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Frisky Dingo

(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Adam Reed, Stuart Culpepper, Christian Danley, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Not-so-funny animated series aimed at older teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    No positive values associated with "fighting evil" are evident here; the focus is on humor. Both Killface and Crews are particularly disrespectful to women. Some characters of multiracial background, including Taqu'il the rapper and Sinn, one of Killface's "people." Also features a dysfunctional relationship between Killface and his son, Killface Jr.
  • Violence:

    Animated laser gun fights and blood splatters. Random killings and violent acts are depicted as humorous. (One particularly disturbing scene features Killface repeatedly punching a woman while she's speaking to him). A lot of the violence is carried out by the two main characters against their own staff.
  • Sex:

    Contains references to sexual acts, such as "dry hump." Some sexual behavior is visible, including Xander Crews' brief relationship with a prostitute.
  • Language:

    Some strong language, including phrases like "dick around." Explicit words are bleeped out.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Frisky Dingo

Parents need to know that this animated action-comedy series (part of Cartoon Network's late-night Adult Swim lineup) focuses on the lives of a superhero and a super villain, neither of whom are particularly likeable or exhibit any positive characteristics. That, plus the show's violence (including some disturbing scenes of violence against women), strong language, and sexual innuendo make it a very iffy choice for tweens and young teens.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what it means to be a superhero. Is having special powers enough to make someone super? Can having a strong sense of ethics and values make someone a hero? Families can also talk about violence, including violence against women. What point (if any) is the show trying to make with its violence? Are some kinds of violence worse than others? Why? What non-violent ways can people use to express anger or displeasure?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 1.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 4.0

    Funny show CSM clearly dosen't understand.

    Frisky Dingo is a hillarious off-beat cartoon.I couldn't stop laughing in the first episode and the rest of the series is just as good,first,its a show with continuty,which is rare for Adult Swim shows,so watching only a few eps like CSM has probaly done,and u wont get it,Second,all the humor is based on the problematic procedure of a typical world invasion vs superhero u dont see in other cartoons,which is very original.CSM did a very horrible review of this show and not because they thought it wasnt funny,watch the whole thing with someone whos into this kind of stuff,then review it.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 4.0

    Funny show CSM clearly dosen't understand.

    Frisky Dingo is a hillarious off-beat cartoon.I couldn't stop laughing in the first episode and the rest of the series is just as good,first,its a show with continuty,which is rare for Adult Swim shows,so watching only a few eps like CSM has probaly done,and u wont get it,Second,all the humor is based on the problematic procedure of a typical world invasion vs superhero u dont see in other cartoons,which is very original.Funny show,go watch the spinoff The Xtacles,same stupid humor but its good.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    The Review lies.

    I just made a account just to critize this review. For one thing they call the show not so funny. Dont they no the shows funny as hell. And another thing, judging from the review they only watched the first 5 episodes. Commonsensemedia need to start rating seasons instead of watching 5 episodes of a show. But the thing that pisses me off the most is what they call killfaces son. His name is not killface jr. Its simon and they would know if they actually paid attention to the show instead of finding all the offensive content. THis show is a great show and everyone should be allowed to watch it. Dont listen to commonsense listen to ME.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    not so sure

    I would say it's one of those were you have to see if your kid, or kids, are comfortable with watching this show.

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