Watchly Safety Review

I Didn’t Eat Food For 30 Days

MrBeast

13:04 · 132.1M views · July 2, 2022

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

3Moderate Concerns

3Minor Flags

This video is not safe for children due to its promotion of an extreme and medically unsupervised fasting challenge. While it includes some educational elements about the body's response to fasting and the importance of medical supervision, the core premise—a 30-day fast for entertainment—is dangerous and could inspire imitation. The video also features mild product placement for the creator's snack brand and some crude humor.

Content Breakdown · 6 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The video includes a clear promotional mention of the creator's own snack brand (Feastables) and a Viewstats sponsorship, but these are disclosed in the description; the Feastables mention during the photo shoot is organic promotion without explicit disclosure in the transcript.

See evidence (3)

“We're about to do a photo shoot for my snack brand, Feastables. And it sucks, because I can't eat 'em, and this is making me hungry.”

“New Chocolate - https://feastables.com/ (description)”

“Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ (description)”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video uses some parasocial framing ('This was one of my hardest videos', 'I'm staying strong') to create emotional investment, and the subscription threat ('SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG') is a manipulative CTA, but overall the content is primarily documentary-style.

See evidence (2)

“This was one of my hardest videos. I went as long as possible not eating any food.”

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG (description)”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video is an extreme endurance stunt (30-day fast) designed for shock value and views, with emphasis on weight loss, physical weakness, and medical risk.

See evidence (3)

“This was the hardest I've ever pushed my body in my entire life.”

“I'm down two and a half pounds in the last day. That's actually pretty crazy.”

“I'm getting pretty low on energy.”

Beauty, Body & Lifestyle PressureA little

The video documents rapid weight loss (12 pounds in a week, 18 pounds in two weeks) and physical weakness, which could normalize extreme dieting for young viewers despite the 'don't try this' warnings.

See evidence (3)

“I'm down almost 12 pounds since we started in only a week.”

“That's 18 pounds under where I started in just two weeks.”

“I literally air balled my first shot. I didn't realize how weak I was from not eating.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsSome

The description contains a manipulative subscription threat ('SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG') and the video includes a comment-bait question ('Comment which you think is harder...'), both designed to coerce engagement.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG (description)”

“Comment which you think is harder, spending a hundred days in a circle, or not eating food for 30 days.”

Dangerous Internet ChallengesSome

The video documents a 30-day water-only fast, which is a dangerous challenge that could be imitated by viewers despite the 'do not try this' warning and medical supervision mention.

See evidence (3)

“I am not eating any food for the next thirty days.”

“Seriously, do not try this at home. I had a whole team of doctors watching me every single day.”

“I'm gonna break the fast. ... But you can't just have an influx of carbs after not eating 14 days.”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should be aware that this video centers on a dangerous internet challenge: a 30-day fast without food. Although the creator mentions having medical supervision and repeatedly says 'do not try this at home,' the detailed documentation of the process, including weight loss and physical struggles, could glamorize the challenge for impressionable viewers. The video also includes mild product placement for the creator's chocolate brand (Feastables) and crude humor about bodily functions. On the positive side, it does show the importance of medical oversight and the real physical toll of extreme fasting, which could spark conversations about health and body image.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the creator said 'do not try this at home'? What makes this challenge dangerous?
2The video showed the creator losing weight quickly. Is that a healthy way to lose weight? Why or why not?
3How do you think the creator's friends and doctors helped keep him safe during the challenge?
4What would you do if a friend wanted to try a challenge like this after watching the video?

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What's This Video About?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 13 and up. The content promotes a dangerous fasting challenge that could be imitated by younger children, and it includes crude humor and product placement that may not be suitable for pre-teens.

Is the 30-day fast shown in the video safe?

No, the video itself warns that the fast is dangerous and should not be attempted without medical supervision. The creator had a team of doctors monitoring him, but the challenge is still extreme and risky, especially for growing children.

Does the video contain any advertising or sponsored content?

Yes, the video includes mild product placement for the creator's own snack brand, Feastables. There is also a brief mention of a chocolate factory set being built, which promotes his brand.

What educational value does this video have?

The video shows some educational aspects, such as the body's response to fasting, the importance of medical supervision, and the concept of refeeding syndrome. However, these are secondary to the entertainment-driven challenge.

Are there any scenes that might scare young children?

Yes, the creator experiences nausea, fatigue, and mentions the risk of a heart attack. There are also scenes of breaking glass and a shaved head, which could be unsettling for younger viewers.

Does the video encourage unhealthy body image or dieting?

The video focuses on weight loss as a metric of the challenge, which could promote unhealthy body image or extreme dieting behaviors. The creator's weight is shown multiple times, and the challenge is framed as a test of willpower.