Fear of Feastables: Mr. Beast's Waning Reputation, Chocolate & Controversies
Mr. Beast, one of YouTube's most well-known stars, is known for his larger-than-life (unbelievable) philanthropic stunts and giveaways. His brand, Feastables, which launched with a line of chocolate bars, was initially welcomed by fans and consumers alike. However, as his reputation begins to show cracks, so does the trust in the products he's attached to. You've probably scene some news of this on youtube. We are gonna go in deep to understand but, because we are chocolate company. So we are focused on the chocolate aspects here in this blog but the story is wide ranging and still developing. Its is the fall of the biggest youtube star in history. As you read this. A targeted cover up is under-way. Do we need to fear Feastables & Mr. Beast, for not being "brat" anymore???
It possibly because he employed a known sex offender, or that his contests involved people getting carried out on stretchersm, countless illegal lotteries -- the now famous Dogpack404 (an ex-Mr. Beast employee) explains all the problems (aboe), but is out on a limb, mostly by his own. After you read this article you will see why others are barking up that same tree though. And you will understand why people are sure these allegations are true. Never getting canceled for anything just adds to the conspiracy...Yes, many people want him canceled.
Below is a video made about his chocolate by his target audience who he conducts illegal lotteries with, like the golden ticket contest! Read the 7-year old's written expectation that Mr. Beast will see it and want to collaborate with Physicians for Wishes. He does love working for charity and giving out money. These things are not disputed. But part of it is... After you watch this video ask youself if you were a business owner if these were the kind of videos you would be constantly seeking. And then remember he knowingly hired predator to his full-time crew.
The Dark Side of Philanthropy
Over 26k comments have been deleted at a consistent rate and in 2 seperate batches from an apology post over 100+ hours This proves the use automated filters on their public comments. Certain words will cause the comments to be deleted automatically and so yes the original number of comments on this post was 90k. This data was collected at a later time, which reveals, that additional data pertaining to deleted comments was available (words like "fake", and "script", even causes posts near them to be taken down in the mass deletion)... It was it was likely a lot more than 26k total because they use it on potentially all their posts. A YT'er reports this & asks, how is it possible that the 37k dislikes on this video is a lower amount than any other videos on their channels normally getting normally get 98% likes? It's a good, complex, illogical and unanswerable question, without any data manipulation. The Beast Boys claim the views and likes are real. Mr. Beast went back and deleted months of videos over the past few days. All the old remaining videos now have a consistent quick edit whenever Jimmy (Mr. Beast) is speaking into the camera in their old place, with newly blacked out posters in the background. Below is just the worst things people are saying weather proven or not! This is not justice. But the author here understands an investigation may be necessary. Suing Dogpack404 makes him look really guilty. IMHO.
Mr. Beast's rise to fame has been fueled by his (perceived) over-the-top generosity, often giving away large sums of money, cars, and even houses. He claims to cure, blind folks who already have appointments. However, as with many internet personalities who amass immense power and influence, there's been growing skepticism about the true nature of his philanthropy. Critics argue that his charitable acts are more about self-promotion and maintaining his brand than genuine altruism. The spectacle of giving, they say, is overshadowed by the exploitation of those he helps for views and revenue. Did. I. Mention. Rigged. Competitions? The blind, were already booked. He just paid the clinic to do it all in one day... So, like, every title is bent, twisted and spun to be as irresistible as possible. He is great at knowing how the content is meant to be percieved.
"Its a media empire built on exploitation" - Upper Echelon, youtube. "I wish it wasn't true...", author.
So, the problem is not just the cover-up, its what they are covering up and what they are covering up about their illegal lotteries for 10 year olds, and predatory business practices with Feastables chocolate. Stealth. Editing. Proved. That means his actual content is not that interesting. A lot is in the production. This next bit is new for even me...
Feastables Under Fire
Feastables, Mr. Beast’s foray into the food industry, started with chocolate bars marketed as healthier alternatives to traditional candy. While the brand boasts simple ingredients and a mission to create better snacks, the recent controversies surrounding Mr. Beast have cast a shadow over the products. He keeps saying "just 5 ingredients". IMHO, 4 is the max amount of ingredients in a chocolate bar you can brag about. No one is impressed by 5 ingredients. That is a lot. Try our 1 ingredient chocolate right here! Its pure cacao grown in Hawaii! Unlike Feastables, Island Sharks promise it we will never market it to kids, maintain our multiple sugar-free options and stay gluten free and 100% Plant-based. When you support us, you are not gambling. Our Monk-fruit sweetened Oatmilk Chocolate w/ Vanilla is amazing! Its similar to a Feastables Bar. And we never use child-slavery.
Given the scrutiny on Mr. Beast’s public persona, any hint of unethical practices—such as the use of slave labor in cacao farming—could spell trouble for Feastables. But we are happy to say they are on the slave-free chocolate.org list of slave-free chocolate companies. That is fantastic. It is still causing diabetes though and supposedly has gotten "sweeter". This author has had it, and won't bother reviewing it. It's embarrassing and not serious chocolate.
So what is the unethical practice you ask? Why are we reading this? Well they are not on the Certified child-slave list at PonoCocoa.org
His new show on Amazon is banned outside of America...He hasn't address OSHA violations or underage gambling. He hasn't responded to his team members forging his signatures in lotteries... So he launched a new video...and promoted it. He is just doing his job...irresonsibly!
Reputation on the Rocks
Mr. Beast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has faced accusations of being manipulative and insensitive in his videos. As these criticisms gain traction, they chip away at his once spotless image. The fear is that if his audience starts to view him as a “brat” rather than a benevolent figure, everything associated with him—including Feastables—could suffer. The brand’s image is intrinsically linked to Mr. Beast’s reputation; as one falters, so too does the other. He is definately shamelessly entitled and white privileged IMO. Anyone profiting off child-slavery is. Otherwise, we just need to investigate the other child-labor. Mr. Beast had kids go to Walmart and clean up the selves for the chance of a free prize. None came, but to prove the kid did the job, they send a selfie to Jimmy. He got lots more pictures of kids from kids when he told them to tell Walmart staff to restock Feastables if they every see it out of a stock. No prizes were given then, though the job was done (unpaid), with the help of minors, who prove it by sending Jimmy pictures of them with the selves. That for sure, is illegal-child labor...So it many not be on the cocoa farm. But he exploits kids with gambling and lottery and prizes, leaving them with nothing but dissapointment, a loss of faith and not thinking they are good enough to earn Jimmy's philanthropy.
He has an unlisted Youtube channel and pulled down 4 videos where the alleged illegal lotteries took place. But about the chocolate...
His audience is an average age of 10, so when they want his chocolate, he had to deliver. The shelves in Walmart, were filthy, disheveled and unkept and disorganized. The workers didn't care. So Mr. Beast got involved. He offered prizes, giveaways and lotteries if the shelf is ruined and you tidy it up. Maybe free chocolate. Or more. He is KNOWN for giving 10k tips to Uber drivers... So kids believe everything, and then they send their pictures to Mr. Beast to prove they tidied the Walmart shelves. For free. No prizes were ever given.
Additionally, he offered them potential prizes if they followed his instructions to ask Walmart staff to restock empty shelves. And then take a picture and send it to make sure you get your prize.
That illegal child-labor or coercion, is exactly what is wrong with the biggest chocolate companies in the world and we need to fix it. Not by just switching up the origin of the workers.
Visit the site PonoCocoa.org if you would like to do more to help put an end to exploitation in the cocoa industry. There is plenty of material to learn how to buy slave-free chocolate. Download it here!
The Future of Feastables
Multiple cease and desists have been sent to another one of his ex-employees...Who verbally denied at least the first. Then the second. Now, Dogpack404 is getting sued by you know who.
The most damning allegations could be right around the corner. Remember, the number 1 Youtuber, is, the number 1 "Influencer".
The big question is whether Feastables can withstand the scrutiny tied to Mr. Beast's personal brand. As more people question the true cost of his philanthropy (broken bones, siezures, missing teeth), there’s a growing fear that his chocolate could be tainted not just in the sourcing sense but in the public’s perception. If Mr. Beast doesn't address these concerns head-on, the fear of Feastables becoming synonymous with child exploitation in the US and false charity could become a reality.
Conclusion
Mr. Beast’s philanthropy has always been his claim to fame, but with rising questions about his motives and methods, even his seemingly innocuous ventures like Feastables are being re-evaluated. In an age where consumers are more conscious about where their products come from and the ethics behind them, Mr. Beast and Feastables are at a crossroads. How they navigate this criticism will determine whether they continue to feast on success or face a bitter downfall.
They know, they are being watched, and should expect internet groups like Anonymous to sort them out. I would continue to avoid consuming their chocolate if you are over 10.
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