Watchly Safety Review

I Ate A $70,000 Golden Pizza

MrBeast

12:36 · 286.7M views · February 29, 2020

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Major ConcernsReviewed June 2026

2Major Issues

2Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but heavily promotes extreme materialism and wealth flexing. On the positive side, there's no swearing or inappropriate content, and the creators donate $20,000 to food banks. However, the entire premise revolves around eating increasingly expensive foods—spending over $100,000 total—which can glamorize excess and make kids feel that value equals price.

Content Breakdown · 4 Categories

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA lot

The entire video is built around extreme wealth display, with escalating price tags ($1 pizza to $70,000 pizza) presented as entertainment. The creators repeatedly emphasize costs and frame luxury as aspirational, though they also donate to food banks at the end.

See evidence (4)

“I could have bought this and this and this and this and that, but I didn't. I bought a pizza.”

“This slice is $4,400.”

“$76,000 for a pizza. That's two of my cars.”

“I think we spent like over $100,000 on food today”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video contains mild parasocial elements typical of MrBeast's style, including a playful threat in the description ('SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG') and a guilt-adjacent CTA ('If you could subscribe, that'd be cool'). However, these are presented humorously and are not emotionally manipulative.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG (description)”

“If you could subscribe, that'd be cool.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The video contains mild engagement baiting typical of MrBeast, including a playful threat in the description and a casual subscription request. These are presented humorously and are not coercive.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG (description)”

“If you could subscribe, that'd be cool.”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA lot

The video is built around an extreme stunt: eating progressively more expensive foods culminating in a $70,000 pizza. This fits the 'extreme' pattern of MrBeast's content, though it is presented as entertainment rather than shock value.

See evidence (3)

“I Ate A $70,000 Golden Pizza (title)”

“This is the beginning of a $70,000 pizza.”

“We legitimately delivered. Then we're going to finish the top of it just with some awesome smoked sea salt.”

What Parents Need to Know

Before your child watches, know that this video is essentially an hour-long celebration of spending huge amounts of money on luxury foods (pizza, steak, tacos, etc.). There is no bad language, violence, or sexual content. The creators do make a point of donating $20,000 to food banks and ensuring leftover food is shared, which is a positive. However, the constant focus on how much each item costs and the 'wow' factor of $70,000 pizza can encourage a materialistic mindset and the idea that expensive things are inherently better. Kids may be inspired to ask for similar foods or feel that normal meals are inferior. The video is purely entertainment with no educational value.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What do you think about spending so much money on a single pizza or meal?
2Do you think the most expensive food always tastes the best, or are there other ways to enjoy a meal?
3Why do you think the creators donated money to food banks after this video?
4If you had $70,000, would you spend it on a pizza or on something else? Why?

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What's This Video About?

I cant believe we actually did this... Please vote and help me win a Kids Choice Award (I'm on page 20) https://kca.nick.tv/vote/ vote now or ill delete your fortnite account 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 all of these or i will kick you • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrBeast6000/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrBeast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast --------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

We recommend age 10 and up. While the video has no bad language or adult themes, its extreme focus on spending large amounts of money on food can be confusing or lead to materialistic attitudes for younger children. Older kids are better able to understand that this is an extreme stunt and not a normal way to eat.

Is there any swearing or inappropriate language?

No. The video contains no strong or crude language. The creators keep it clean throughout, using only mild expressions like 'oh my god'.

Does the video promote unhealthy eating habits?

Not directly—they are eating pizza, steak, tacos, etc.—but the focus is on the price, not nutrition. The sheer variety and cost might give kids the idea that food is more about status than health. Parents can discuss that balanced meals are important regardless of price.

What is the main concern for parents?

The main concern is the heavy emphasis on materialism and wealth flexing. The video spends over $100,000 on food, which can glamorize extreme spending and make kids think expensive things are always better. The donation to food banks is a redeeming factor, but the core message is still about flaunting money.

Is this video educational or just entertainment?

It is pure entertainment—essentially a luxury food challenge. There is no educational content about cooking, nutrition, or finance. Kids watch it for the spectacle of seeing extremely expensive foods. Parents can use it as a talking point about value, money, and waste.

Are there any hidden advertisements or sponsored content?

No. The video does not appear to be sponsored. The restaurants and foods are shown because of their high price, not because of paid promotion. The creators mention brands like MrBeast and David Dobrik only in passing.