I thought my son had lost it when we stumbled upon a YouTube video featuring an adult woman, with perfectly manicured nails, unboxing Easter eggs and describing their contents in detail. We watched the entire thing, and I chuckled at how ridiculous it was.
Fast forward a few months, and I’m no longer laughing. Just when I think I’ve seen every variation of these videos, another pops up, showcasing new themes or characters. Want to see someone “catch” eggs in a pool and reveal their contents? Sure! How about a collection of eggs enveloped in Play-Doh, meticulously crafted to represent emotions from Inside Out? You bet! Whatever your child is into, there’s a surprise egg video for it. Which means, as their interests shift, these maddening eggs are here to stay. Fantastic.
These videos are driving me to the brink. I can’t stand them or the adults who create them. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. Seriously, what kind of adult spends their free time stuffing tiny toys into eggs, setting them up for a grand reveal, and pretending to be surprised? Clearly, folks with too much time on their hands! If I had an hour to spare, I’d invest it in something far more productive. And while I understand the mantra of “to each their own,” there’s simply no justification for this nonsense.
One of the most frustrating aspects is all the ridiculous content YouTube suggests afterward. Like a grown adult playing “pretend doctor” with Peppa Pig and performing a tooth extraction on Shrek. Or staging a scene where “Peppa goes to the hospital for surgery” using action figures. These bizarre suggestions pop up if I don’t quickly exit after an egg video, and I certainly don’t need any more absurd content to watch, thanks YouTube. And what’s up with all the strange medical-themed videos anyway?
Now, we find ourselves watching surprise eggs almost daily. It’s become a go-to screen time activity, and, I admit, it’s a surprisingly effective distraction during tantrums. My son has specific requests: “I want to see the Paw Patrol eggs.” “Can we watch the Peppa Pig ones?” I’m literally using these silly videos to convince my 3-year-old to leave the playground or tidy up his toys. And I’m not alone—these videos have millions of views! Fellow parents with young kids know exactly what I mean (the eye-rolls and groans say it all). Meanwhile, those without toddlers think I’m completely out of my mind when I mention the “surprise egg phenomenon.” Lucky them!
Who even thought of this concept, and what were they thinking? What would compel an adult to think this was a good idea? As parents, why did we ever let these videos infiltrate our homes? If I could take it back, I would. They’re worse than Teletubbies or Barney. If I thought I could escape the egg videos by introducing them to those classics, I’d be too afraid I’d end up watching both.
I’d rather do a million other chores—wash dishes, tackle the laundry, even clean behind the stove—than watch these videos. Yet, after hearing my son sweetly request, “Can we watch the Mickey egg ones, please?” I often cave in. Back to square one: eggs on the TV, eggs on the tablet—he doesn’t care, as long as it’s the eggs.
The worst part is when we’re out and about, and an “I want to see the eggs” meltdown is looming. Your phone dies, there’s no Wi-Fi, or YouTube won’t load fast enough. It’s a disaster. Recently, my son found a plastic Easter egg lying around. That silly thing is now in my car, and he plays with it more than the expensive toys I bought him.
“Mummy, can you open it and see what’s inside?” he’ll say, and when he discovers the same item he just placed inside, he’s genuinely surprised. It’s adorable and totally acceptable for a toddler, but not for an adult. This behavior needs to end.
The surprise egg craze seems to be spiraling with no end in sight, much like the trend of men in purple skinny jeans. I’m ready to rally against the eggs. Yes, I know how absurd that sounds, but I’m out of options and my patience is wearing thin. While toddler trends usually fade quickly, I find myself desperately hoping for a new fad to take their place. Anything but this—though I’ve learned to be careful what I wish for.
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Summary
In this humorous take on the overwhelming phenomenon of surprise egg videos for children, Jenna Fox expresses her frustration over the endless stream of content that has taken over her family’s screen time. While these videos initially seemed amusing, they quickly became a source of irritation, with parents feeling trapped by their children’s demands for specific themes. The article reflects on the absurdity of adult involvement in creating such content and the challenges parents face in navigating their children’s interests.