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Donating $10000 To Pewdiepie

MrBeast

15:15 · 47.4M views · December 16, 2018

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Major ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Major Issue

2Moderate Concerns

5Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids 13 and up, but it's essentially a long-form advertisement for PewDiePie's channel and MrBeast's Instagram, wrapped in a charity donation stunt. The positive side is the genuine charitable giving and community rallying, but the constant wealth flexing, subscriber obsession, and mild language (e.g., 'what the frick') make it less suitable for younger viewers. Parents should be aware that the video's main goal is to win a subscriber war, not just to help a cause.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

A mild instance of crude language with 'what the frick' and a censored version 'f---' appears once in the transcript, but there are no strong profanities or slurs used throughout the video.

See evidence (2)

“What the frick happened?”0:00

“Say the N word online”0:00

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

Mild instances of ridiculing others appear, including a joke about 'the confusion on this face' directed at a streamer and mocking Lele Pons as a 'meme to make fun of her', but the overall tone is not hostile or discriminatory.

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“See, look at that confusion on this face”0:00

“I've never really watched one of her videos, I just know it's a meme to make fun of her”0:00

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

Repeated self-promotion of Instagram and merchandise occurs organically within the content, but the video clearly discloses a charity link and the creator's own brand. The line between organic content and advertising is blurred with constant Instagram plugs, but no undisclosed third-party sponsorship is detected.

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“Follow me on Instagram @mrbeast”0:00

“New Merch - https://mrbeast.store”0:00

Materialism & Wealth FlexingSome

The video heavily features wealth flexing through large donations ($10,000+), discussing credit card limits, and prominently displaying money being given to streamers for attention. The framing is partly charitable but also functions as a status display and marketing tactic.

See evidence (3)

“It is so difficult throwing my money at PewDiePie”0:00

“We went to the bank and we got one of our cards up... $20,000 on it”0:00

“Chandler bet his Yeezys”0:00

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationSome

Mild parasocial elements appear with phrases like 'I love Pewdiepie', 'I just wanna make you proud', and 'PewDiePie can't get rid of us. Like, he's just stuck with us', which create a sense of exaggerated intimacy and loyalty with the audience and creator.

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“I love Pewdiepie”0:00

“I just wanna make you proud”0:00

“PewDiePie can't get rid of us. Like, he's just stuck with us”0:00

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

A brief instance of harmful language appears when the transcript shows 'Say the N word online', which is then cut off. This could model toxic behavior, though the overall video focuses on charitable giving.

See evidence (1)

“Say the N word online”0:00

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA lot

Strong engagement-baiting appears throughout with coercive CTAs such as 'SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG', 'Also, make sure you subscribe', and repeated insistence on following Instagram with guilt-tripping language ('My self esteem stems from my Insta followers').

See evidence (3)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”0:00

“My self esteem stems from my Insta followers, and because it is low, I'm not happy”0:00

“Also make sure you subscribe”0:00

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

Mild stunt elements appear with extreme donation amounts and the spectacle of 'throwing money' at streamers, but the video maintains a charitable focus rather than pure shock value.

See evidence (2)

“It is so difficult throwing my money at PewDiePie”0:00

“We went to the bank and we got one of our cards up... $20,000 on it”0:00

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should be aware that this video centers on a wealthy YouTuber donating large sums to streamers and a charity, but the primary goal is to boost PewDiePie's subscriber count in a rivalry with T-Series. The video includes mild language (e.g., 'what the frick'), playful teasing, and a strong emphasis on money, subscriber counts, and self-promotion (Instagram plugs). On the positive side, it does highlight charitable giving and community support, and it can spark discussions about online influence, competition, and generosity. However, the constant focus on wealth and 'flexing' may not be suitable for younger children who might not grasp the context.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think MrBeast wanted to donate to PewDiePie's charity? What does this say about supporting people you admire?
2The video shows a lot of money being given away. How do you think the streamers felt when they received donations? How might it feel to be on the other side?
3MrBeast kept asking people to subscribe to PewDiePie and follow his Instagram. Is it okay to use money to get people to do things? Why or why not?
4What do you think about the rivalry between PewDiePie and T-Series? Is it just for fun, or could it have negative effects?

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What's This Video About?

I love Pewdiepie and we must help when he wants help! Donate To CRY Here - https://www.cry.org/donation/indian-donors Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast 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 13 and up due to its focus on wealth, competitive influencer culture, and mild language. Younger children may not understand the context of the charity competition and could be influenced by the emphasis on money and subscriber counts.

Is this video actually about charity or just promoting a YouTuber?

The video promotes a charity fundraiser for India, but the main focus is on the creator's competitive support for PewDiePie in a subscriber race against T-Series. The charity aspect is secondary to the entertainment and influencer rivalry.