Watchly Safety Review

Pass All 12 Grades, Win $10,000

17:31 · 239.3M views · January 31, 2019

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This video is safe for most kids, but it's essentially a high-stakes game show with mild bullying and a heavy focus on materialism. The positive side is that it reinforces basic school subjects and teamwork, but the constant water balloon punishments and the $10,000 prize may encourage a competitive, reward-driven mindset. Parents should note that while the content is generally harmless, the sponsored merch plugs and the humiliation of failing contestants could be concerning for younger viewers.

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

Mild teasing of Chandler for failing (e.g., 'weakest link' and 'held back'), but no severe bullying or discrimination.

See evidence (2)

“Sorry Chandler, there's a new one in town.”

“The weakest link had to go so.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

Mild engagement baiting via joking threat ('SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG') and a soft ask to buy merch ('I would really like it though, if y'all can gimme one').

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

“I would really like it though, if y'all can gimme one.”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

Water balloon pelting as punishment for failing tests is playful violence, clearly within a game context.

See evidence (2)

“if you miss more than two questions on the test you fail and get pelted by water balloons”

“some of those balloons don't break on impact and they felt like a baseball”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a fun, game-show-style challenge where Mr. Beast and his friends go through 12 grades, taking tests and facing water balloon punishments for failing. It does a good job of incorporating real educational content (math, history, science) and promotes persistence and teamwork. However, parents should be aware of the mild bullying (e.g., calling Chandler 'dumb' for failing), the emphasis on winning money, and the multiple sponsored segments urging viewers to buy merchandise. The water balloon punishments are playful but could be seen as humiliating for sensitive kids.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What did you think about the way the contestants treated Chandler when he failed? Was it fair or mean?
2Do you think it's more important to win money or to learn something new? Why?
3How would you feel if you were in a competition where you got pelted with water balloons for making mistakes?
4Why do you think Mr. Beast kept telling viewers to buy merchandise? Was that part of the game or something else?

Protected Viewing

What's This Video About?

me and the squad went back to first grade for fun LAST DAY TO BUY MERCH - https://mrbeast.store Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ After today you can no longer enter the merch contest. Good luck! SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG 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/MrBeastYT • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast --------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 8 and up. The content is generally safe, but the mild bullying, competitive pressure, and sponsored ads may be confusing or upsetting for younger children.

Is there any violence in this video?

The only 'violence' is playful water balloon pelting when contestants fail a test. It's mild and intended for laughs, but could be startling for sensitive kids.

Does the video teach anything educational?

Yes, the video includes real school subjects like math, history, science, and grammar. However, the educational content is brief and secondary to the game show format.

Are there any hidden ads or sponsored content?

Yes, there are multiple explicit plugs for Mr. Beast merchandise, including a 'frosted beast hoodie.' These are clearly stated but may encourage kids to ask for purchases.

Is the bullying in this video harmful?

The bullying is mild and played for comedy (e.g., calling Chandler 'dumb'), but it could model teasing behavior. Parents may want to discuss why it's not okay to laugh at others' failures.

What is the main message of this video?

The main message is that persistence and studying pay off, as the winner gets $10,000. However, it also emphasizes winning and materialism, which parents may want to balance with discussions about effort and learning.