Watchly Safety Review

Pick The Wrong Tube, Get Slimed

MrBeast

0:36 · 161.4M views · August 27, 2025

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

2Moderate Concerns

1Minor Flag

This video is safe for most kids but offers little educational value, as it's a low-stakes slime challenge where participants pick tubes and get slimed. The strongest positive is that it's harmless fun with no offensive content, but the high engagement baiting (0.40) and low-quality stunt nature (0.50) make it more about spectacle than substance. Parents should note that while it's not harmful, it may not be enriching for children seeking learning opportunities.

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video uses mild engagement-baiting through a 'subscribe if you think X will get hit' framing, which creates a low-level parasocial dynamic by asking viewers to take sides and invest emotionally in the outcome.

See evidence (1)

“Subscribe if you think Match will get hit. Like if you think Chandler will.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsSome

The video uses a direct engagement-baiting CTA asking viewers to subscribe or like based on which participant they think will get slimed, which is a mild but clear manipulative tactic to boost engagement metrics.

See evidence (1)

“Subscribe if you think Match will get hit. Like if you think Chandler will.”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video features a 'pick the wrong tube, get slimed' stunt format that is clearly designed for shock value and low-quality entertainment, with participants reacting dramatically to getting covered in slime/nacho cheese.

See evidence (3)

“This is terrifying.”

“Is that nacho cheese?”

“That's definitely the worst one.”

What Parents Need to Know

This video features a simple, non-educational challenge where people pick tubes and get covered in slime, with no violence, language, or mature themes. It does well in being completely safe and free of any concerning content, but it's essentially a low-effort stunt designed to maximize views through engagement baiting (like asking viewers to subscribe or like for specific outcomes). Kids might enjoy the silly, messy fun, but they won't learn anything substantial, and the manipulative calls to action could encourage passive consumption without critical thinking.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the video asks you to subscribe or like for certain outcomes? Is that a fair way to get engagement?
2What would you do if you were in the video—would you pick a tube or watch? Why?
3Do you think this kind of challenge is creative or just silly? What makes a video worth watching?
4How can you tell if a video is trying to get you to do something (like subscribe) versus just entertaining you?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The video is appropriate for children aged 5 and up. It has no offensive content, but younger kids might not understand the engagement baiting, and the lack of educational value makes it better for older preschoolers who can enjoy simple, silly fun.

Is there any violence or scary content in this video?

No, there is no violence or scary content. The only 'danger' is getting covered in slime, which is messy but harmless and played for laughs.

Does this video have any educational value?

No, this video has no educational value. It's purely entertainment based on a simple challenge, with no lessons or learning opportunities.

Is the video trying to manipulate kids into subscribing?

Yes, the video uses engagement baiting by asking viewers to subscribe or like for specific outcomes (e.g., 'Subscribe if you think Match will get hit'). This is a common tactic to boost engagement, and parents should discuss it with children to promote critical thinking.

Are there any hidden ads or sponsored content?

No, there are no hidden ads or sponsored content in this video. It appears to be a standalone challenge video without product placements.

Could this video encourage kids to try messy challenges at home?

Possibly, but the challenge is very simple (picking a tube and getting slimed) and unlikely to be dangerous if supervised. Parents can use it as a conversation starter about safe vs. unsafe internet challenges.