Guinea Pig (Syfy)
common sense media says
Pain and suffering in the name of science. Ouch.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this reality/science show is all about pain. It's not particularly violent; typically, star Ryan Stock just stands there and takes the abuse, whether he's letting a scorpion sting him or a cop douse him in the face and eyes with pepper spray. That's the whole point of the show: for him to suffer and endure an increasingly dangerous array of excruciating attacks. He's clearly in agony at times, and by the end of each episode, his body may be marked by bruises and welts as he limps off to recover for next time. Parents should also remind kids not to try similar experiments on their own (though, frankly, most probably won't want to, given how painful they look).
Violence:
No fighting, beatings, or conflict, but Stock sure suffers a lot of abuse. The basic premise is that he tries to test the limits of the human body by letting himself get stung by scorpions, sprayed in the face with pepper spray, and any other painful experiment he can devise. His reactions range from uncomfortable to obvious agony, and it can be disconcerting to watch.
Sex:
No sex, but host Stock sometimes strips to his underwear to show off the nasty bruises and welts he collects during his research.
Language:
Despite the amazing abuse heaped on Stock, "Oh man!" is about as profane as he gets.
Consumerism:
Some of the painful devices used on Stock are mentioned by name, such as pepper spray or Tasers.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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