Watchly Safety Review

Would You Sit In Snakes For $10,000?

MrBeast

14:07 · 404.2M views · April 10, 2021

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

9Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids but heavily promotes materialism and risk-taking for money. It features fun, creative challenges like sitting in snakes or pickles for cash, which can be entertaining, but the constant focus on winning large sums of money and the mild fear-based scenarios (e.g., tarantula, cockroaches) may encourage unhealthy attitudes toward risk and reward.

Content Breakdown · 10 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

The transcript contains very mild crude language, limited to a single instance of a partially bleeped exclamation. It is not pervasive or aggressive.

See evidence (1)

“Karl: 'Holy shi-' (cut off by laughter)”Approximately 05:30

Bullying, Cruelty & DiscriminationA little

There is very mild, playful teasing among friends (e.g., mocking Chandler's fear of pickles, calling Karl 'lazy'), but it is clearly affectionate and not hostile or discriminatory. No identity-based attacks or genuine cruelty.

See evidence (2)

“Jimmy: 'That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard' (about Chandler's fear of pickles)”Approximately 07:15

“Jimmy: 'You're so lazy!' (to Karl)”Approximately 05:00

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The video includes a clear, transparent shout-out to Brian Barczyk's channel and a mention of Viewstats, but these are presented as organic endorsements without formal disclosure. The MrBeast merch and channel subscription prompts are standard for the channel.

See evidence (2)

“Jimmy: 'Brian doesn't know I'm doing this... go subscribe to him. Here's his channel.'”Approximately 18:30

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

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

The video heavily features large sums of cash ($10,000, $20,000, $32,000) and a new car as prizes, which could be seen as wealth flexing. However, the focus is on the entertainment of the challenges rather than glorifying luxury possessions.

See evidence (2)

“Jimmy: 'This box has $15,000 in it...'”Approximately 01:30

“Jimmy: 'Here is a brand new car. Wow!'”Approximately 17:30

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

The video uses mild emotional manipulation, such as guilt-tripping for subscriptions ('SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG') and framing the giveaway as a reward for loyalty. This is common for the channel but still manipulative.

See evidence (2)

“Jimmy: 'SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG' (in description)”Description

“Jimmy: 'If you're not currently subscribed, hit that subscribe button because we're gonna give away another $10,000...'”Approximately 19:00

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The video includes mild toxic behavior, such as breaking into Chandler's house to steal his teddy bear (presented as a prank) and lying to contestants for comedic effect. These are framed as harmless fun but could model deceptive behavior.

See evidence (2)

“Jimmy: 'Earlier today I broke into Chandler's house and stole his teddy bear.'”Approximately 06:30

“Jimmy: 'You're right, we didn't, that was a lie.' (about the code under the rat)”Approximately 05:45

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The video uses mild engagement baiting, such as threatening to take the viewer's dog for not subscribing and framing the giveaway as a conditional reward. This is common for the channel but still manipulative.

See evidence (2)

“Jimmy: 'SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG' (in description)”Description

“Jimmy: 'If you're not currently subscribed, hit that subscribe button because we're gonna give away another $10,000...'”Approximately 19:00

Dangerous Internet ChallengesA little

The video features challenges that could be considered risky (sitting in a tub of snakes, letting a tarantula crawl on you, blindfolded balloon popping with a nail), but they are conducted with professional handlers and safety measures. They are not presented as imitable trends.

See evidence (2)

“Jimmy: 'If any of you sits in this tub of snakes, I'll give your mom $10,000'”Approximately 00:10

“Jimmy: 'Tareq, if you let this tarantula crawl on you for 30 seconds I'll give your mom $10,000'”Approximately 03:30

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video is built around extreme stunts and challenges (snake tub, cockroach money grab, tarantula on face, pickle tub, endless curling, tug-of-war with multiple people). These are clearly stunt-driven for entertainment value, but they are not destructive or purely shock-value.

See evidence (3)

“Jimmy: 'This is a bathtub full of snakes.'”Approximately 00:05

“Jimmy: 'Karl, as much money as you can grab, you can keep.' (with cockroaches)”Approximately 01:30

“Jimmy: 'Noah, every time you curl this I'll give him a dollar.'”Approximately 02:45

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

The video includes playful physical contests (push-up battle, tug-of-war) that involve mild, consequence-free physical exertion. These are clearly stylized and not realistic violence.

See evidence (2)

“Jimmy: 'If you can beat Karl in a push-up battle, I'll let you have one percent of the island.'”Approximately 09:00

“Jimmy: 'Foy, of those three gentlemen right there, who would you like to play in a game of tug-of-war for $10,000?'”Approximately 14:00

What Parents Need to Know

Parents should be aware that the video revolves around participants performing uncomfortable or fear-inducing tasks (e.g., sitting in snakes, letting a tarantula crawl on them) for money. While the challenges are supervised by professionals and no one is harmed, the emphasis on monetary rewards and the 'double or nothing' gambling-like mechanics could influence children to view risk-taking as fun and profitable. The video also includes mild crude humor (e.g., pickle tub, sweating hands) and a brief moment where a participant says 'holy shi-' (cut off). Positively, it showcases teamwork, perseverance (e.g., Noah doing thousands of curls), and generosity (e.g., giving money to family).

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the participants were willing to do scary things like sit in snakes or let a spider crawl on them? Is money worth that risk?
2What would you do if someone offered you money to do something uncomfortable? How would you decide?
3Noah did thousands of arm curls to earn money. What does that tell you about hard work and persistence?
4The video ends with a giveaway for subscribers. How do you feel about creators offering prizes for subscribing? Is that fair?

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What's This Video About?

Would you sit in a tub of snakes for $10,000? New Merch - https://mrbeast.store Subscribe to Brian Barczyk: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4zS1wbO81p59CxKL7CQAcA Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video please reach out to chucky@mrbeastbusiness.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- follow all of these or i will kick you • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrBeast6000/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrBeast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast --------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

The video is recommended for ages 10 and up due to its focus on risk-taking for money, mild fear-based challenges, and subtle gambling-like mechanics. Younger children may imitate the risky behavior or misunderstand the value of money.

Is there any violence or scary content in this video?

The video includes mild fear-based scenarios like sitting in a tub of snakes, letting a tarantula crawl on a person, and being in a room with rats. These are supervised by professionals and no one is harmed, but they may be intense for sensitive children.

Does the video promote gambling or risky behavior?

Yes, the video features 'double or nothing' challenges and risk-taking for money, which can normalize gambling-like behavior. Parents should discuss the difference between entertainment and real-life financial decisions.

Is there any bad language in the video?

There is one instance where a participant says 'holy shi-' but it is cut off before completion. Otherwise, the language is clean and appropriate for older children.

What educational value does this video have?

The video demonstrates perseverance (e.g., Noah doing thousands of curls), teamwork, and generosity (e.g., giving money to family). However, the educational value is limited by the heavy focus on materialism and risk.

Are the challenges safe for kids to try at home?

No, the challenges involve live animals, physical exertion, and potential hazards. They are performed with professional supervision and should not be replicated at home.