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Crank Yankers
(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Tracy Morgan, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla, Where to watch: MTV2, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Puppet pranksters set iffy examples for teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Crank Yankers
Parents need to know that this series features puppets acting out prank phone calls that were previously recorded by comedians like Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, and Dane Cook, who all have lots of appeal for teens. While almost every kid has made one of these usually harmless (if annoying) calls at some point, they seem more offensive when they're acted out on screen -- it's disturbing hearing innocent people being made fun of in a passive-aggressive way. There's some iffy language, too, though the worst is bleeped.
Read our full review by Lucy Maher
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about practical jokes. How does it feel to be on the receiving end of a prank? Is it OK to get a laugh at someone else's expense? What's the difference between laughing at someone and laughing with them? Which is more respectful? Do you think the comedians participating in the show ever feel bad about the people they trick?
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