Watchly Safety Review

I Searched 100 Dumpsters, Here's What I Found

MrBeast

17:09 · 237.1M views · October 12, 2019

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Major ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Major Issue

3Minor Flags

This episode is safe for most kids apart from mild gross-out humor and a focus on winning money. The video features a fun treasure-hunt competition between two YouTubers dumpster diving for valuable items, with a professional appraiser and a $12,000 prize. While it has no strong language or violence, the content may encourage imitation of dumpster diving and has low educational value, but it can spark conversations about waste and consumerism.

Content Breakdown · 4 Categories

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

There is some focus on monetary value and the $10,000 prize, but it is framed as a competition reward, not excessive wealth flexing or luxury display.

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The line 'subscribe or I take your dog' is a mild form of manipulative engagement that creates false urgency, though it is presented humorously.

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“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The 'subscribe or I take your dog' line is a manipulative call-to-action, though it is typical for the channel and not severe. No superstition or guilt-tripping are used.

See evidence (1)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA lot

This video is a classic MrBeast stunt: searching 100 dumpsters for valuable items, with a $10,000 prize. It is inherently extreme and stunt-driven, typical for the channel.

See evidence (2)

“We dumpster dove 100 dumpsters.”

“Whoever makes the most money, wins $10,000 at the end.”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a lighthearted competition between two YouTubers dumpster diving for valuable items, with a professional appraiser and a $12,000 prize. It contains mild gross-out humor (e.g., cat poop, smelly trash) and a focus on winning money, but no strong language, violence, or sexual content. Kids may enjoy the treasure-hunt aspect and learn about appraising items, but parents should note that dumpster diving is portrayed as fun and profitable, which could encourage unsafe imitation. The video also includes mild emotional manipulation (e.g., 'I need the money') and a brief mention of a participant's surgery, but these are not graphic or concerning.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What do you think about the idea of dumpster diving? Is it safe or respectful to go through other people's trash?
2The video focuses on finding valuable items in dumpsters. What does this say about how much stuff people throw away?
3Do you think the competition was fair? How would you feel if you were the one who lost?
4The appraiser valued items like a sword and a guitar. What would you do if you found something valuable in the trash?

I Searched 100 Dumpsters, Here's What I Found

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What's This Video About?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The video is appropriate for children aged 10 and up. It contains no strong language, violence, or sexual content, but the focus on dumpster diving, mild gross-out humor (e.g., cat poop, smelly items), and a competitive cash prize may be confusing or unappealing for younger kids. The educational value is low, but it can spark conversations about waste and consumerism.

Is this video safe for my child to watch?

The video has no strong language, violence, sexual content, or substance use. It is generally safe, but it does feature mild gross-out humor (e.g., cat poop, smelly trash) and a focus on winning money, which may not be suitable for very young children.

Does this video have any educational value?

The video has low educational value. It is primarily entertainment focused on dumpster diving and appraising found items. There are no lessons about recycling, waste reduction, or consumerism, though parents could use it as a starting point for such discussions.

Are there any content concerns in this video?

The video contains mild gross-out humor, such as finding cat poop in luggage, smelly items, and gagging sounds. There is also a competitive element with a $12,000 prize, which may encourage materialism. No dangerous challenges are shown, but dumpster diving is depicted as a fun activity, which could be imitated unsafely.

What is the video about?

The video features two YouTubers competing to find the most valuable items in dumpsters, with a professional appraiser valuing each item. The winner receives $12,000. It includes mild gross-out humor and a focus on winning money, but no inappropriate content.

Does this video have any hidden advertising or manipulation?

The video has low engagement baiting and no hidden advertising. However, it does feature a cash prize and mild emotional manipulation (e.g., one participant says 'I need the money'). The focus on materialism is moderate, but overall, it is not overly manipulative.