In a recent event on YouTube, the famous content creator MrBeast has sparked controversy by presenting a video in which a driver repeatedly crashes a Lamborghini into increasing amounts of duct tape.
This action has left the community divided in their opinions about MrBeast's decision.
Throughout his journey to become one of the largest YouTube channels, Jimmy 'MrBeast' Donaldson has invested a considerable amount of money. From building extremely elaborate sets to giving away high-value prizes, MrBeast spares no expense for his productions.
On November 11th, Donaldson shared a video exploring how much duct tape would be needed to stop a moving Lamborghini.
With each attempt, the amount of tape used increased. From a single strip that the car passed through without any issues, to thousands of strips that wreaked havoc on the luxury vehicle.
Audience reactions
After the video was posted on YouTube and Instagram, as well as shared on Twitter, viewers reacted in different ways. Some expressed surprise and disapproval at the destruction of the expensive car for entertainment purposes.
While some commentators criticized the action as wasteful and irresponsible, others admired the spectacular ending of the video, where the Lamborghini was stopped by the adhesive tape.
On social media, theories emerged suggesting that the video could have been generated by artificial intelligence. Some users argued that MrBeast did not actually plan the destruction of the car, sparking debate about authenticity and ethics in online content creation.
Donaldson has previously explored the use of artificial intelligence to generate video ideas, showing a tendency towards technological experimentation in his content.