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Giving My 4,000,000th Subscriber 4,000,000 Cookies

MrBeast

10:41 · 13.4M views · April 2, 2018

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Major ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Major Issue

1Moderate Concern

5Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids aged 10 and up, but it contains mild crude humor and wealth flexing that may not be suitable for younger viewers. The positive message of charity at the end is a strong point, but the prank and materialistic tone require parental guidance. Overall, it's an entertaining stunt with a good-hearted finish.

Content Breakdown · 7 Categories

Substance Use & Sports BettingA little

Mild mention of wagering on a fight, but no promotion or glorification.

See evidence (1)

“we're just gonna sit over here wager a lot of money on the fight”8:00

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

Mild exclamations like 'holy hell' and 'crap' appear, but no strong profanity.

See evidence (2)

“holy hell I can't believe this”0:00

“oh crap”3:00

Materialism & Wealth FlexingSome

The premise involves spending on 4 million cookies, and there's a joke about paying $4000 with monopoly money, but it ends with charity. Moderate wealth flexing.

See evidence (2)

“we have 4 million cookies”0:30

“I just waste a lot of money and then the content just happens”6:00

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

Mild engagement push like 'promise you you won't regret it' but not manipulative.

See evidence (1)

“make sure you try to be my 5 million subscriber promise you you won't regret it”9:00

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

Mild prank elements like fake stealing and monopoly money, but clearly staged and humorous.

See evidence (2)

“we gotta steal what idiot just given me four grand”5:00

“our monopoly money”6:00

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

Description includes 'SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT' as a joke, and video has typical subscription push, but not coercive.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT”description

“make sure you try to be my 5 million subscriber”9:00

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA lot

The core of the video is an extreme stunt: giving 4 million cookies. This fits the low-quality/stunt category.

See evidence (2)

“we have 4 million cookies”0:00

“giving my 4 millionth subscriber 4 million cookies”0:30

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a typical MrBeast stunt: giving a huge amount of cookies to a subscriber. It includes mild crude humor (e.g., jokes about oil, a 'condom' reference), wealth flexing (spending large sums for content), and a prank where the subscriber is initially tricked. On the positive side, the video ends with a charitable act—donating the cookies to a food bank and giving money to a homeless person. Kids may enjoy the spectacle and generosity, but parents should be aware of the materialistic themes and mild inappropriate jokes. The video also features Cookie Crisp cereal prominently, which could feel like product placement.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What did you think about the prank on the subscriber? Was it funny or mean? How do you think he felt?
2The video ends with donating cookies to a food bank and giving money to a homeless person. Why is it important to help others?
3Do you think spending a lot of money on a stunt like this is a good way to use money? What would you do with that money?
4The creator made jokes that might not be kind. How can we have fun without hurting others' feelings?

Giving My 4,000,000th Subscriber 4,000,000 Cookies

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What's This Video About?

I GAVE HIM A LOT OF COOKIES SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT The guy I gave the cookies to - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhv4Clh8cfufw_N_M0PoVQ NEW Merch Store! - https://mrbeast.store Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ 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/MrBeast • 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 is largely harmless and comedic, but it includes mild crude humor, wealth flexing, and a prank-like scenario that may be confusing or less appropriate for younger children.

Does this video have any educational value?

The video is not educational in a traditional sense. It is a stunt/prank video where the creator gives a huge amount of cookies to a subscriber. There is no learning content, but it does show generosity and charity at the end.

Are there any safety concerns in this video?

Yes, there are some mild concerns. The video includes crude humor (e.g., jokes about oil, a 'condom' reference), wealth flexing (spending large amounts of money for content), and a prank where the subscriber is initially tricked. However, it ends with a charitable act of donating cookies to a food bank and giving money to a homeless person.

Is this video a hidden advertisement?

The video is not a hidden ad, but it heavily features Cookie Crisp cereal, which is a branded product. The creator does not disclose any sponsorship, so it may feel like product placement. Parents should be aware that this could influence children's desire for the product.

Does this video model good behavior for kids?

The video models some negative behaviors, such as wasting food (dumping cookies on a lawn), using crude language, and engaging in a prank that involves deception. However, it also shows positive acts like donating to a food bank and helping a homeless person. Parents should discuss the difference between fun stunts and real-life kindness.

What is this video about?

The video is a stunt/prank where the creator gives 4 million cookies to his 4 millionth subscriber. It involves a road trip, unloading cookies, a fake sale, and eventually donating the cookies to a food bank. The tone is comedic and over-the-top, typical of MrBeast's content.