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!!!
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Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern
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Common Sense says
Chef explores world's oddest culinary choices.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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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.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
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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Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 7 and give itWatching This Made Me Hungry And Almost Puke My Guts Out!!!!
- Lives in New HampshireI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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. :)
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
A must see show
Now, there are hundreds, even thousands of tv shows that will take you on a culinary tour of various countries; however, none of them do it the way that Andrew Zimmern does. He's a down to earth, strong character with a stomach to match. You can expect to be whisked off of your sofa to far away lands on a tantalizing tasting tour of the world. If you are expecting to see him dine on Orange chicken in China, or steak fajitas in mexico then you will be sadly mistaken. Not this guy, his palate is far more accustomed to the likes of pigs brains in Spain, rooster's testicles in Taiwan and silk worms in Vietnam. Not only do you get a taste of the local (bizarre) cuisine, but you can also expect to be mesmerized by the local cultures too. Food fans and fans of anthropology will love this show. You've heard the saying "don't play with your food", well with Andrew Zimmern gives the food a chance to return the favor. Bon Appetite!
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Love it... not for those with a weak stomach...
I love this show, and so do my kids. It's wonderful to see someone going around the world and not turning their noses up at foreign foods. If you have a fairly weak stomach, not a great choice. But otherwise, a very fun family show!
- Lives in IowaI rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
I almost Threw up
I thinks its a great idea to have a person going around the world to discover all the interesting foods out there but he has NO MANNERS! he chomps on his food like a cow. you hear every piece being chewed up and sucked on and its absolutely repulsive! i would really appreciate if there was a way your could move the microphone from his tonsils so i could enjoy the show and not be upset in the stomach from his mouth noises......
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