Watchly Safety Review

Walking Up To Random People With 100 StormTroopers

MrBeast

10:04 · 20.3M views · April 11, 2018

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

2Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but features aggressive engagement baiting as its main creative hook. On the positive side, it is a harmless social experiment showing how people react to a large group of stormtroopers in public, with no violence or bad language. However, the opening threats ('SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT') and the explicit 'follow or else' command are heavy-handed attempts to drive subscriptions, which may confuse or pressure younger viewers. Parents should know the video is essentially a simple prank with no educational value, but it is not malicious or frightening.

Content Breakdown · 3 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The transcript includes a link to a 'NEW Merch Store!' and a link to 'Viewstats!' without explicit disclosure that these are advertisements or sponsorships. The description also includes a business inquiry email, but the merch and Viewstats links are presented as organic content without clear ad labeling.

See evidence (2)

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

“Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The description contains a mild form of emotional manipulation: 'SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT' and '► FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS!' These are hyperbolic threats designed to coerce engagement, though they are clearly intended as jokes.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT”

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

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsSome

The description contains multiple manipulative calls-to-action: 'SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT' uses a threat to coerce subscription, and '► FOLLOW BOTH THESE AND I WILL HAVE YOUR KIDS!' uses a similar coercive threat. These are clearly hyperbolic but still fit the pattern of guilt-tripping and superstition-based engagement baiting.

See evidence (2)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT”

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

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should be aware that this video is a single stunt: walking up to strangers in public with 100 people dressed as stormtroopers. It is not a tutorial or story—just a reaction-based prank. The video opens with an aggressive call-to-action ('SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT') and similar language, which is clearly meant as a joke but could make younger children feel anxious or manipulated. On the positive side, the actual experiment shows people laughing and taking photos, so the tone is lighthearted and non-confrontational. There are no ads, sponsored segments, or violent content. The only concern is the creator's habit of using exaggerated threats to boost engagement, which sets a poor example for kids about how to ask for subscriptions.

Talk to Your Kids About

1How do you think the people felt when they saw 100 stormtroopers walking toward them? Was anyone scared or did everyone have fun?
2The video starts by saying 'SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT.' Is that a real threat or a joke? How can you tell the difference?
3Why do you think the creator made this video—was it to make people laugh, to get famous, or for some other reason?
4If you saw 100 stormtroopers walking down your street, what would you do? Would you be excited or nervous?

Walking Up To Random People With 100 StormTroopers

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What's This Video About?

THE EMPIRE CAN NOT BE STOPPED SUBSCRIBE OR I DELETE YOUR MINECRAFT ACCOUNT 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/mrbeast -------------------------------------------------------------------- in this experiment we see how people react to this diy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this video appropriate for my 6-year-old?

It depends on your child's sensitivity to prank-style content. The video shows strangers being surprised by a large group of costumed people, but no one gets hurt or upset. However, the opening threats like 'subscribe or I delete your Minecraft account' are meant as jokes but could confuse a 6-year-old. Most 7+ kids will understand it's a silly joke, but younger children may take it literally.

Does the video contain any violence or scary moments?

No. The stormtroopers are just standing or walking in a group—they do not run, shout, or chase anyone. People are surprised but quickly smile and take photos. There are no weapons shown being used and no aggressive behavior.

What age is this video appropriate for?

We recommend age 7 and up. The content is harmless and non-violent, but the engagement-baiting tactics (fake threats demanding likes/subs) are confusing for younger kids. By age 7, children can usually recognize when a creator is joking versus being serious.

Does this video have any educational value?

No. This is purely a social experiment/prank video that shows how people react to unusual street performances. It may spark a conversation about crowd reactions or copyright (Star Wars characters), but it is entertainment, not educational content.

Is there any hidden advertising or product placement?

The video mentions a merch store and Viewstats in the description, but no products are shown or discussed in the video itself. The score for hidden advertising is low. There is no sponsored segment within the video.

Why does the creator threaten to delete Minecraft accounts? Should I be worried?

No. MrBeast (the creator) uses over-the-top threats as a running joke to get attention and drive engagement. He cannot actually delete anyone's Minecraft account. It is a common but manipulative tactic. You can explain to your child that creators sometimes say things they don't mean just to be funny or to get clicks.