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The Hollow Men

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Nick Tanner, David Armond, Sam Spedding, Where to watch: Comedy Central)

  • 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?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Python wannabes' skits center on bawdy humor.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Skits include characters of all types -- good, bad, and in-between -- though most are generally benign. The cast members themselves are exclusively Caucasian. Lots of gay-centric humor, though it's not homophobic. Other groups are also mocked, but all in the name of comedy.

  • Violence:

    Some slapstick/pratfall humor.

  • Sex:

    The majority of the show's jokes/skits have sexual themes and include sexual slang/language ("balls," "peckers," "spunk," "whores," etc.) and refer to sexual acts (including oral sex). But sex is talked about, not shown. The guys, like many sketch comedians before them, frequently dress in drag to play women, and sometimes the "women" kiss their fellow comedians to get laughs. Partially dressed men are shown; one skit includes a character with a covered (but obvious) erection.

  • Language:

    Lots of sexual language ("spunk," "prick," "screw," etc.). Occasional "ass."

  • Consumerism:

    Jokes about marketing, consumerism.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Beer frequently appears in skits; wine and hard liquor make appearances as well.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Hollow Men

Parents need to know that this ribald sketch comedy show includes lots of sexually oriented humor, much of it designed to be "offensively" funny. Expect explicit references to infidelity, masturbation, and sexual acts, including homosexual oral sex. Scenes include a man with a covered-but-obvious erection, as well as a man wearing underwear with garter belts. Characters drink beer, play poker, visit strip clubs, and act irresponsibly ... all in the name of comedy. Language includes plenty of body-part slang ("pecker," "balls," etc.).

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  • Families can talk about comedy. Aside from the accents, what makes non-American comedy different from that performed by U.S. comics? Do you think these differences make one group better than the other? How can you tell if comedy is good? What's the difference between intellectual humor and gross-out humor, and do you see them intersect sometimes? What do The Hollow Men have in common with other comedy troupes like Monty Python and The Kids in the Hall?
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