This is the hot take that we all needed. It's so shameless. And it goes WAY beyond the kids who know who these goons are. My 6 yr old saw a Prime backpack and instantly started pestering me for one. He has no idea what Prime is, or who sells it (and thankfully, what it tastes like)....but because a 'bigger boy' was wearing one he was intrigued enough to want it. Social collateral cascades like dominos, and that's why it can be so dangerous.
My kids are 5 and 7 and I am so lucky they so far haven’t been exposed to any of these trends but I am DREADING to think what it’ll be like when that time comes. This stuff isn’t better is just less bad! Thank you for sharing this Stef xx
Spot on, prime makes me so angry! What world are we living in that this is allowed, greed trumps everything. Going after children is the lowest of the low.
So I 100% agree with this premise but I also have to wonder why are we as parents letting our kids have this kind of access to social media channels, TH-cam etc enough for them to be the audience of these clowns? It really feels like our entire culture really needs to rethink priorities. Just because internet is everywhere doesn’t mean children should have their brains hacked by it, so as a mother, I believe it’s our duty to protect our kids from the danger of idolizing “influencers”, consumerism, marketing geared towards them, horrible values thrown at them. If that makes me overprotective, good!
this seems so wild to me! in my country you can find good 70% of food organic from local farmers’ market. and it usually costs cheeper than at the regular market. I’m so used to this lifestyle (and of course that’s what I choose for my kids as well), that when I travel abroad all foods seems so weird to me, totally different taste (sausages, bread, juices, cheeses, oats, milk, some fruits and veggies, etc.). I don’t like it. of course we too have a ton of such products at the market, but it’s not nearly as popular as in other countries I guess? I mean MOST people shop at the farmers market.
They have more than plenty of money . In a way what they get by doing this is pocket change when put in perspective with their immense personal wealth. Worse they could get about the same by simply promoting natural fruit juice or alike.
Here's an idea....why don't you contact some food companies producing healthy delicious snacks etc (they do exist) and make some kids oriented videos sponsored by companies producing healthy sugarfree fun snacks/ foods. Make some silly kids oriented videos...might even catch on....even get parents to show these videos to their kids.....?
Totally agree. I work in a primary school and they love Prime. These influencers are totally unscrupulous or just thick as shit or both. Just greed probably 😡
You speak aloud the take that many of us have. I grew up with TH-cam and this "product era" it has developed into has made me abhor so many content creators I used to enjoy, or even look up to. To the point I don't even bother visiting this platform very often anymore. The exploitation of children is so unbelievably obvious and they don't give the slightest fuck about it because all they see is green when they check their stock value. Also, you reminded me I've got a spaceship that I crashed landed into a barn in the countryside that I need to go repair, at least that's what my kid thinks... 👀
Yes! More of this content please
This is the hot take that we all needed. It's so shameless. And it goes WAY beyond the kids who know who these goons are.
My 6 yr old saw a Prime backpack and instantly started pestering me for one. He has no idea what Prime is, or who sells it (and thankfully, what it tastes like)....but because a 'bigger boy' was wearing one he was intrigued enough to want it. Social collateral cascades like dominos, and that's why it can be so dangerous.
I want to see Logan Paul eat nothing but these for a year then do another fight, see what happens.
You are an incredible speaker and articulate with your words and reasoning. Couldn't agree more.
Thank you for saying all that. I don't have children myself, but this disgusts me too
My kids are 5 and 7 and I am so lucky they so far haven’t been exposed to any of these trends but I am DREADING to think what it’ll be like when that time comes. This stuff isn’t better is just less bad! Thank you for sharing this Stef xx
Spot on, prime makes me so angry! What world are we living in that this is allowed, greed trumps everything. Going after children is the lowest of the low.
Spot on. Fromone parent to another, thanks for articulating this so clearly and forcefully 👏
So I 100% agree with this premise but I also have to wonder why are we as parents letting our kids have this kind of access to social media channels, TH-cam etc enough for them to be the audience of these clowns? It really feels like our entire culture really needs to rethink priorities. Just because internet is everywhere doesn’t mean children should have their brains hacked by it, so as a mother, I believe it’s our duty to protect our kids from the danger of idolizing “influencers”, consumerism, marketing geared towards them, horrible values thrown at them. If that makes me overprotective, good!
this seems so wild to me! in my country you can find good 70% of food organic from local farmers’ market. and it usually costs cheeper than at the regular market. I’m so used to this lifestyle (and of course that’s what I choose for my kids as well), that when I travel abroad all foods seems so weird to me, totally different taste (sausages, bread, juices, cheeses, oats, milk, some fruits and veggies, etc.). I don’t like it. of course we too have a ton of such products at the market, but it’s not nearly as popular as in other countries I guess? I mean MOST people shop at the farmers market.
SO TRUE. Glad to see this video. Thanks Stef
Much appreciated Stef! Call them out!! 🍎👏
They have more than plenty of money . In a way what they get by doing this is pocket change when put in perspective with their immense personal wealth. Worse they could get about the same by simply promoting natural fruit juice or alike.
Great video and great take. Well played Stef!
I was fuming too! Well said Stef and totally shocked by MrBeast being part of it
Here's an idea....why don't you contact some food companies producing healthy delicious snacks etc (they do exist) and make some kids oriented videos sponsored by companies producing healthy sugarfree fun snacks/ foods. Make some silly kids oriented videos...might even catch on....even get parents to show these videos to their kids.....?
Totally agree. I work in a primary school and they love Prime. These influencers are totally unscrupulous or just thick as shit or both. Just greed probably 😡
Amazing vid - spot on. Thank you.
You speak aloud the take that many of us have. I grew up with TH-cam and this "product era" it has developed into has made me abhor so many content creators I used to enjoy, or even look up to. To the point I don't even bother visiting this platform very often anymore. The exploitation of children is so unbelievably obvious and they don't give the slightest fuck about it because all they see is green when they check their stock value.
Also, you reminded me I've got a spaceship that I crashed landed into a barn in the countryside that I need to go repair, at least that's what my kid thinks... 👀
Well said Stef 👏
Sold souls
Well done for calling them out and for how well you articulate your thoughts and pass on information. Great video
Much appreciated video 👍
Spot on. Totally agree.
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Couldn't agree more, thanks for the video!
Yes!!! 👏👏👏👏
Well done! 👏👏👏
Why I hate prime
PREACH
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Yes 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
thanks for saying all that 👏
Eddieabbew shout-out
Unfortunately mr beast isnt who you think he is
Breath of fresh f*in air 👊🏻!!
Cynical barstewards. Who wants to give their kid a 200 calorie zero nutrition lunch.
+1
@loganpaul @ksi @mrbeast
AMEN!! Well said!