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Saying "Keep Net Neutrality" For 10 Hours

MrBeast

10:00:02 · 2.5M views · December 17, 2017

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

2Moderate Concerns

5Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but contains heavy engagement baiting and a political advocacy message that may confuse younger viewers. The creator uses a 10-hour repeating phrase to protest the FCC's repeal of net neutrality, which can spark interest in internet freedom but lacks educational depth. Parents should note the aggressive calls to subscribe and the misleading 'free car' promise, which are typical of this channel's style.

Content Breakdown · 7 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentSome

The description includes undisclosed or organic-seeming promotional links: a 'NEW Merch Store' and 'SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR' (an obvious bait). The car offer is likely a fake or unfulfillable giveaway used to drive subscriptions without clear disclosure of terms or sponsorship. This constitutes hidden advertising/disguised promotion.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR”

“NEW Merch Store! - https://mrbeast.store”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The description uses aggressive and manipulative CTAs: 'SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR' suggests a transactional relationship based on false promise, and 'FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS' uses threatening humor to coerce social media follows, creating low-level parasocial pressure.

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“SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR”

“FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS!”

Misinformation, Conspiracy & PseudoscienceA little

The claim 'Net Neutrality is law that made our internet free and now it is gone' is an oversimplification. Net neutrality is a regulatory principle, not a single law, and it was not 'gone' in the sense of making the internet not free. This frames a complex issue in an absolute, potentially misleading way, though it is short and opinion-based rather than a full-blown conspiracy.

See evidence (1)

“Net Neutrality is law that made our internet free and now it is gone”

Algorithm-Bait & Disguised ContentA little

The title 'Saying "Keep Net Neutrality" For 10 Hours' is a bait-and-switch: the actual transcript contains only a single statement about net neutrality, not 10 hours of repetition. The title exaggerates/extreme-sizes the content to attract clicks, and the 'SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR' is classic engagement bait. There is a mismatch between the promised novelty/stunt format and the brief actual text.

See evidence (2)

“Title: Saying 'Keep Net Neutrality' For 10 Hours”

“Transcript: only one short statement”

Geopolitical Commentary & AdvocacyA little

The video takes a clear one-sided political position on net neutrality, framing it as a loss and implicitly advocating against the FCC's decision. This is advocacy/commentary on a current regulatory issue, not neutral news or balanced debate.

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“I Am Officially Protesting The FCC”

“Net Neutrality is law that made our internet free and now it is gone”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsSome

The description contains multiple aggressive and manipulative calls-to-action: 'SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR' (unlikely to be fulfilled, designed to farm subscriptions), and 'FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS!' (superstition/threat-based engagement bait). These coerce viewer participation through false promises or guilt-trip humor.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR”

“FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS!”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA little

The title promises an extreme repetitive stunt ('For 10 Hours'), which is a classic low-quality/endurance gimmick formula. While the transcript only shows a single short statement, the framing of the video (implied by title) is a stunt-based format designed for shock/duration appeal.

See evidence (1)

“Saying 'Keep Net Neutrality' For 10 Hours”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a protest statement by MrBeast, repeating 'Keep Net Neutrality' for 10 hours to draw attention to the FCC's decision. It does not contain explicit content, but it heavily uses engagement baiting tactics like 'SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR' and links to merchandise, which may teach kids to expect rewards for subscriptions. The political topic of net neutrality is not explained, so younger children may not understand the context. Positively, it can introduce kids to civic engagement and the concept of internet freedom, but parents should discuss the difference between genuine advocacy and clickbait.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What do you think net neutrality means, and why is it important for the internet?
2Why do you think the creator repeated the same phrase for 10 hours? Is that an effective way to protest?
3The video says 'SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR' – do you think that's true? How can you tell if a promise is real?
4How would you feel if the internet was slower for some websites? What would you do about it?

Saying "Keep Net Neutrality" For 10 Hours

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What's This Video About?

I Am Officially Protesting The FCC SUBSCRIBE FOR A FREE CAR Net Neutrality is law that made our internet free and now it is gone. NEW Merch Store! - https://mrbeast.store Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ 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/mrbeastyt/ --------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

We recommend age 10 and up. The video contains a political message about net neutrality that may confuse younger children, and the heavy use of engagement baiting (like 'subscribe for a free car') requires critical thinking to understand it's not literal.

Is there any explicit language or violence in this video?

No, the video has no strong language, violence, or sexual content. It is simply a 10-hour loop of the phrase 'Keep Net Neutrality' with text overlays and links.

Does this video contain hidden advertising?

Yes, the video includes a link to the creator's merchandise store and promotes Viewstats, a service. These are disclosed in the description but may feel like ads to kids.

Is the 'subscribe for a free car' promise real?

No, it is a common clickbait tactic used by the creator to encourage subscriptions. There is no actual free car offered, and this can mislead children into expecting rewards.

What is net neutrality and why is it in this video?

Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers should treat all data equally. The creator is protesting the FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules, but the video does not explain this, so parents may need to provide context.

Is this video educational?

It has limited educational value on its own. While it introduces the concept of protest and net neutrality, it lacks explanation or depth, so it's best used as a starting point for a parent-led discussion.