Watchly Safety Review

Surviving 24 Hours Straight In A Desert

MrBeast

14:04 · 191.0M views · March 16, 2019

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

6Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but contains mild bullying and crude humor that may require parental guidance. The MrBeast crew's desert survival challenge offers some educational moments about camping and teamwork, but the constant teasing, fart jokes, and one member storming off set a negative tone. Overall, it's entertaining but not a model of respectful behavior.

Content Breakdown · 7 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

The transcript contains one instance of mild profanity ('shit') and a dismissive insult ('snowflake'). These are isolated and not pervasive, but present.

See evidence (2)

“Oh, shit.”N/A

“Get over it, snowflake.”

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

There is a mild instance of name-calling ('snowflake') and a prank involving poisonous food, which could be seen as mildly cruel or bullying in a competitive context, but it is not severe or targeted at a protected group.

See evidence (2)

“Get over it, snowflake.”N/A

“So apparently Chris left some like poisonous stuff in my food and now he's telling me to eat it. I think this is his way of getting rid of me so he can have more food.”

Mental Health & Self-Harm ReferencesA little

The phrase 'I'm gonna yeet myself into bed' is a casual, hyperbolic expression that could be interpreted as a mild self-harm joke, but it is clearly not serious and is used in a playful context.

See evidence (1)

“I'm gonna yeet myself into bed”N/A

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The closing line 'subscribe or I'll delete your Fortnite account' is a playful, exaggerated threat that could be seen as a mild form of engagement manipulation, but it is clearly a joke and not emotionally coercive.

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“subscribe or I'll delete your Fortnite account”N/A

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The prank of leaving poisonous food for a friend and encouraging them to eat it models harmful deception and could be seen as toxic behavior, though it is presented in a competitive challenge context.

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“So apparently Chris left some like poisonous stuff in my food and now he's telling me to eat it. I think this is his way of getting rid of me so he can have more food.”N/A

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The closing line 'subscribe or I'll delete your Fortnite account' is a playful, exaggerated CTA that could be seen as mildly manipulative, but it is clearly a joke and not a serious threat.

See evidence (1)

“subscribe or I'll delete your Fortnite account”N/A

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video is a 'surviving 24 hours' stunt, which fits the pattern of endurance gimmicks designed for shock value. The transcript mentions poisonous food and a competitive survival scenario, which are extreme elements typical of stunt content.

See evidence (2)

“WE WENT TO A DESERT AND SPENT 24 HOURS IN IT”N/A

“So apparently Chris left some like poisonous stuff in my food and now he's telling me to eat it.”

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should know that this video features lighthearted survival challenges with some educational value, like building a fire and using MREs. However, it includes frequent teasing, name-calling (e.g., 'snowflake'), and a scene where one member runs away after being mocked. There's also mild crude humor (fart jokes) and a brief mention of 'poison' (a packet that says 'do not eat'). The video promotes teamwork but models some negative social dynamics. Kids may learn basic survival skills but also pick up on the disrespectful banter.

Talk to Your Kids About

1How do you think Chandler felt when everyone was teasing him? Was running away a good way to handle it?
2What did you learn about surviving in the desert from this video?
3Why is it important to contribute to a team, even if you're not the best at something?
4If you were in this challenge, how would you have handled the food situation differently?

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What's This Video About?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

We recommend age 8 and up. The content is generally lighthearted but includes mild bullying, crude humor, and negative social dynamics that younger children may imitate or find confusing.

Is there any violence in this video?

No, there is no realistic violence or threats. The only physical risk is the desert environment itself, which is presented as a challenge, not a danger.

Does the video contain any inappropriate language?

There is mild crude language like 'fart' and 'poop,' and one instance of 'snowflake' used as an insult. No strong profanity is used.

Is the bullying in this video harmful for kids?

The teasing is mostly playful but includes moments where one person is singled out and mocked, leading to him storming off. This could model unhealthy conflict resolution for children.

What educational value does this video have?

Kids can learn basic survival skills like building a fire, setting up a tent, and using MREs. It also touches on teamwork and problem-solving, though the negative interactions may overshadow these lessons.

Does the video promote materialism or gambling?

There is a brief segment about a 'golden ticket' contest, but it's not the main focus and doesn't involve gambling mechanics. It's more of a promotional giveaway.