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Poodle Hat

(2003, Pop, by “Weird Al” Yankovic, Label: Volcano)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    All-for-fun rock, pop, and rap parodies.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Adverse role modeling parodied with light and dark humor.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Casual mentions of decapitation, stabbing, deaths.
  • Sex:

    Oblique references. Some bathroom humor.
  • Language:

    Mild profanity.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Reference to "ice cold keg".
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Poodle Hat

Parents need to know that for kids old enough to listen between the lines and understand the nature of parody, the inventive lyrics entertain with pointed messages couched in dark humor.

Read our full review by Christine Walker and Dennis Hysom

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    you gotta love weird al, nothing to be concerned about

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    My BFF loves weird al, you should too

    I love weird al!!!!!!!!!!!! it's really really creative!!!!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it 4.0

    Great

    Funny. Some great songs like Couch Potato, Trash Day, Ode,and eBay (One of the best on the cd) and whatever. I know that this is totally off topic but how come you don't have any other of his albums like "Dare to be Stupid" or something? You don't "Bad " by MJ. Anyways, this is a great CD, but there is really just like one video. That makes me mad.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Listening to it now!

    I LOVE listening to this album! Weird Al ROCKS!!!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    There's Nothing Wrong With Al

    Look, this CD is GREAT. Very funny. Even though there is some slight violence,it's not an issue at all. If your kid is really that easily influenced, just throw away the TV and computer.

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