A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this youtube.
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Educational Value
very little
There are a lot of science-based videos and while they do offer some educational value -- a scientist finding a rare species of frogs, putting a leaf under a microscope to see oxygen bubbles up close -- most are surface level science videos. Some experiments are featured, like flushing a toilet under lasers to see the particles in the air, an x-ray of a dog eating food, time lapse videos showing the stars move in the night sky.
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Positive Messages
some
A handful of positive messages like a kid putting candy in an empty bowl on Halloween, someone rescuing an animal from a ditch, and random acts of kindness. Many videos are centered around funny viral videos that could negatively influence impressionable viewers, like a student changing the class grades while the teacher is away and a person sticking their hand in hot molten metal. Many videos are thought provoking and include elements of science.
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Positive Role Models
a little
Although some videos show people doing brave things like rescuing an animal from danger or stopping a thief in action, there aren't any significant positive role models. The videos are intended to make you laugh by showing something shocking or outrageous. These sometimes dangerous stunts are performed by professionals and the videos include a viewer discretion warning beforehand. There are several videos featuring animals, most are cute and heartwarming, but some can be considered as exploiting animals.
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Diverse Representations
a little
Many of the videos on this channel include Black, Indigenous, and people of color -- a young Black child laughing as they do math, an Asian magician, a Desi couple being photobombed by an elephant, Tibetan monks making art out of sand. There are also some videos in different languages. Some videos feature people with disabilities, like a child with a scoliosis device having fun dancings and a person who's blind showing how they text on their phone. In some cases people with disabilities are used for points of humor or put in stereotypical scenarios, like a person who uses a wheelchair making a wish in a fountain to walk.
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Violence & Scariness
very little
Some videos include light blood, dangerous stunts and moments of peril, but not a majority of videos. A tree almost falls on a raccoon at a construction site, a dog is stuck on an elevator door.
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Sex, Romance & Nudity
very little
Flirting, shirtless men, and pick up lines are present in some videos.
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Language
very little
Some language and insults, like someone saying "shut up" and a child calling his parent fat. No explicit swearing.
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Products & Purchases
some
Various products and companies are mentioned and advertised in some videos. Mentions of a new McDonalds that is fully digital, fidget spinners are showcased in the "Shorts" section of the channel with a handle viewers can visit and/or purchase. Ads are sometimes placed in the middle of the videos encouraging purchasing products with a link in the description to do so. Ads pop up before, during and after videos on this channel that may not always be age appropriate for all viewers.
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Daily Dose of Internet is a YouTube channel that offers lots of laughs and some heartwarming content. The popular channel features short compilation videos usually filled with clips of up-to-date videos gone viral on internet and social media. While some clips are lighthearted and appropriate for all ages, some may not be appropriate for more impressionable viewers. These include videos that show internet challenges gone wrong, extreme stunts, and questionable behavior like a student changing the class grades while the teacher isn't looking. Videos with dangerous stunts have a viewer discretion. The channel creator often ads additional commentary to give a bit more context to some videos. There's no explicit language, but there are some clips that feature insults and rude phrases ("shut up"). Parents of younger viewers should be aware that it's hard to determine what kind of content will be in each video. Although videos are titled after one attention-grabbing viral video included in the compilation, this doesn't always indicate what else viewers may see. It may be safer for younger viewers to stick to the animal or science playlists the channel has created. This channel is very active and encourages engagement from users, asking them to leave responses on videos and submit their own videos for a chance to be featured.
What’s It About?
DAILY DOSE OF INTERNET is a the YouTube channel to go to for laughs and sometimes to learn something new. The creator of the channel looks for the current trendy videos that are entertaining, thought-provoking and silly to create the popular compilations. Each video is titled after one attention-grabbing video featuring in the compilation, but you never really know what you're gonna get when you watch each collection of clips. It could be an adorable puppy that looks just like Baby Yoda, a dirt bike trick gone wrong, or a time lapse of the night sky. Either way, each video is as entertaining as it is captivating. Videos are fairly short, usually not longer than three minutes each. The creator states that they receive permission to use all videos gathered, which include both video submissions from followers as well as videos they find on the internet and social media. There's also some commentary from the creator, which offers a bit more context to each video.This channel has another YouTube channel called Daily Dose of Gaming and has an active presence on TikTok, Twitter and Instagram as well.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Daily Dose of Internet's funny viral videos. How do viral videos bring us together through social media?
For kids: How can you share the content you love on YouTube with your favorite adult or your family?
Dangerous internet challenges are featured on this channel. What are the downfalls of internet challenges? What do you think happened after these challenges were filmed? What does the channel do to make sure others don't try these challenges or stunts?
Some of the videos include animals. What are some examples of positive ways to include animals in videos? What are some negative ways?
Some videos on this channel are in different languages and some include people of different cultures, races and ethnicities. How does this YouTube channel demonstrate global humor? Can you explore how different cultures approach comedy?
This channel invites users to submit their own content for a chance to be featured in one of the videos. The creator states that anyone under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian give consent to release your content. What are some things you should think about when creating content to put online? How can you make sure your content is safe and your privacy is protected? Why is this important.
