The video discusses the dangers of fake baking videos, particularly those that can cause harm to children who try to replicate them. The host, Ann Reardon, shares a tragic story of a 14-year-old girl who died after attempting to make popcorn using a method she saw in a viral video. The video's creator, Ms. Yeah, responded to the incident, stating that her videos are meant for entertainment purposes only and not for instructional use.
Ann Reardon also experiments with two videos that have been sent to her by viewers, debunking the methods used in the videos. The first video shows a person making candy tuiles by heating a Werther's caramel in a pan, which Ann Reardon proves to be a time-wasting and ineffective method. The second video shows a person pouring melted caramel over a spinning beater, which Ann Reardon tests and finds to be a potentially burn-causing activity.
The video raises questions about responsibility and blame in cases where people are harmed by following fake baking videos. Ann Reardon asks viewers to participate in a poll to share their thoughts on whether YouTube, Facebook, or the content creators themselves are responsible for allowing such videos to be posted.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. A 14-year-old girl died after following a baking hack video.
2. The girl received burns to 96% of her body and died two weeks later in hospital.
3. A 12-year-old girl was also injured in the incident and required treatment for her burns.
4. The girls were following a video by Ms Yeah, a popular baking channel.
5. Ms Yeah used a soda can and a tea stand with an alcohol lamp underneath it to make popcorn in her video.
6. The girls did not follow the exact method in Ms Yeah's video, instead using two cans and pouring alcohol into the already lit burner.
7. The flame was not big enough, so the girls added more alcohol, causing the bottle to explode and cover them in flaming alcohol.
8. Ms Yeah responded to the incident with a public statement, saying she had been publicly labeled a murderer and was deeply reflecting on her own goals.
9. Ms Yeah plans to add more safety warnings to her videos in the future.
10. YouTube's response to a similar video was that it does not violate their policies and can stay on the platform.
11. Plastic food wrap has a melting point of between 120 and 140 C or 250 to 290 F, making it heat-resistant.
12. Crack hard candy has a melting point of 148 C or 300 degrees F.
13. Colgate advises against putting toothpaste on burns, as the ingredients can lead to infections.
14. The American Academy of Dermatology also advises against putting toothpaste on burns.
15. The recommended treatment for minor burns is to run them under cool running water for up to 20 minutes.