#Charity #Philanthropy #MrBeast #YoutubeStar #Generosity
π The Unlikely Journey of Mr Beast π
If you’ve spent any amount of time on the internet, there’s a good chance you’ve come across MrBeast, the YouTube sensation known for his outrageous stunts and incredible acts of generosity. With over 87 million subscribers and billions of views, MrBeast has become one of the biggest names in online entertainment. But what’s truly remarkable about MrBeast is not his viral videos or massive following, but rather the way he uses his platform to make a positive impact on the world.
π° A Man of Generosity π°
MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has gained a reputation for giving away large sums of money to those in need. From surprising a homeless man with a new house to donating thousands of dollars to small Twitch streamers, MrBeast has made a point of using his wealth to help others. However, despite his altruistic efforts, he has faced criticism and backlash from some who question his motives.
π₯ The Haters and Critics π₯
Even with all the good he does, MrBeast has not been immune to criticism. Some have accused him of only performing charitable acts for publicity, while others have questioned the sustainability of his giveaways. In fact, MrBeast himself has acknowledged that he has faced backlash for his generosity, but he remains committed to making a positive impact, regardless of the naysayers.
π The Lessons in MrBeast’s Journey π
While MrBeast’s journey may be unconventional, there are valuable lessons to be learned from his experiences. Here are a few key takeaways that we can all apply to our own lives, whether we’re internet celebrities or just regular people looking to make a difference:
– Generosity can be polarizing: Just like MrBeast, we may encounter criticism and pushback when we try to give back to others. It’s important to stay focused on our intentions and the positive impact we can make, rather than letting negativity deter us.
– Intentions matter: Despite the criticism, MrBeast has consistently demonstrated a genuine desire to help others. Whether we’re donating money or volunteering our time, it’s crucial to always act with sincerity and kindness.
– Use your platform for good: MrBeast has leveraged his massive following to raise awareness for important causes and inspire others to give back. We can all use our own platforms, big or small, to make a positive impact in our communities.
π The Bottom Line π
In a world that can often seem divided and cynical, MrBeast’s journey serves as a reminder that generosity and kindness can still make a meaningful impact. While he may have his fair share of haters, MrBeast continues to inspire millions with his philanthropy and charitable acts. Whether it’s through a viral YouTube video or a small act of kindness in our own communities, we can all take a page from MrBeast’s book and strive to make the world a better place for those in need. Let’s remember, even when faced with naysayers, that it’s always worth it to spread some positivity.
Bill Gates has him beat by decades.
Much as I agree that the societal issues absolutely need to be fixed, I just can’t really stand to be around all the people who go “fuck everyone in power who isn’t doing literally everything on the laundry list of issues”
Like, progress is incremental, if you try to fix everything at once you end up with only half-measures and no money to fix it further. As much as I’m on the side of progressives, I can’t stand being around some of them.
I think a lot of it is to do with his boring personality. He doesnβt have any charisma so people hate on him for having so many views when he doesnβt actually have any character to him
So, here’s the thing:
I think a small minority of healthcare providers I’ve met are assholes. I’m glad they help people, but they also are well-compensated for it so I don’t think their labor is charitable, and if they are annoying or have shitty attitudes, they’re still assholes.
Similarly – Mr. Beast gets increased engagement & fame & ad money via content-izing his altruistic efforts. He is producing content that helps people, but also he is well compensated for it. Reframe it from “spends millions helping people” to “makes a shitload of money by using a smaller shitload of money on projects that help people.” It’s better than not helping people, but why is it more noble than teaching or healthcare? All people who decided to develop skills that “help others” and get compensated for that help.
I donβt hate the guy but heβs not just doing it out of the kindness of his heart. Heβs doing it because it makes an interesting video.
Thatβs not why people hate him.
Can the astroturfed Mr Beast PR campaign maybe stop at this point?
If you want to hate, you can find something to hate. If you are really desperate you can hate great things if you imagine less than ideal motivations.
Hated by who? Fake activist losers from twitter does not count.
a lot of you in this thread are just sad.
I don’t know that people hate him. I think some people would argue that kindness and charity don’t count for as much when the primary reason you’re doing it is for clout.
If he made his charity conditional upon his benefactors signing a release to be on camera, then it’s even more transactional.
He is not hated for helping
I mean he turned charity (if you can even call it that) into a spectacle and uses it to enrich himself. Combine that with his insufferable influencer personality and how you canβt get online without seeing his face and you really shouldnβt be surprised that people donβt like him
I donβt hate him but I find him annoying as hell and he has an extremely punchable face.
Have you ever heard his voice? Itβs pretty grating.
If anything, I hate the idea of career philanthropy. The goal is addressing the sort of economic models that allow there to be insanely wealthy people in the first place, not just a few insanely wealthy individuals handing money out as they see fit.
I don’t think most people hate the guy himself, but more what he represents. A lot of his videos have kind of “orphan crushing machine” vibes:
>Every heartwarming human interest story in america is like “he raised $20,000 to keep 200 orphans from being crushed in the orphan-crushing machine” and then never asks why an orphan-crushing machine exists or why you’d need to pay to prevent it from being used.
Why do we live in a society where people with treatable blindness need to rely on rich content creators to have their vision restored?
Was there ever a perception that spending money to help people would make everyone love you?
Why would anyone need proof to the contrary? You could be the nicest human in the world and someone would find reason to hate you.
he does the good deeds and records it “look at me, im such a great guy” lol its nothings malicious but very annoying. Just does it for views and likes. and yeah i still prefer he does them, he’s still helping out even though its not for humble reasons.
Millions helping people so he can make videos and earn X more millions in return.
People are actually mad at the video where he installed wells in a home bunch of African communities, they said it makes them look poor and helpless. People will come up with any reason to hate someone, just because they can.
There are something like 8 billion people in the world representing every conceivable position and opinion that you can imagine.
There is absolutely no possible thing that you could do that would earn the approval of every single person in that vast sea of beliefs and perspectives. Someone will always hate you, no matter what.
I personally think he’s loud and i think his videos are annoying. No problem with making money like that though. Idk if he claims to be a good person
Well yeah, the two things are not linked. Spending money to help people does not mean you are good. It just means you have money to spare. You canβt judge someone on a single act.