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Johnny Bravo

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Clueless hunk is fun -- but edgy -- for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 7–8

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Johnny's ridiculous pick-up lines never get him the girl. In fact, the girl often turns on him, pours a drink down his pants, chainsaws a tree so that it falls on his head, etc. -- satisfying, but not necessarily behavior to strive for.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Cartoon violence that's clearly meant to be parody/funny. Johnny is eaten by a lion, attacked by a clown with a machine gun that shoots pies, etc. Oh, and he decks Santa Claus.
  • Sexy stuff:

    It's all about innuendo -- Johnny's mission is to get the babes, but why he wants them is never mentioned. The "babes" are often shapely and bikini-clad.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Johnny Bravo

Parents need to know that although the show's humor is aimed at teens and even adults, it's entertaining for elementary-age kids, too (just don't expect them to learn much). Much of the humor centers around Johnny's offensive, clueless pick-up lines and his complete refusal to learn anything from how people react to his behavior, but he's rarely unkind, and those lame pick-up lines lead to increasingly funny responses. Kids will enjoy the pratfall humor and Johnny's steadfast narcissism in the face of failure.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Johnny's behavior. Kids: Do you think Johnny is supposed to be a good example/role model? If not, how can you tell? Why don't the girls that Johnny talks to want to go out with him? Families can also discuss the type of guy/character that Johnny is meant to be a parody of -- i.e., the guy who always gets the girl and probably knows it. You see guys like this everywhere on TV, but do they really exist? Why is it such a popular character type?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    No

    Hate it plain dumb. Teaches a few lessons nothing good.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    No

    Hate it plain dumb. Teaches a few lessons nothing good.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    No

    Hate it plain dumb. Teaches a few lessons nothing good.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 2.0

    I lost alot of brain cells

    This was not a very good tv show. 2 stars, just because the animation is ok.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 3.0

    A little indimate

    I have to admit this show is a little sexual.Johnny's flirtatious behavior encourages kids to want to "pick up" the oppisite sex.Thanks for listening!

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