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Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring Andrew Zimmern, Where to watch: Travel Channel)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Chef explores world's oddest culinary choices.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series' varied cultural content includes information about each country's geography, climate, language, transportation, history, architecture, and wildlife. Zimmern is unfailingly respectful to indigenous culture and traditional cuisine everywhere he goes (no matter how bizarre the foods), and he often explains the religious, economical, or health-related importance of natives' meal choices.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    All kinds of animals, fish, and insects are eaten whole (including heads, feet, and wings) -- some while they're still alive. Many scenes show animal carcasses being butchered.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Occasionally food is referred to as an aphrodisiac.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern

Parents need to know that since the host of this series purposely seeks out unusual food choices -- by American standards, that is -- viewers will see him eat things like rodents, insects, fertilized eggs, and whole baby chickens on a stick. Outdoor market scenes often show animal carcasses and seafood being butchered, so this probably isn't for the littlest viewers -- or older ones with weak stomachs.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about food. What are some of your family's favorite foods? How do those foods get to your home? How do you prepare them? What's the strangest thing you've ever eaten? Once you're talking about food, you can discuss the importance of a balanced diet. What is the food pyramid? What kinds of foods are important for staying healthy? How do our bodies respond to poor diets? What other things can people do to stay healthy?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    He eats cool stuff!

    I love this show! It is so cool and awesome! He eats really cool stuff!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Good role models

    Kewl!

    Its awesome!

  3. I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Great for the whole family.

    My family can't miss this show. It's the one things we ALL agree on (ages 2 to 32). And we always learn something new about another culture AND each other.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    Watching This Made Me Hungry And Almost Puke My Guts Out!!!!

    This Show Is The Best Because Not Only Does It Show That What We Might Find Disgusting Other Countries Find It The Best Tasting And they Can Find More Ways To Cook Something. Also It Shows How People In Others Countries Live. This Show Is AWESOME!!!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    LOVE IT

    I love this show! It's very educational and teaches kids about foreign cultures and cuisines. Mr. Zimmern is very respectful of different cultures, and never refuses to eat something. I'm sure he could teach me a lesson or 2 about turning my nose up at my mother's cooking. :) You should watch this, along with Little People, Big World and Meerkat Manor. :)

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