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Gordon Ramsay's F Word

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Gordon Ramsay, Where to watch: BBC America)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    More schmooze than how-to's from famous chef.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    As a mentor, Ramsay is often impatient and can be cruel with his critiques.

  • Violence:

    Some episodes refer to the killing of a family's pet turkeys for Christmas dinner.

  • Sex:

    Euphemisms and innuendoes are common. In one scene, men and women discuss food's effect on sperm count, so terms like "scrotum" and "testicles" are used.

  • Language:

    Frequent uses of "f--k" are bleeped. "Christ" and "damn" (unbleeped) are also common.

  • Consumerism:

    Ramsay's restaurants obviously get a lot of publicity from the show.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The show is set in a restaurant, so alcoholic beverages are prevalent among the adult diners.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Gordon Ramsay's F Word

Parents need to know that this is more a reality show than it is a cooking show, so viewers looking for useful how-to's from world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay will be disappointed. The focus is rarely on his skills in the kitchen, instead playing up his animated personality and giving him a forum for his occasional foul-mouthed rants and penchant for hob-nobbing with the celebrities who dine in his restaurants. A cast of experts discusses various health and diet topics facing the food industry.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why larger-than-life personalities like Ramsay are the bread and butter of reality TV. Is Ramsay TV-worthy? Why or why not? Is it truly "reality" to follow these kind of people around, especially when they're famous? Families can also discuss the culinary arts. Do your teens enjoy cooking and baking? Why or why not? How important is it to know how to cook today? Parents can use this show as an instigation to take up a whisk and spend some quality time with their kids in the kitchen.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 1.0
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    This show, in my opinion, is only appropriate for mature teenagers who can not only handle the language, but be mature enough not to repeat it.

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