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Press This Button To Win $100,000!

MrBeast

15:11 · 365.7M views · November 14, 2020

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

7Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but features a chaotic, prank-filled challenge with crude humor and mild gross-out stunts. The positive side is the underlying message of perseverance and doing something for family, as participants endure silly punishments to win money for a sibling. However, the video includes jokes about 'bashing babies' (with toy babies), references to bodily functions, and a focus on money that may not suit younger viewers.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video uses mild parasocial language, such as 'I love you guys' and 'you're my family,' but it is not excessive or manipulative. The call to subscribe is presented as a standard request, not guilt-tripping or emotional coercion.

See evidence (1)

“If you haven't already, hit that subscribe button. I'm trying to hit 50 million subscribers and it would mean the world.”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

No toxic behavior modeling appears in this video. The challenges are absurd and self-inflicted (e.g., wearing mayonnaise pants, watching farts), with no cruelty, pranks on unwilling participants, or animal mistreatment. The 'bash babies' joke is clearly about toy babies, not real infants.

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The video includes a mild engagement-baiting CTA: 'SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG' in the description, which is a humorous threat. However, it is clearly a joke and not a coercive or superstitious demand. The ending subscribe request is standard and not manipulative.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

“If you haven't already, hit that subscribe button. I'm trying to hit 50 million subscribers and it would mean the world.”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video contains elements of stunt-driven content, such as the 'bash babies' joke (toy babies) and the overall absurdist challenges. However, it is not purely shock-value; it has a game-show structure and comedic intent. The 'extreme' elements are mild and clearly staged.

See evidence (3)

“Break a 2x4 using only babies”

“WEAR PANTS FILLED WITH MAYONNAISE”

“Sort this bowl of M&M's by color”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

The video includes playful fantasy violence, such as the 'bash babies' challenge where toy babies are used to break a 2x4. This is clearly absurd and not realistic, fitting the playful violence category.

See evidence (2)

“Here's a 2x4. And here's a baby. I don't know how you're going to do it, but you got to break that in half.”

“Oh, hey, that baby stood no chance.”

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

No strong profanity or crude language appears in this video. The language is generally mild and playful, with no bleeped profanity or explicit slurs.

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

No bullying, cruelty, or discrimination appears in this video. The challenges are absurd and self-inflicted (e.g., mayonnaise pants, watching farts), and participants laugh along. There is no targeting of individuals with hostility or identity-based attacks.

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

The video centers on a $100,000 prize, which is a form of wealth flexing. However, it is framed as a game show giveaway rather than personal luxury display. The focus is on the challenge and humor, not on flaunting wealth for status.

See evidence (2)

“By pressing that, you could win this $100,000 here for your sister”

“This $100,000 could literally pay for my sister's entire college tuition”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should know this video is a comedic challenge where friends press a button for a chance to win $100,000 for a sister, but most presses result in silly punishments like wearing mayonnaise-filled pants, flushing a toilet, or sorting M&Ms. The video does well in showing teamwork and persistence, but it includes crude humor (fart jokes, pee references), mild objectification (princess helmet, handcuffing), and a brief mention of 'bashing babies' (with toy babies). There's no strong language or violence, but the chaotic tone and focus on money may require parental guidance for younger children.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What did you think about the punishments in the video? Were any of them too silly or gross?
2The participants were trying to win money for a family member. Why do you think they kept going even when the punishments were hard?
3How would you feel if you had to do something embarrassing to help someone you love?
4Do you think it's okay to prank your friends like this in real life? Why or why not?

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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 10 and up. The crude humor, gross-out stunts (like mayonnaise pants and fart jokes), and focus on money may be confusing or inappropriate for younger children, but older kids can understand the comedic context.

Is there any violence in this video?

There is no realistic violence, but there are playful references to 'bashing babies' with toy babies and a scene where someone hits themselves with a fish. These are clearly comedic and not violent in a real sense.

Does the video contain any strong language?

No, the video does not contain strong language. The classification score for strong and crude language is low (0.20), and any crude remarks are mild and comedic.

What is the educational value of this video?

The video has limited educational value but promotes themes of perseverance and family loyalty. Kids can learn about teamwork and the idea of enduring challenges for a loved one, though the focus is mainly on entertainment.

Are there any hidden advertisements or sponsored content?

No, the classification score for hidden advertising is 0.00, and the video does not appear to contain any sponsored content or product placements.

Is the video suitable for children who are sensitive to gross-out humor?

No, this video may not be suitable for children sensitive to gross-out humor. It includes scenes with mayonnaise-filled pants, fart jokes, pee references, and eating crickets, which could be off-putting for some kids.