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Don’t know who Ludwig Ahgren is? Your kids might.
In 2019, he held the title of the world’s fastest button-masher, capable of clicking controller buttons at more than 20 clicks per second. In 2021, he became the most-subscribed Twitch streamer of all time (before taking a three-year break from the platform). And in 2022, he won Content Creator of the Year at the annual Game Awards.
On his YouTube channel, appropriately titled Ludwig, Ahgren uploads a variety of content.
Many of Ahgren’s videos focus on him playing a variety of video games—sometimes for fun, and other times with added challenges. In one series, Ahgren plays a game almost nonstop until he achieves a predetermined goal, such as beating the game or reaching a certain skill rank in multiplayer. And in other videos, he hosts various gaming competitions, attended by fellow content creators and friends.
But when he’s not playing video games, you may find Ahgren reacting to other content uploaded onto YouTube. He might be hosting his own Jeopardy-style gameshow. He could be allowing his Twitch chat to dictate how he spends his money online, telling a story or making a tier list.
Suffice it to say, you’ll find a diverse list of videos to watch among more than 2,000 uploaded to the channel since 2011.
But in terms of content, what can you expect?
POSITIVE CONTENT
Ahgren has hosted streams for charity, raising thousands of dollars for those in need. Likewise, when a prominent game tournament was cancelled, Ludwig chose to organize and host the event himself.
Ahgren often collaborates with other channels, including content creators who have far fewer subscribers than him.
CONTENT CONCERNS
Ahgren plays a variety of games on his channel, from Mario Party to Elden Ring, and some of these games may be inappropriate for younger audiences. And on a similar note, because Ahgren also reacts to other YouTube videos, some of those videos will likewise contain adult elements—such as when Ahgren reacts to dating videos from the creator Cut.
Viewers may hear jokes about sex and various topics related to it, including masturbation and other things. In one video, someone sends Ahgren a package with various depictions of animated women in underwear and bikinis. In another, he tries on clothes that his Twitch chat compelled him to buy—most of which emphasize his anatomy or display crude phrases on them.
We heard a variety of profane language, including the f- and s-words. We hear “a–,” “b–ch” and “h—,” too, as well as crude references to both the male and female anatomy. God’s name is frequently used in vain, sometimes paired with “d–n.” Jesus’ name is likewise abused.
CHANNEL SUMMARY
Step aside, Beethoven, there’s a new famous Ludwig in town. Given Ahgren’s prominence on both Twitch and YouTube, you’ve probably seen a video or two of his on YouTube’s home page, even if you’ve never watched any of his content.
But given that much of his content caters to older audiences, it’s something that you probably won’t want your child viewing.
Kennedy Unthank
Kennedy Unthank studied journalism at the University of Missouri. He knew he wanted to write for a living when he won a contest for “best fantasy story” while in the 4th grade. What he didn’t know at the time, however, was that he was the only person to submit a story. Regardless, the seed was planted. Kennedy collects and plays board games in his free time, and he loves to talk about biblical apologetics. He thinks the ending of Lost “wasn’t that bad.”
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