Watchly Safety Review

I Cooked Against Uncle Roger

13:10 · 18.4M views · October 14, 2023

Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

This cooking challenge video is safe for most kids, with mild language and a few adult jokes that may go over younger viewers' heads. The video offers strong educational value in cooking techniques and cultural dishes, while the friendly competition and positive mentorship between Nick and Uncle Roger model teamwork and learning from mistakes. However, parents should note the use of mild profanity (e.g., 'f*cked up') and a brief reference to an 'ex-wife' that may require context for younger children.

Content Breakdown · 1 Category

Strong & Crude LanguageSome

The transcript contains two instances of the f-word ('f*ucked', 'f*cked', 'fucking'), which are strong profanities. The words are partially censored in the transcript but clearly intended as profanity.

See evidence (3)

“Uncle Roger f*ucked up again.”

“We all f*cked up today.”

“You quit fucking around.”

What Parents Need to Know

This video features a fun cooking competition between two popular YouTubers, Nick DiGiovanni and Uncle Roger, judged by Chef Rush. It showcases authentic cooking techniques for Malaysian char kway teow and New England lobster roll, teaching kids about different cuisines and kitchen skills. The content includes mild language (e.g., 'f*cked up' used twice) and a few adult references (e.g., comparing a lobster to an 'ex-wife' and calling her 'Gollum'). There is no violence, sexual content, or substance use. The overall tone is positive, emphasizing practice, improvement, and respect between competitors. Parents may want to discuss the use of MSG as a seasoning, which is presented neutrally.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What did you learn about cooking char kway teow or lobster rolls from this video?
2How did Nick and Uncle Roger handle their mistakes during the challenge? What can we learn from that?
3Why do you think Chef Rush declared a tie in the first round? What does that say about fairness?
4Uncle Roger used a special technique to shred eggs for his fried rice. What other creative cooking methods did you notice?

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What's This Video About?

I can't believe what happened at the end. Watch to see who wins! Thanks to @mrnigelng for the competition. And @ChefRush for judging! Subscribe before everyone else :) ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ Follow for more: https://www.youtube.com/@NicksKitchen https://www.youtube.com/@chef https://www.instagram.com/nick.digiovanni https://www.facebook.com/nick.digiovanni https://www.tiktok.com/@nick.digiovanni

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 8 and up due to mild language (e.g., 'f*cked up') and a few adult jokes (e.g., 'ex-wife' reference). The cooking content is educational and engaging for older children, but younger kids may not understand the humor or need context for the mild profanity.

Is there any bad language in this video?

Yes, there is mild profanity. The word 'f*cked up' is used twice (once by Uncle Roger and once by Nick). There are no other strong curse words, but parents should be aware of this language.

What do kids learn from watching this video?

Kids can learn about cooking techniques for two different cultural dishes: Malaysian char kway teow and New England lobster roll. They also see the importance of practice, learning from mistakes, and respectful competition. The video highlights teamwork and mentorship between the two chefs.

Are there any adult themes or references?

There is a brief reference to Uncle Roger's 'ex-wife,' whom he compares to Gollum from 'The Lord of the Rings.' This is a mild adult joke that may require explanation for younger children. No other adult themes are present.

Is the video safe for children who are sensitive to language?

The mild profanity is infrequent and not aggressive, but sensitive children or those whose parents avoid any swearing may find it inappropriate. Parents can preview the video to decide based on their child's sensitivity.

Does the video promote any unhealthy eating or cooking habits?

The video uses MSG as a seasoning, which is presented neutrally and is common in many cuisines. The dishes are indulgent (e.g., lobster, fried rice) but are shown in a cooking challenge context, not as everyday meals. No extreme or dangerous cooking methods are demonstrated.