I thought my son had truly lost it when we stumbled across a YouTube video featuring a grown woman with perfectly manicured nails opening Easter eggs and discussing their contents in excruciating detail. We watched, and I chuckled at the absurdity.
Fast forward several months, and my laughter has faded. Just when I believe I’ve seen every variation, another video appears, showcasing a different character or a fresh twist. Want to see someone “catch” eggs in a pool before revealing what’s inside? Sure thing! Perhaps you’d prefer Easter eggs encased in Play-doh, painstakingly decorated to resemble characters from a popular animated film? It’s all available! Whatever show or movie your child is obsessed with, there’s a corresponding surprise egg video. This means that as my son’s interests evolve, these maddening eggs will continue to bombard us. Just fantastic.
These videos are driving me to the brink. I can’t stand them or the adults who produce them. It’s a classic case of “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” I mean, who in their right mind spends precious time buying tiny toys, stuffing them into eggs, and then filming themselves feigning surprise at the contents? People with way too much time on their hands, that’s who! If I found myself with an extra hour or even 15 minutes, I’d certainly find more productive ways to spend it. And while I might say “to each their own,” there’s no valid justification for this behavior.
The worst part? The other ridiculous content YouTube now thinks I might enjoy. Like, say, an adult playing “pretend doctor” with a beloved animated character, performing imaginary surgeries. Or someone reenacting mundane hospital visits with figurines. Yes, these absurdities automatically pop up if I’m not quick enough to escape back to the main menu after one of the egg videos. I truly don’t need more nonsense to watch, thanks YouTube. And why all the bizarre medical themes anyway?
We’re now watching surprise egg videos nearly every day. It’s the go-to “screen time” activity and, admittedly, one of the most effective strategies to avert a toddler tantrum. My son, however, is quite particular about which videos he wants: “Can we watch the Mickey Mouse eggs, please?” I’m literally using these ridiculous videos to entice my 2-year-old to leave the playground or tidy up his toys. And I can’t be the only one; these videos boast millions of views! Every parent with toddlers knows exactly what I’m talking about (I can tell by the collective eye rolls and groans). Those without kids think I’m out of my mind when I mention the “surprise egg phenomenon.” Lucky them.
Seriously, who came up with this absurd idea? What compels an adult to think this is entertaining? And as parents, why did we ever let this into our homes? I’d gladly take it back if I could. They’re worse than Teletubbies. If I didn’t fear getting sucked into an even more ridiculous cycle, I might consider letting those shows back in just to escape the eggs.
There are countless things I’d prefer to do with my time, such as washing dishes, doing laundry, or even cleaning behind the oven. But inevitably, after hearing my son plead so sweetly, “Can we watch the eggs, please?” I relent, and we’re back to square one. Eggs on the TV, eggs on the tablet—he doesn’t care as long as there are eggs to watch.
The worst part is when we’re in a situation where I can’t pull up the videos and an impending “I want to watch the eggs” meltdown looms. Your phone dies, you lose WiFi, or YouTube just won’t load fast enough. You’re done for. Recently, my son found a plastic Easter egg in our house. Now it’s in the car, and he plays with it more than some of the toys I’ve splurged on. He closes it and asks, “Mummy, can you open it and see what’s inside?” He’s genuinely surprised to find whatever he just placed inside is still there. This is cute and acceptable in a two-year-old. But for adults, this behavior is unacceptable, and it needs to end.
The surprise egg trend shows no signs of fading, and it’s about as welcome as men in neon-colored skinny jeans. I’m ready to rally other parents against these eggs. Yes, I recognize how ridiculous that sounds, but I’m out of options here, and my patience is dwindling. I know toddler fads come and go quickly, but I find myself wishing daily for the next trend to arrive—anything but this. But then again, be careful what you wish for.
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Summary
The obsession with surprise egg videos has spiraled out of control, dominating toddler screen time and driving parents to the brink of madness. Despite their absurdity, these videos are an effective means to distract children and manage tantrums. While parents bemoan their existence, the trend shows no signs of fading. A call to action is made for fellow parents to unite against this phenomenon while expressing hope for the next fleeting childhood obsession.
Keyphrase: Surprise egg video trend
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