Because violently lashing out at someone is assault.
That's not normal behavior.
I'd rather you think I'm embarrassed than be the next MrDeadMoth.
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This Jimmy Kimmel segment about parent turning off the TV during a game of fortnite is scary
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Because violently lashing out at someone is assault.
That's not normal behavior.
I'd rather you think I'm embarrassed than be the next MrDeadMoth.
This is something I would have done, but i'd also have to change the channel before I turn it off so they can't just rewind it.
These kids look like they have their own rooms with a PS4 and a big screen TV, that's sadistic parenting? Turning off the TV for one second as a joke is fundamentally stripping away their sense of security?!? I can just see one of these kids in therapy years from now. "My parents made me feel WORTHLESS because they shut off the TV that one time"
EDIT: what I find so funny is that this is clearly meant to be some feel-good, easily relatable video for parents on a late night show and you're just looking upon it with horror
It's which members are adults and which aren't.
But to be fair, if someone I knew did this to their kid I'd tell them that doing something needlessly confrontational because TV man told them to isn't exactly the greatest decision
Anyone that instead of parenting just zombies themselves out and embarass their kids in front of millions of people for the sake of appearing on TV and going viral is 100% a shit parent.
Good parents don't do whatever the little man in the tv box tells them to do to their own kids.
I would feel pretty humiliated if my mum did that to me, filmed it and sent it in to be shown on national television
"Scary" lmao. The only one that could even be seen as bad was the kid slapping the phone away but he seemed to be old enough to know he was being filmed for a prank. Even said something along the lines of "youre filming for snapchat."
Trying to frame this dumb video's reactions as "scary" is a reach. People talking about kids cursing. So what? They probably see their parents do it all the time and that is their natural, learned reaction to something unexpected happening. Same with the ones who throw a bit more of a tantrum. That speaks more on the parenting than any effects of playing fortnite. The kids aren't given a warning before getting surprised so this ain't shit really. We have no idea how they'd react with a bit of forewarning. Scary...lmao
Trying to frame this dumb video's reactions as "scary" is a reach. People talking about kids cursing. So what? They probably see their parents do it all the time and that is their natural, learned reaction to something unexpected happening. Same with the ones who throw a bit more of a tantrum. That speaks more on the parenting than any effects of playing fortnite. The kids aren't given a warning before getting surprised so this ain't shit really. We have no idea how they'd react with a bit of forewarning. Scary...lmao
They have things, so we should strip them away randomly. That is a VERY healthy attitude! I also LOVE how you made sure to shove words in my mouth. News flash, bullying your kids is a shitty thing to do. Especially when you are doing it for the amusement of strangers.
I am looking at it with horror. If parents find that video funny then they aren't likely particularly good parents.
This is a really good point. Some kids have built their life's work around single Fortnite matches.
That was funny, lol.
Some of these kids and cursing....hmmmm...did one attack his parent...HMMMMMM
I would be embarrassed as a parent if that happened for the world to see.
Well yeah, I think everyone understood that was the point of the bit. The thing is this bit mostly plays to people who don't really understand what videogames are. If you ran up behind some little kids playing ball outside and knocked the ball away just as one of them was about to score you'd get the same reactions.
Also filming your kids for a lame prank on TV/the internet means you're kinda bad at being a parent.
The fact that this one small prank is enough for you to conclude these are all shit parents without you having a single other clue how much they do or don't do for their kids, or what lengths they go to to support their child, says a lot about you tbh. It's a very blinkered, narrow minded and extremely judgemental perspective.
Then again earlier you said you'd smack the camera out of your parents hand too, which also says a lot in itself.
It's perfectly normal behavior. If a kid is playing a video game and you turn off the TV to prank them, you are bound to get a reaction. That's the whole reason for the prank.
They are not "violently lashing out or assaulting their parents". You can clearly tell when a kid is seriously trying to hurt another person. I've broken up many fights between kids and it's pretty easy to tell when something is serious or not.
I'm sorry but if you think there is anything wrong with the kids reaction, then i for sure would not recommend you to get kids yourself. If you prank your kid like in the video you should not get angry at your kid if his/her reaction is the same as in the video.
If it was just the prank that'd be whatever. Shitty, but whatever.
Recording their kids without their consent to put it front of millions of people to laugh at them?
100% shitty.
If them pranking their kids to go viral wasn't enough to show what kind of parent they are, them posting the questionable reactions definitely is.
Rather than take a step back and reflect on why they'd react so horribly, they chose instead to go ahead and send it in anyway. It'll be hilarious!
It's the kid's own shitty reaction to their parent turning the tv off. Good lesson to learn to control their emotions.
Had a random teen on my team start crying because he couldn't get the sword, like a toddler.
Laugh at or with them, or even gain their respect and admiration if the kid doesn't react aggressively or in an excessively beligerant way, eg like the black kid who just came off as charming and level headed. Probably because he actually has more maturity and respect for his parents.
It isn't like these types of videos are new either. As mentioned earlier, they've been going for several decades. This is basically the modern day version of the prank segments of You've Been Framed.
Also, I love how you ignored my point and doubled down on your own. You don't have a clue what sort of parents they are or the quality of parenting they offer, this one small example doesn't mean shit all in the grand scheme. That you've concluded they're shit parents based on this one small, jovial and light hearted act, speaks to your lack of broader thinking and understanding. I mean, it's fine to say its a shitty thing to do (subjective), but not to say they're shit parents. We simply don't know enough to conclude the latter.
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There is one where the so are turning the tv off during football...
I hope none of those kids get bullied at school the next day.
This is a really shitty thing to do to your kid. I mean if you do it privately that's fine I guess, but if you put it up so the entire country can watch them you are only going to make their school life worse. That shit sticks. They could be forever branded as "the kid who threw a hissyfit on national television".
This is a really shitty thing to do to your kid. I mean if you do it privately that's fine I guess, but if you put it up so the entire country can watch them you are only going to make their school life worse. That shit sticks. They could be forever branded as "the kid who threw a hissyfit on national television".
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I feel like many are equating the reactions to this dumb prank to kids being addicted to video games/fortnite. It's a bad comparison in itself but even if one wanted to go that route why not take a moment to think about why they're possibly addict first? Is it the game itself or the time they're allowed spend on it, or something else?
Seriously, they turned off the TV, big deal. The reactions are definitely the problem.
To be fair, kids have strong emotions and undeveloped inhibitions, so what do you expect? Imagine an adult antagonizing a kid on purpose when they're locked into an intense activity. Gee, I wonder what will happen.
Honestly the most balanced, legit healthy reaction. The rest were... uncomfortable to watch at times
Pretty much
And don't give me, I would react the same way too if someone turned off my TV because if you do, you need to chill.
Parents are Douches for trying to go viral but kids also gotta learn some respect, holy shit.
A bit of this too
He does this same stuff for Halloween by saying he ate the kids candy having his viewers record that. Wouldn't mind if it was older kids but half the time it is 6/8 yr olds and then they cry. Then the parents just laugh. For a guy who wants to be the new Letterman he is a pretty big douche.
You don't see anything scary about a kid getting physical with his parent simply because they turned off the TV?? Lol, maybe gamers are the problem.
If you want to be the next Letterman, you really need to be a pretty big douche :P
Hmm I wonder where they learned that shitty reaction? Or at least didnt learn how to control it.
In case you're wondering embarrassing your child isn't how you teach them to regulate their emotions.
If the kid knock the camera out of my hands I would have thrown the entire console out but I wouldnt have raised little shits anyways.
Oof, these replies. My parents made sure I had a healthy respect that any electronic conveniences I enjoyed were only possible because they worked hard to buy them. Never would have reacted with outward anger if my parents did that. When I was a kid, I had plenty of online matches interrupted because my mom or dad called me into the living room to do a favor or chore. There was no "After this match!"
Kids should be happy all the parents did was turn off the tv, try attempting to beat old school ninja gaiden when you're 10 and your dad comes in the room and takes the whole TV and is like "it's nice out, go get some fresh air and ride your bike"
To be fair most of the ones saying "Jimmy made me do it" were clearly siblings, as was the sister that got the phone slapped from her hand.
I didn't see anything wrong other than the swearing, and some families curse a lot, like mine so who am I to judge
Back in 80s, my parents didn't need to wait for a comedian to tell them. They shut the tv off and that means my gaming session is done. Simple as that. And if I rebel? Say goodbye to my NES for a month.
No one is trying to go viral. You are putting way too much into the yearly Kimmel prank video. Parents watch Kimmel, prank their kids and everyone is having fun. Even the kids, it's a harmless prank. The end. There is no evidence that points to any of the parents trying to "go viral".
The cynicism on Era says a lot more about people here and how negative most people are here. It's not a surprise that the first thing some users thinks are that the parents are trying to go viral. Honestly feel like it's a bit depressing when people are spinning everything to be something negative.
The Era glass isn't half empty, it's completely empty...
Kimmel's 'now go outside' had my eyes rolling.
Loved the kid who just goes 'what are you doing, go make food'.
Loved the kid who just goes 'what are you doing, go make food'.
And again, what are they embarrassed or humiliated by?
A recording of their own reaction. If they're embarrassed and or humiliated it's because of a recording of themselves. It's like getting drunk and falling over then saying your friend embarrassed or humiliated them by posting the video a week later on facebook.