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F'N MTV Premieres

(Rated TV-14, Music videos, Starring Pete Wentz, Where to watch: MTV)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Music video debuts include plenty of iffy content.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Videos run the gamut from artsy and non-controversial to sexy, sexist, money hungry, violence glamorizing, and more.

  • Violence:

    Varies depending on video/artist -- for example, a Ting Ting video shows a duo in a mock karate fight.

  • Sex:

    Varies depending on video/artist -- for example, a video by a group like the Pussycat Dolls typically involves tons of skin, sexy outfits, extreme splits, etc. Some videos show women grinding against men.

  • Language:

    The show's title implies the use of the word "f--king." But there's no audible swearing, though there's an occasional bleeped "f--k" or "ass."

  • Consumerism:

    Videos all serve as commercials for the artists and recording companies who represent them. One critic has a MacBook on his desk.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional smoking or drinking in some videos.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About F'N MTV Premieres

Parents need to know that the "F'N" in the show's name supposedly stands for "Friday night," but it certainly also suggests a word that's much less innocent. Real "f--k"s do occasionally slip out of the host's mouth, but they're bleeped. There's nothing particularly controversial (or new) about the show's concept. But the content of the videos and the histories of some of the artists make the series inappropriate for kids and tweens. Artists like Snoop Dogg -- who's well known for his associations with drinking, drug use, and sexual explicitness -- share the screen with the Pussycat Dolls, whose skimpy outfits and risqué dance moves are enough to give Grandma a heart attack. Smoking, drinking, loving, and fighting also appear sporadically within the videos.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why they think certain videos are chosen for the show (besides the fact that they're new). Do you think some make the cut precisely because they're shocking or feature half-naked women? If so, what makes those more appealing to put on TV than others? Also, what makes a video fun to watch in genearl? Is there a difference between a music video and a commercial for a product? What kind of values are the videos promoting? Do they agree with your own family's values?
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