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MrBeast YouTube #1, 403 Million Subscribers & Viral Impact

10/06/2025
MrBeas t Youtube #1 celebrando su cumpleaños con un pastel. Jimmy Donaldson James Stephen Donaldson. Mr Beast celebrating his birthday with a cake.

Lee este texto en español: MrBeast: ¿Quién es Jimmy Donaldson? Edad, fortuna, impacto en YouTube

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!

Review: “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” by Jennette McCurdy

08/06/2025
Jennette McCurdy en el escenario, presentando su libro "Me alegro de que mi madre haya muerto" en un auditorio lleno, con el público aplaudiendo. Reseña del libro. Jennette McCurdy on stage, presenting her book "I'm Glad My Mother's Dead" to a packed auditorium, with the audience applauding. Book review.

Review: “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” by Jennette McCurdy

Lee este texto en español: Me alegro de que mi madre haya muerto, reseña – Jennette McCurdy

Jennette McCurdy, known for her childhood and pre-teen roles in Nickelodeon’s iCarly and Sam & Cat, has released a book that has truly caused a global stir: “I’m Glad My Mom Died.”

While I confess I was never a fan of her characters, the news of this book sparked an unexpected curiosity in me. An actress who didn’t want to be an actress? And who, furthermore, quit acting out of shame? My surprise was immense.

The Search and Curious Odyssey of the book

When “I’m Glad My Mom Died” became available for pre-order, in English, the price initially deterred me. I decided to wait for its official Amazon release, thinking it would be a simple purchase. How wrong I was!

The book sold out in less than 24 hours, becoming a global best-seller. I finally bought it, though with a six-week wait. The curious thing is that, in the same purchase, I added “A Course in Miracles,” by Helen Schucman, a book that intrigued me and also had its own adventure getting into my hands, albeit in paperback and in English.

My Lost Copy and Reading for pleasure

My copy from Amazon never arrived. I received an email: “it got lost.” Lost? Unbelievable!

Someone gifted me a Kindle, which finally allowed me to read the longed-for book thanks to another friend who “made sure” I had it in English and an unofficial Spanish version (machine translation).

I read it in English and finished on a Monday morning, regretting staying up late, but happy to resume the habit of reading for pleasure.

After being away from reading for various reasons, this book was the trigger to dive back into stories, even if it meant adapting to English formats that, at times, challenge me due to punctuation.

An Honest Review

Now, is it as good as they say? It’s a decent book, yes, globally praised, and its author has been recognized by Time magazine. As a biography, you cry with her. But it’s not a book I would read again. Its humor, much like the character of Sam Puckett, didn’t quite resonate with me.

I don’t mean to disparage the struggle of a childhood abuse survivor, and I don’t doubt the rawness of her experiences. But it’s so triggering. And my perspective was simply different. In fact, I’m glad Amazon reimbursed me.

Personal Reflections and Motherhood

While I’m not glad her mother passed away (as she deserved to face the monstrosities she inflicted), Jennette McCurdy’s success makes me immensely happy. And I must admit that it made me reflect deeply on my own role as a mother.

Being friends with my daughter? Definitely not.

Keep calling her “Baby”? I’ll try to stop.

Enrolling her in activities she’s not interested in, like ballet or piano? Better to let her keep drawing, which is her passion.

And the idea of taking her to a modeling agency or suggesting to my nephew to try out for an acting role… completely discarded!

I prefer that my daughter enjoys her childhood fully, without any pressure or impositions. My priority is to protect her and allow her to be whoever she wants to be, without dictating her life or imposing my interests.

In the end, what does it matter if she’s not a dancer, a concert pianist, or a gymnast?

Have you read it? What did you think?

Jimmy Donaldson Just Pissed Off the Gods of Chichén Itzá… and Mexico’s Clown Show Government

12/06/2025
Jimmy Donaldson MrBeast Vs Secretaría de Cultura

Jimmy Donaldson AKA MrBeast Just Pissed Off Mexico’s 4T Government (And Their Imaginary Gods).

 

So Mexico’s Ministry of Culture—aka the clowns from the 4T’s second floor—is threatening to sue Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast), the biggest YouTuber in history, over his “scientific documentary” about Chichén Itzá, Calakmul, and Balamcanché…

Ridiculous.

Let me break it down:

MrBeast visited Chichén Itzá, one of the most AWFUL “vacation” spots I’ve traveled to. It turns out that my mysterious back rash wasn’t an allergy from the cochinita pibil’s purple onions… it was BED BUGS.

BED. BUGS.

León Guanajuato’s flea markets don’t have bed bugs!

Back then (more than 20 years ago), the only way to arrive to the archaeological ruins was via disgusting, dirty buses —worse than Mexico City’s extinct Ruta 100.

A total scam.

Everybody (but Mexican Ministry of Culture) loves Jimmy Donaldson MrBeast
20 years ago, I got bed bugs visiting Chichen Itzá hahaha.

The heat? Whatever. We’ve all known about global warming since the ‘80s (thank you very much, Donald Trump, for making fun of it).

But waking up covered in itchy bites?

Thanks for nothing, Maya gods!

Had I bought an “I Went to Acapulco and All I Got Was This Shitty T-Shirt” merch, mine would say:

“I Went to Chichén Itzá and All I Got Were These Shitty Bed Bug Bites.”

 

Dear Luisito Comunica: I’ve never watched your videos, but please go ASAP and check if Chichén Itzá’s buses are now as clean and fresh as Cancún’s ( I doubt it). I haven’t visited Cancún since I read about the kid who lost his leg—and life—at Xcaret’s pool (Xenses Park). Did the 4T even fine the owners?

Teotihuacán was sooo gorgeous, but now it’s too far away to visit every other weekend. I need MrBeast helicopter…

Chichén Itzá? Overpriced, ugly, hot, and you can’t even climb the one pyramid. I sincerely congrat MrBeast for “bribing” his way in.

Even my mom hated Chichen Itzá:

And back then, do you remember? we entered where a relic was, which they no longer let you in, unless you’re Mr. Beast hahaha 😂 and it smelled like  armpit, almost impossible to bear.

 4T’s Priorities: Clown Edition

Instead of solving Valeria Márquez’s murder, little Fátima’s case, or 12 year old Mateo’s killing by a monster named Christian Augusto Jafet Gómez Villalpando, they’re crying over a YouTube heavily EDITED video.

Classic distract-the-masses move.

 

Pro tip for Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo minions:

 

Maybe?

1. Fix the feminicides,

2. water shortages, and

3. actual crimes,

before whining about gentrification, white privilege, American colonialism, acuracy of the scientific documentaries posted in MrBeast Youtube Channel (395 millions subscribers so far!).

 

Open Letter to MrBeast

 

Dear Jimmy Donaldson:

Glad you survived Mexico!

We love you so much 🙂

Next time, skip the tourist traps and just:
– Feed our hungry kids (since the government won’t).
– Dig wells (since my government can’t provide water).
– Invite me to Singapore, where officials don’t harass tourists? Do they?

P.S. If you really wanna troll the Mexican Ministry of Culture, buy all of their buildings and turn them into Chicken Pizza pyramids (local joke).

🎤 Mic Drop

 

#LeaveMrBeastAlone!!!

 

He’s out here doing YOUR job while you’re busy trying to sue content creators over memes.

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