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The Amanda Show

(Rated TV-Y7, Variety show, Starring Amanda Bynes, Adam Brody, Drake Bell, Raquel Lee, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Variety show cast claws for cheap laughs.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–12

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some racial stereotypes. Disrespect of elders and making fun of people with accents is also disconcerting. Amanda's behavior is not exemplary.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Cartoon violence is extreme. People are hit in the head with anything available (computers, chairs, baseballs etc.). Some extreme anger and lots of yelling can be scary for younger viewers.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Some skits refer to nudity without sexual context.
  • Language:

    Words like "butt" and "pee" are commonly used. Using these words for gross-out effects, or to offend other cast-members, is also common.
  • Consumerism:

    Lots of pizza consumption and emphasis on nice clothes, but nothing too pointed.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    There is a "stoner" character, who might be that way naturally, but it's not to tough to figure out why he acts stoned all the time.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Amanda Show

Parents need to know that this show is mired in violent cartoon humor, questionable social behavior (including stereotypes), and strange gross-out punchlines that dilute the appeal of star Amanda Bynes. Kids will find this show very stimulating, though whether they're agitated or amused after watching it is something to observe.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the difference between being funny and being crude. Can a joke be successful without disrespecting the participants? Does hitting someone in the head with a computer console make for good laughs? How does it feel when someone makes fun of another person's accent or cultural background?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    What do you mean by 12+?

    iI have been watching this show since I was 3 I didn't see anything bad about it it's funny!I wonder why they took it off the air then put it back on the N on Sunday morning at 8:00 and 8:30.I cant believe that you think this is 12+ I think it should be 7+

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    the amanda show

    the amanda show, i love it

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    me watched this show since i was 4 or 5

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

    The Amanda Show

    Sexual Content (Not an Issue): Some references to non-sexual nudity. Violence (Off): Over the top slapstick style violence. Characters are hit over the head with anything available (yes, anything - computers, chairs, baseballs, etc.) Language (Not an Issue): "Butt" and "pee" are occasionally used. Social Behavior (Pause): Some racial stereotypes and disrespectful behavior towards elders. All characters are white, some crude humor. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): A character acts stoned all the time, but he's never shown drinking and it's never mentioned that he does.

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 9
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Crap

    This show is damn crap

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