Watchly Safety Review

Trying To Fly Using Only Leaf Blowers

MrBeast

13:02 · 18.5M views · March 1, 2018

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Major ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Major Issue

4Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids aged 10 and up, but it contains a heavy sponsored segment and one instance of strong language. The failed leaf blower stunt is creative and could inspire curiosity about physics, but the loud noise and lack of safety warnings are concerns. Parents should be aware of the integrated ad for 'Pho' and the materialistic mention of the $30,000 cost.

Content Breakdown · 5 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

A single instance of strong language appears in the transcript: 'Fuck the camera.' This is a mild profanity used in a moment of frustration, not pervasive or directed at anyone.

See evidence (1)

“Jess is like, 'Fuck the camera.'”

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

There is a brief moment of wealth flexing when the creator casually mentions the cost of the stunt: 'it's only like $30,000. You can do it.' This normalizes high spending in a joking manner, but it is not a central theme.

See evidence (1)

“it's only like $30,000. You can do it.”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

There is mild parasocial language when the creator says 'Strongest family on all of YouTube. Strongest family in the world. Jake Pauler since 1996.' This frames the audience as part of an exclusive 'family' and encourages subscription, but it is not emotionally manipulative or guilt-tripping.

See evidence (1)

“Strongest family on all of YouTube. Strongest family in the world. Jake Pauler since 1996.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

There is mild engagement baiting when the creator says 'Tweet me a picture of it and I'll follow some of you who tweet me a picture of you guys using Pho.' This incentivizes social media engagement with a reward, but it is not guilt-tripping or superstitious.

See evidence (1)

“Tweet me a picture of it and I'll follow some of you who tweet me a picture of you guys using Pho.”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentA lot

This video is a classic example of extreme stunt content: attempting to fly using 100 leaf blowers. The creator acknowledges the cost ($30,000) and the discomfort ('My ears hurt'), and the entire premise is a gimmick for shock value and views. This scores high because it is the core of the video.

See evidence (3)

“And yeah, dude, that was a lot more fun than I thought. Like, honestly, I thought it'd be really boring, but that was pretty cool. If you ever need something to do, just buy a 100 leaf blower, set up a contraption, and you know, it's only like $30,000.”

“Holy crap. My ears hurt.”

“That was literally the loudest thing we've ever done.”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a high-energy stunt video from Jake Paul, where he attempts to lift a person using 100 leaf blowers. It includes a lengthy, integrated sponsored segment for the streaming service 'Pho' that may feel like an ad to children. The video contains one instance of strong language ('f**k the camera') and a brief zombie-themed skit with mild fantasy violence. On the positive side, it demonstrates a creative, hands-on experiment (though failed) that could spark curiosity about physics and air pressure. However, the loud noise and lack of safety warnings may concern parents, and the video's focus on expensive equipment ($30,000) promotes materialism. The video also includes a call to action for viewers to subscribe and tweet, which may encourage engagement without parental oversight.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the leaf blowers didn't lift the person as expected? What scientific principles might explain that?
2The video had a long ad for a streaming service. How can you tell when something is an advertisement versus regular content?
3What would you do differently if you tried this experiment safely? Why is it important to have adult supervision for such projects?
4The video mentions the cost of the stunt ($30,000). How do you think that compares to other ways people spend money on hobbies or experiments?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 10 and up due to the presence of mild profanity (e.g., 'f**k'), loud noises, and a failed stunt that could be imitated unsafely. Younger children may be frightened by the intensity or attempt to replicate the experiment without supervision.

Does this video contain any bad language or violence?

Yes, the video contains one instance of strong language ('f**k the camera') and a brief zombie-themed skit with mild fantasy violence. The profanity is bleeped or muffled but still audible.

What is the educational value of this video?

The video is primarily entertainment, showing a failed attempt to lift a person using 100 leaf blowers. It includes a heavy sponsored segment for the streaming service 'Pho' and promotes materialism by mentioning the cost of the stunt ($30,000).

Is there any hidden advertising or sponsored content?

The video includes a lengthy, integrated ad for the streaming service 'Pho' that is woven into the content. It also features a call to action for viewers to sign up and tweet a picture, which may encourage children to engage with the sponsor.

Are there any safety concerns with this video?

The stunt involves 100 leaf blowers and a tarp, which could be dangerous if imitated. The video does not include safety warnings, and the loud noise may be uncomfortable for sensitive children. Parents should discuss the risks of attempting such experiments.

Does this video promote materialism or consumerism?

The video promotes materialism by mentioning the $30,000 cost of the stunt and includes a call to action for viewers to subscribe and tweet. It also features a brief moment of wealth flexing (BMW i8).