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Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Kathy Griffin, Where to watch: Bravo, Online)

  • 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

    Funny gal reveals all in hunt for fame. Teens OK.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Griffin's life seems pretty shallow, with the constant push for fame overriding all else. Her self-deprecating humor largely centers on Hollywood and celebrities. She leans left politically and voices anti-Bush, pro-gay, pro-women's issues stances.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Griffin makes jokes about sex occasionally, but nothing graphic.

  • Language:

    Griffin curses constantly. The biggies are bleeped, but "bitch," "whore," "ass," etc. are all common.

  • Consumerism:

    Luxury brand names, like Prada, are mentioned occasionally.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking, plus Griffin makes fun of how much her elderly parents drink.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List

Parents need to know that this reality show about comedian Kathy Griffin features lots of cursing, though the most offensive words are bleeped. The humor is adult-oriented and covers sex, alcohol, politics, and intimate relationships. Griffin makes fun of everybody, including her parents and her fans. Griffin is honest about her search for fame and admits that her occasional altruistic acts are merely hunts for media attention.

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  • Families can talk about fame. What's so appealing about being famous? How far would teens go to get attention? Is there a comfortable balance between fame and obscurity? What celebrities do family members admire and why? When you watch this show, do you feel like you're laughing with Griffin or at her?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 2
    macky120
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    me and my brother have watched this but theres thousands of cussing

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Brianna400
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    FUNNY!!!!!

    I started watching this show when i was ten and i thought it was a really funny show although i didnt get most of the humor

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    animeboy22
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    VERY funny.

    This show is funny, very funny. I am mature, so I get the comedy. But there are always some stupid immature kids out there who don't know anything. It's a funny show, I laughed so hard I couldn't breath.

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