I thought my son had completely lost it when we stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring an adult woman with perfectly polished nails opening Easter eggs and describing their contents. In detail. For a full 15 minutes. We watched it, and I chuckled at the absurdity.
Fast forward a few months, and I’m no longer laughing. Just when I think I’ve seen every version, another pops up with a fresh character or twist. Want to watch someone “catch” eggs in a pool, only to open them and reveal what’s inside? You got it! How about a collection of Easter eggs covered in Play-Doh, decorated to resemble characters from Inside Out? Coming right up. No matter what show, movie, or theme your little one is into, there’s a surprise egg video to match. As their interests shift, these annoying eggs seem to stick around. Fantastic.
These videos are driving me to the brink. I can’t stand them, nor the adults who create them. They’re a prime example of the saying, “just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” Seriously, what kind of adult spends their free time buying tiny toys, stuffing them into eggs, arranging them for a show-off, and filming themselves pretending to be surprised at the contents? People with way too much time on their hands, that’s who! If I had an hour to spare, I’d use it much more wisely. And while I’d love to say “to each their own,” I just can’t justify this behavior.
One of the worst parts is the deluge of other pointless content YouTube thinks I might enjoy now. Like an adult pretending to be a dentist for Peppa Pig and performing a tooth extraction on Shrek. Or someone reenacting “Peppa Goes to the Hospital” with figurines and a makeshift hospital. Yes, these are now the types of videos that pop up if I’m not quick enough to hit the back button after an egg video ends. Thanks, YouTube. And why so much medical-themed content?
We’re now watching surprise eggs almost daily. It’s become the go-to screen time activity and surprisingly effective at curbing tantrums. My son insists on specific videos: “Paw Patrol, please.” “I want to see Peppa Pig eggs.” I’m literally using these ridiculous videos to persuade my 2-year-old to come home from the playground or clean up his toys. And I’m not alone—these videos rack up millions of views. All my parenting friends with toddlers know the drill (I can sense their eye rolls and groans when the topic comes up). Meanwhile, those without kids think I’m totally bonkers for talking about the “surprise egg phenomenon.” Lucky them.
Seriously, who thought of this trend, and what on Earth were they thinking? What would compel an adult to create such content? And why did we ever allow these videos into our home? I would take that back in a heartbeat if I could. They’re worse than Teletubbies or Barney. If I thought I wouldn’t end up watching both, I’d consider introducing them to my home instead.
There are countless other activities I’d prefer to engage in, such as washing dishes, doing laundry, or even cleaning behind the stove. However, after hearing my son politely ask, “Can we watch the Mickey eggs, please?” I often give in, and it’s back to square one. Eggs on the TV, eggs on the tablet—he doesn’t care as long as he gets his egg fix.
The worst moments are when you’re in a situation where you can’t pull up the videos, and an “I want to watch the eggs” tantrum is about to erupt. Your phone dies, you’re out of Wi-Fi range, or the app refuses to load. You’re stuck. Recently, my son found a plastic Easter egg lying around the house. It’s now in my car, and he plays with it more than some of the toys I invested in. Great.
“Mummy, can you open it and see what’s in there?” he asks. He opens it, mirroring the videos, and is genuinely shocked to find the item he just placed inside still there. This is cute and acceptable for a 2-year-old, but it’s not acceptable for adults, and it needs to stop.
The surprise egg craze shows no signs of slowing down, and it’s as dreadful a trend as men in tight purple jeans. I’m ready to rally against the egg invasion. Yes, I realize how ridiculous that sounds, but I’m out of options, and my patience is wearing thin. Toddler trends come and go quickly, but I genuinely hope we can move on to something else soon. Anything but these eggs—though, be careful what you wish for.
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Summary
The author shares their frustration with the overwhelming trend of surprise egg videos on YouTube, which have become a daily routine for their toddler. They humorously lament the time spent watching these bizarre videos and express a desire for a new trend to emerge.