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I Love New York

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Tiffany Patterson, Sister Patterson, Where to watch: VH1, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Flavor of Love spin-off is tasteless, too.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 14 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Men compete against each other for a woman's attention by being obnoxious, threatening other men, and showing off their bodies. The woman criticizes them for being boring, ugly, or crazy. Lots of homophobia. Show talks about true love and being "real," but it's actually all about exactly the opposite.
  • Violence:

    Frequent chest-beating, verbal threats, intimidation, and insults.
  • Sex:

    Very revealing clothing on men and women, with lots of commentary about physical features. Some heavy tongue kissing and touching in bed. Tons of sexual innuendo, flirting, crass commentary about someone's ability to find a sexual partner.
  • Language:

    Constant cursing, with stronger language bleeped but obvious. "Bitch," "ass," etc. are unbleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    Beer brands are blocked out but obvious. Frequent talk about dressing well, materialism.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Constant drinking, sometimes to intoxication.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About I Love New York

Parents need to know that this dating show is to parent show The Flavor of Love what The Bachelorette is to The Bachelor -- only cruder and more cringe-inducing. Through contests and conversations (most of which are accompanied by drinking and some sexual activity) one woman chooses a boyfriend from a group of 20 bachelors. Her choices are often based on extremely superficial characteristics. While most of the lessons to be gleaned from the show are simply immature, some -- like choosing a mate because he likes to drink a lot -- are borderline dangerous. The show features crass humor, wild behavior, excessive drinking, and highly sexual scenarios. Intense homophobia is at play, particularly directed at the effeminate, caricatured male personal assistant.

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  • Families can talk about dating and relationships. What do teens and parents see in this show that goes against their beliefs about dating and relationships? What purpose does a series like this serve? Is it just meant to be a guilty pleasure? For parents: What are your thoughts about the dating process? Do you have ideas about what kind of person is right for your teen? For teens: What do you look for in a potential boyfriend or girlfriend? Do you think those criteria will change as you get older?

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  1. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Bad for children 17 and up

    Parents need to know that while New York wants love,her show isnt a good eample for kids as she just wants the guys becuase of how they look.Sexual content and violence is prohibited and showed all the time and not to mention cursing/swearing.Bad fopr kids,but older Teens might take the chance and see it.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Funny crazy show!

    I watch all those stupid vh1 reality shows rock of love, flavor of love but i love New york is the funniest craziest show ive seen. although my mom doesnt let me watch it because "its not appropiate" i dont think its so bad

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Funny crazy show!

    I watch all those stupid vh1 reality shows rock of love, flavor of love but i love New york is the funniest craziest show ive seen. although my mom doesnt let me watch it because "its not appropiate" i dont think its so bad

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 2.0

    Trash but I loved it

    It is trash tv at it's best---I wont let my 7 year old watch it---but I love it. Such a hot mess. So bad on so many levels. The mother and daughter need some serious therapy and to let go of the knife.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    ssssssssst

    cool show

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