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American Body Shop
(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Peter Hulne, Nick Offerman, Frank Merino, Where to watch: Comedy Central, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Garage-set reality parody veers into iffy humor.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About American Body Shop
Parents need to know that this mock reality show makes fun of people based on disability, ethnicity, gender, race, and age. Jokes are both crass and (sometimes) funny, with a tendency toward pratfall and bathroom humor. (For example, in one scene, the characters describe how the victim of a terrible chemical spill had to have skin from his bottom grafted onto his face, resulting in his nickname: "assface.") The characters all behave unethically, from stealing to bribing to ambulance chasing. Jokes at the expense of the shop's Spanish-speaking immigrant employee are ongoing, though mature viewers will understand the political satire inherent in the comedy. The strongest words are bleeped, but "ass" and others get through.
Read our full review by Sierra Filucci
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the show's brand of humor. What's the difference between funny and offensive? Is there anything in the show that crosses the line? Who determines where "the line" is and when it's crossed in the first place? What is the show making fun of? Do you think anyone would mistake it for a true reality show?
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