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MrBeast YouTube #1 Phenomenon & my crush
Well, yes, I confess: MrBeast is my new crush. And no, he’s not the “collagen” my married friends talk about, although Jimmy Donaldson, the man behind the phenomenon, could very well be mine (even with my husband’s permission!).
Yes: mine. And, I suppose, he’s also the crush of most of his 403 million YouTube subscribers! By the time you read this, he’s probably gained a few more… millions.
I started paying close attention to him when he “only” had 343 million subscribers, and I began following him when he was at 368 million! But look how much this handsome boy has grown… He even surpassed T-Series as the YouTube channel with the most subscribers (June 1, 2024).
Who Is He? The Mastermind Behind Jimmy Donaldson
Of course, I knew about his existence years ago. But who exactly is MrBeast? His name is Jimmy Donaldson (James Stephen Donaldson), and he’s known for his extravagant challenges, videos featuring large sums of money, and his philanthropic initiatives. I didn’t usually watch YouTubers; my approach was more towards Adam Sandler movies or music on Spotify. But with a preteen daughter and a husband teaching kids who consume YouTube, Mr Beast slipped into my world… and for the better!
Since his early days, he’s shown a singular ability for entertainment and successful content creation. While my initial knowledge of YouTubers, and that was just by name because I never really watched them, was limited to Mexican people like Werevertumorro or Luisito Comunica. Among those I have seen because of my daughter, and find amusing, are Mikecrack, DanoMC, Deik, Invictor, and MeoWrld makes me laugh with his laugh.
But Jimmy Donaldson has proven to be in a league of his own.
In fact, he’s an entire league by himself. There are YouTubers, YouTube stars, and then there’s him: the most famous YouTuber of all time.
MrBeast is to YouTube what Super Mario Bros. is to video games.
How Old Is He and Who Are His Inseparable Friends?
Jimmy Donaldson was born on May 7, 1998, making him a young entrepreneur and content creator with 27 years old. And Taurus. His meteoric rise has been accompanied by a group of loyal friends who constantly appear in his videos, such as Chandler Hallow, Karl Jacobs, and Nolan Hansen. These MrBeast friends are a fundamental part of his channel’s dynamic, participating in challenges and helping to execute his ambitious projects.
MrBeast Ugly or MrBeast Crush? A Fun Debate!
Among his millions of followers, it’s not uncommon for many to consider him a “crush” (like me, with my husband’s permission, of course! I even made him tons of WhatsApp stickers). And yes, the term “MrBeast crush” is widely searched. It’s amusing to see the debate on the internet about whether MrBeast is “ugly” or not. Honestly, his appeal goes beyond the physical; it’s his creativity, generosity, and the impact he generates that make him so magnetic.
From Chichen Itza to CGI Helicopters
Mr Beast (my phone’s autocorrect always changes it to “Mr Bean” or “MrBean”) is famous for his viral videos and challenges that often involve large sums of money or extreme situations.
There’s a specific video where MrBeast Chichen Itza is the main focus; you can read my post by clicking the link above. The use of eye-catching transportation (for those searching for “MrBeast helicopter“) is a recurring element in his videos, adding a touch of spectacle to his feats. He always surprises with his adventures, whether he’s giving away houses or conducting impressive challenges like those in Amazon Prime Video’s Beast Games Season 1.
But in the video of his gang in Chichen Itza (or Chichén Itzá), which supposedly led a group from the Mexican Government to accuse him of “falsifying information,” it’s clear that the Mr. Beast helicopter was created with special effects (CGI).
MrBeast’s Impact and the Future of YouTube
Jimmy Donaldson has redefined what it means to be a YouTuber. His dedication to his followers, to whom he randomly gives money or prizes for participating in contests, and his constant innovation, have positioned him as the most influential content creator ever, in the whole world. There are “influencers” who believe they’re world-famous for having six thousand or six million followers… Meanwhile, MrBeast already has 403 million subscribers on YouTube alone.
From being unknown to me, to becoming a constant figure in my household’s conversations, his impact is undeniable. All he needs now is to start writing books like Mikecrack, Los Compas, Iker Unzu… although with his videos, he has more than enough to entertain us.
And brace yourselves! Because the second and third seasons of MrBeast Games on Amazon Prime Video are coming… The first season was impactful, and I followed every episode in real-time. I loved it. It has my seal of approval.
Do you also have a crush on him?
Tell me in the comments or social media!
