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Is The Slow Mo Guys appropriate for kids?

@theslowmoguys · A parent-focused assessment based on a sample of recent and popular public long-form videos, not a review of every upload.

6 videos analyzed Last analyzed August 17, 2026View channel on YouTube
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For ages 8–10

Mild observed concern in the sample

The Slow Mo Guys scores 84 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were violence & intensity and fear & disturbing themes. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

high confidence from the available video sample
LanguageLow observed concern95
Violence & intensityMild observed concern80
Sexual or suggestive contentLow observed concern100
Substances & risky behaviorLow observed concern97
Harassment & role modelingLow observed concern100
Fear & disturbing themesMild observed concern84
Mature & sensitive topicsLow observed concern97
Commercial pressureLow observed concern96
Positive patterns in the sample
  • Educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.
  • Humor or playful interaction appears in multiple sampled videos.
  • Creativity, imagination, or constructive problem-solving appears in multiple sampled videos.
Things a parent may want to know
  • Mild physical impact from heavy water balloon which could be startling or mildly risky if imitated.
  • Some mild peril as the balloon hits the person, but no serious injury or graphic content.
  • Use of firearms and gunpowder may be concerning for younger viewers
  • Visuals include destruction and simulated shooting of a zombie bust
  • Some references to hunting and animal population decline
Videos reviewed

A quick look at the sample

See the individual videos that shaped this assessment and the main points an adult parent may want to know.

recent · standard video97/100

6ft Man in 6ft Giant Rolling Balloon - The Slow Mo Guys

Score for ages 8–10 · Low observed concern in the sample
  • The activity involves physical risk, including potential for falling or injury from the balloon popping.
  • Some mild peril is present due to the nature of the stunt and water immersion.
  • Casual language includes mild exclamations and laughter but no strong profanity.
recent · standard video96/100

Taking an 8ft Giant Water Balloon to the Chops - The Slow Mo Guys

Score for ages 8–10 · Low observed concern in the sample
  • Mild physical impact from heavy water balloon which could be startling or mildly risky if imitated.
  • Some mild peril as the balloon hits the person, but no serious injury or graphic content.
  • Humorous and lighthearted interaction between adults.
recent · standard video96/100

Does a Mirror Bend Before it Breaks? Yes. - The Slow Mo Guys

Score for ages 8–10 · Low observed concern in the sample
  • Mentions of glass shards hitting surfaces and equipment, implying some risk during filming, though no unsafe behavior is promoted.
  • Casual language includes mild exclamations and informal speech that may be less suitable for very young children.
  • Educational content explaining physics of glass breaking and high-speed filming techniques.
popular · standard video78/100

400 MPH Bowling Ball to the Dome with @howridiculous - The Slow Mo Guys

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Graphic depiction of destruction of skull replicas which may be disturbing to sensitive viewers.
  • Some discussion and visual focus on bones and shattered skulls which could be unsettling.
  • Use of terms like 'carnage' and 'horrendous' to describe the impact effects may be intense for younger children.
popular · standard video76/100

Supersonic Golf Ball to the Forehead at 82,000 FPS - The Slow Mo Guys @KentuckyBallistics

Score for ages 8–10 · Mild observed concern in the sample
  • Use of firearms and gunpowder may be concerning for younger viewers
  • Visuals include destruction and simulated shooting of a zombie bust
  • Some references to hunting and animal population decline
popular · standard video97/100

75mph Bird to the Face with Adam Savage (@tested) and @bobbyfingers - The Slow Mo Guys

Score for ages 8–10 · Low observed concern in the sample
  • Mild language including a single mild expletive.
  • References to animal birthing lubricant and bodily functions which may be unfamiliar or mildly off-putting to some children.
  • Some discussion of damage to the silicon head including eyes popping out, though not graphic or real.
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The assessment evaluates observable patterns in the sampled videos. It does not cover private or deleted videos, comments, recommendations, livestream behavior, visual-only moments that cannot be reliably identified, or every upload.

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