Watchly Safety Review

I Spent 7 Days Buried Alive

18:34 · 314.7M views · November 18, 2023

Safe for Most KidsReviewed June 2026

This video is not safe for children due to its extreme and dangerous challenge of being buried alive for seven days, which models risky behavior and includes emotional distress and crude humor. While it showcases creativity and a strong sense of community among friends, the core premise of self-burial and the associated psychological and physical risks are highly inappropriate for young viewers.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should be aware that this video features a dangerous internet challenge where the creator voluntarily gets buried alive in a coffin under tons of dirt for seven days. The content includes scenes of emotional breakdowns, crying, and discussions of potential death from blood clots, which could be disturbing. It also contains crude bathroom humor (urinating in bags), mild language, and heavy product placements for Verizon and Feastables. On the positive side, the video highlights themes of perseverance, friendship, and achieving a major milestone (200 million subscribers), but the risky behavior overshadows any educational value.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the creator decided to do this challenge, and what are the risks involved?
2How did the creator's emotions change throughout the video, and what does that tell us about being isolated for a long time?
3What would you do if a friend suggested trying a dangerous challenge like this?
4How can we tell the difference between a fun challenge and one that is unsafe?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 13 and up due to the extreme and dangerous nature of the challenge, emotional distress, and crude humor. Younger children may be frightened or influenced to imitate risky behavior.

Is this video safe for my child to watch?

No, this video is not safe for children. It depicts a dangerous challenge of being buried alive, which could encourage imitation and cause distress. The emotional breakdowns and discussions of death are also concerning for younger viewers.

Does the video contain any sponsored content?

Yes, the video includes heavy product placements for Verizon 5G home internet and Feastables chocolate bars. These are integrated into the storyline, which may influence children's consumer behavior.

What are the main concerns about this video?

The main concerns are the dangerous challenge of self-burial, emotional distress (crying, depression), crude bathroom humor, and the potential for children to imitate the risky behavior. There is also a focus on materialism and wealth flexing during the subscriber milestone celebration.

Does the video have any educational value?

The video has minimal educational value. It does touch on themes of perseverance and friendship, but these are overshadowed by the dangerous stunt and lack of safety messaging. It is primarily entertainment and shock content.

How does the video handle mental health?

The video shows the creator experiencing significant emotional distress, including crying, depression, and fear of death, but does not provide any positive coping strategies or warnings. This could be triggering or confusing for young viewers without proper context.