The products on the networks often deceive users, who end up disappointed with their purchase. However, since 2018, ‘Let’s Put It To The Test’, a program that started on YouTube and is now on all networks like TikTok, has helped thousands. Thanks to Jimmy Alvarez, the 32-year-old who continues with this project, this format has become the most reliable source for those who wish not to be deceived when buying a product.
“I have worked since baby. I did some advertisements and when I was a child too. Later, in my house I had a candy store for the neighbors and I worked as a DJ. I am a person who likes to undertake and to invest your money. Also, it is not a secret that YouTube and Facebook They pay ”, Jimmy answers the question that many ask themselves: Where does he have the resources to buy so many products?
From his study in Mexico, place where he records the videos that are a sensation on all social networks, Jimmy Álvarez, in conversation with La República, talks about his beginnings in the networks and some curiosities and experiences with ‘Let’s put it to the test’
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How was the idea of creating Pongámoslo a Prueda born?
Before ‘Let’s Put It To The Test’ I had a channel called ‘Urban Messengers’, where we did social experiments. Suddenly it came to my mind watching videos on the internet to know if the things I saw were real. ‘Let’s put it to the test’ starts from that, of wanting to know what things are real or not. From there I put viral products, myths and things to the test.
What do you do with all the products you buy after putting them to the test?
In the past, many friends and family asked me where I bought the products and I gave them to them, but I thought that people can also use them. From now on, I will open a temporary gallery so that people can see them, use them and feel that experience. At the end I will make an auction that is fun and that everything that has been collected, is donated to some cause. I will put it to a vote and that the people themselves put up and choose five causes. The one with the most votes, the proceeds will go there.
You have an infinity of products, have you counted how many there are?
No, I want to do the math because it is a question that many ask me and also how much I have spent. I’m not sure how much it is, I have to make a video on that topic because people are very curious and it would be cool. From YouTube I think there were like 130 videos and now on TikTok there are like 200 products, I don’t know. I imagine it must be like 300 products.
Have you suffered accidents with any product?
The other day I tried a waxing sponge and my arm burned all night. Sometimes I do think I’m a bit careless, I get excited and I use the products like that, but fortunately everything is fine. Knock on wood to keep it that way.
Have you continued using some of the products that you rated as very good?
I have gloves that are indestructible, I have used those for many videos because they protect my hands very well, the inflatable jacuzzi, the air fryer. I definitely think my favorites are the gloves, they are the ones I use the most. I also have a fire blanket and fire ball, you never know. These little things help me when I test with fire.
When evaluating a product so low, have you received messages from companies asking you to rectify yourself?
Fortunately no, what I do is always tell the truth. They know from which foot their product limps. The only thing that has happened is from a company that is large and has many products. They told me that they were going to give me all of them, but they were going to tell me how to do the tests. I told them no because that is as if their product worked, but you have to do something else and for me it is to deceive people.
What do you feel when other youtubers like Luisito Comunica imitate your format of putting products to the test?
YouTube is an open platform so when people imitate what you do it is because they realize that you are doing things right. Also like I said, for me it is an honor that they do that kind of thing. That tiktokers, youtubers and everyone see my project and want to do it, it’s cool.
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Have you ever thought about leaving the ‘Let’s Put It to the Test’ project?
I think that all projects have their ups and downs, everything becomes tiring, boring. At some point that will come to pass, when it does, my new projects will come, I have about three. I will continue to do this as far as possible and if people get tired, they will see a new version of Jimmy’s projects, I will innovate as far as possible because I love to see people’s reaction. At the moment, I think there is still a while, otherwise they will see me in new projects.
What did your family think when you decided to start your projects?
My family has always supported me, they have always told me to do what I like. My dad had a phrase that he repeated to me daily: ‘Do what you like, don’t give up and never forget how much your father loves you.’ I have always done what I like and have followed my dreams. My mom is excited, she likes to read the comments and so does my brother. I have been fortunate to have love, care, and support.
Finally, what would you say to your followers?
To all the people who follow me, thank you for doing it, thank you for watching my videos and supporting me. I always appreciate your beautiful comments, the audience I have is the best. In other channels there is sadly a lot of hate that affects people. I have known people who leave comments and it affects their self-esteem. Fortunately I have a very cool community, very good, nice to me and I am super grateful to them.
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