gun?) is shot at a window. A high-powered rifle (AK) is mentioned but not shown being used on the car. This is property destruction, not violence against people, but the weapon talk and shooting are realistic in context.

See evidence (3)
Pro window removers here.
Hey Chris, how many minivans does it take to stop an AK?
Let's see what a bullet looks like going through a window.
Sexual References & Suggestive ContentA little

A very mild, possibly suggestive comment ('Was your teacher hot?') is made, but it is isolated and not explicitly sexual. No innuendo, double entendres, or sexualized content appears.

See evidence (1)
Was your teacher hot?
Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

The video contains mild, friendly roasting (calling a friend 'Soccer mom/dad', 'Moisture boy') but with clear affection and no hostility. The prank is on a willing friend who ultimately gets a new car. No identity-based attacks, body shaming, or genuine cruelty.

See evidence (2)
Viewers, still refer to him as a Soccer mom though in the comment section of every video just like Chris is Moisture boy, he is Soccer dad.
You're moisture boy.
Materialism & Wealth FlexingSome

The entire premise involves destroying a cheap car ($500) and buying a nicer, more expensive car ($10,000+). While framed as generosity, it still centers on wealth transfer and luxury consumption. The shout-out to the dealership and the 'Fancy Boy' comment reinforce materialism, though the overall tone is giving rather than flexing.

See evidence (2)
So Tyler, what car are you getting? - I'm gonna get the 2015 Lincoln MKZ. - Ooh, Fancy Boy.
You guys buy shirts, we can buy him more cars, right? - Yes, I'll take another car.
Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

Mild parasocial elements (e.g., 'I love you guys' not present, but there is a guilt-free ask for likes/subscribes with a spray tan incentive). The 'subscribe or I take your dog' in the description is a joke, but together these are low-level engagement gamification, not deep emotional manipulation.

See evidence (2)
150 K likes, I'll get another spray tan. ... if we get 150,000 likes he's getting a spray tan.
SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG (description)
Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The destruction of a friend's car as a prank is borderline toxic, but the friend is in on it (they paid him to be away) and he gets a much better car in return. The prank is presented as a surprise/gift reveal. The 'prank' of making him think his sister got a car is mild deception. Overall, it's modeled as a generous stunt, not a harmful one.

See evidence (2)
We took his car and we smashed it and filled it with slime. And now we're buying him new one.
You're not getting a car. - Rejected.
Beauty, Body & Lifestyle PressureA little

A very mild reference to a spray tan challenge ('150 K likes, I'll get another spray tan'), but no extreme diets, cosmetic procedures, sleep-deprivation glorification, or filter-as-reality content.

See evidence (1)
150 K likes, I'll get another spray tan.
Algorithm-Bait & Disguised ContentA little

The title and thumbnail may suggest an antisocial prank, but the content is a generous surprise. Not Elsagate or disguised inappropriate content, but the clickbait framing ('YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT CAR WE GOT HIM!!!') is algorithm-optimized. No misuse of kid-coded characters.

See evidence (2)
Title: Destroying My Friend's Car And Surprising Him With A New One - Slime
That's for clickbait.
Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

Likes-baiting for a spray tan and a joke about subscribing in the description ('SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG') are present, but no guilt-tripping, superstition, or fake giveaways. The '150 K likes' CTA is a lighthearted incentive, not coercive.

See evidence (3)
150 K likes, I'll get another spray tan.
SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG (description)
I'd appreciate if you subscribed, you know how we supposed to pass PewDiePie and become, you know, meme lords, if you guys don't subscribe?
Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

This is a classic extreme stunt video: destroying a car with sledgehammers, filling it with slime, blowing it up with tannerite, and then buying a new one. It's designed for shock value and entertainment, fitting the 'low quality, extreme, stunt' definition. The '$500 vs $10,000' disparity is present, though framed as a gift.

See evidence (3)
Destroying My Friend's Car And Surprising Him With A New One
We just bought a Slow Mo camera. So let's see what a bullet looks like going through a window.
Alright. Time to buy Tyler a new car. ... he has $10,000 to put towards whatever car he wants.
Playful & Fantasy ViolenceSome

The car destruction is playful rather than realistic, with stylized smashing using sledgehammers and pickaxes. The Nerf blaster (called a water gun) and 'Fortnite' reference reinforce the fantasy aspect. The 'Viking School' joke and 'clickbait' disclaimers keep it light.

See evidence (3)
It's a Nerf gun. We probably shouldn't say that. 'Cause it's not a Nerf gun. - It's the water gun.
You know what? Fortnite's a lie.
Did they teach you that in Viking School? - They did, second grade.

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a high-production prank where the creator and his friends destroy a friend's broken car, fill it with slime, and blow it up before surprising him with a new car. The video does a good job of showing teamwork and generosity, but it also heavily promotes the creator's merchandise as the source of funding, which is a form of hidden advertising. Parents should be aware that the video includes realistic destruction of property, use of a firearm (even if it's a water gun), and crude humor. The positive message of helping a friend is overshadowed by the emphasis on materialism and the 'prank' culture. Children may learn about the value of friendship and surprise gifts, but they may also be influenced by the destructive and consumerist themes.

Talk to Your Kids About

  1. 1Why do you think the creator decided to destroy the car before surprising his friend with a new one? Was there a better way to do it?
  2. 2The video says the money for the new car came from selling shirts. What do you think about using money from viewers to buy expensive gifts for friends?
  3. 3How do you think Tyler felt when he first saw his destroyed car? Was it fair to prank him like that?
  4. 4The video shows a lot of destruction. What are some other ways the group could have had fun without damaging property?
Destroying My Friend's Car And Surprising Him With A New One - Slime
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What's This Video About?

YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT CAR WE GOT HIM!!! New Merch - https://mrbeast.store Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG For any questions or inquiries regarding this video please reach out to chucky@mrbeastbusiness.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- ► FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS! • Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrBeastYT • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast --------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 10 and up. The content includes destruction of property, use of a firearm (even if it's a water gun), and heavy emphasis on materialism and wealth, which may be confusing or inappropriate for younger children.

Is there any violence in this video?

The video shows a group of friends destroying a car with sledgehammers, pickaxes, and other tools, and then blowing it up with tannerite. There is also a scene where a bullet is fired at a car window, though it's implied to be from a water gun. The violence is presented as playful and for entertainment, but it is realistic and could be imitated.

Does the video contain bad language?

Yes, the video contains strong language, including insults like 'you suck' and crude humor about spaghetti and bodily functions. The language is not extreme but may be inappropriate for younger viewers.

Is this video secretly advertising something?

The video heavily promotes the creator's merchandise (shopmrbeast.com) as the reason they can afford to buy a new car. This is a clear sponsored segment woven into the content, which may not be obvious to children as advertising.

What educational value does this video have?

The video has some educational value in demonstrating teamwork, surprise generosity, and the concept of earning money through business (merch sales). However, the main focus is on destruction and pranks, so the educational value is limited.

Are there any negative behaviors modeled in this video?

The video models destructive behavior (smashing a car), pranking a friend, and using wealth to solve problems. It also includes mild bullying (teasing about being a 'soccer mom') and a focus on materialism. Parents should discuss the difference between real-life consequences and YouTube entertainment.

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