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Country Fried Planet

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Bill Engvall, Where to watch: CMT)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Video round-up show perpetuates stereotypes.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series promotes uninformed, presumptive ideas about different countries and cultures. Cultural and/or religious rituals from other countries are described as "dumb" commentary is stereotypical. Some kids and adults are seen taking risks without using protective gear.

  • Violence:

    Features many dangerous stunts -- like pulling/lifting heavy objects with different parts of the body -- that can result in extreme pain and/or injury (though no injuries are actually shown). Accidents like car crashes and being trampled by a horse are shown. The host imitates sounds of being in extreme pain. Also shows punching, pushing, and fighting.

  • Sex:

    Lots of sexual innuendo, including references to human and animal genitalia and sexual acts. Specific references to pole dancing and erections. One scene shows men pulling buses with ropes tied to their genitals (though no nudity is shown). Engvall sometimes refers to women as "broads."

  • Language:

    Engvall uses stereotypical words like "redneck." He also plays on words to make them sound like curses, like "ashpole" and "bullsnit."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking is occasionally visible.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Country Fried Planet

Parents need to know that this compilation of real-life videos from around the world features extremely dangerous stunts that shouldn't be performed at home -- from going over cliffs in kayaks to swallowing live animals. While some of these feats are simply dumb exploits, others are serious accidents or traditional rituals from different cultures. The accompanying commentary relies on stereotypes to describe the stunts and the people performing them and promotes uninformed ideas about different countries and cultures. Expect some strong sexual innuendo -- including references to human and animal genitals -- and "fake" swearing ("asspole" and "bullsnit," for example).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why people do these types of stunts. What's the appeal of trying things that could hurt or kill you? Does the media perpetuate this behavior by treating videos of these activities as entertainment? Families can also discuss why some cultures perform rituals that cause pain or injury. What is the significance of these activities? Is it OK for the media to make fun of these rituals, even if they don't make sense to most people?
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