Story by Alexia Sabau and CBC Kids News •
Some say the trend promotes shopping and harms the environment.
Every week, CBC Kids News delves into a topic that everyone is talking about. Click the video above or below to see this week’s KN explanations.
Whether it’s unboxing the latest gadget or trying on the latest styles, transportation videos have attracted millions of views.
The trend is popular on multiple platforms including YouTube and TikTok.
Creators and influencers use carry videos to share the things they’ve bought and all the things they get for free.
But while casts can be fun, they also come with some problems.
On the one hand, they promote the purchase of many things, which is also known as excessive consumption. That creates a lot of waste and can be bad for the environment.
This leaves creators and viewers wondering if they should support walkthroughs.
There is a lot to unpack here. But don’t worry, we’ve got you. KN explains:
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Alexia Sabau
CBC Kids News Contributor
Alexia Sabau is a curious teenager who likes to keep up with trends. The 11th grader is a youth ambassador with a passion for community building and motivation to make a positive impact locally, nationally, and globally. She worked as a junior reporter for the Calgary International Children’s Festival and Shaw TV Calgary. Alexia is also a devoted Harry Potter fan who is excited to make her magic on CBC Kids News.
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