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Kenny vs. Spenny

(Rated TV-MA, Reality TV, Starring Kenny Hotz, Spencer Rice, Where to watch: Comedy Central, DVD)
  • 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 15.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Crude, but less dangerous than Jackass.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Even though Kenny and Spenny have a strong friendship and good relationships with their families (some of whom make cameo appearances), their competitions -- lighting farts on fire, flirting with homosexual men to see who does "better," an obesity contest, etc. -- are the very definition of juvenile and will certainly offend some viewers. And, in their quest for victory, both are willing to cheat.
  • Violence:

    Some friendly roughhousing and good-natured insults between friends, but no violence.
  • Sex:

    No sex, but some glimpses of male butts (particularly in the farting competition -- during which, one of the guys inserts a rubber tube into his rear end in an attempt to add more air to his system so he can break the biggest wind), and some competitions have a sex-related angle (one involves trying to go the longest without getting an erection, for example). The guys are more than willing to disrobe when a contest calls for it, and Kenny in particular seems to enjoy sitting around in his underwear, which isn't a pretty sight.
  • Language:

    Some mild cursing ("ass," etc.). Stronger words (like "s--t") are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kenny vs. Spenny

Parents need to know that this series (which is executive produced by the creators of South Park) is all about two young men who compete in really dumb, gross activities -- from trying to measure (and excel at) flatulence to gorging themselves on meat to resisting getting an erection. Kenny and Spenny are childhood friends who, like many guys, have built a relationship around constant attempts at one-upsmanship. But unlike most people, the duo landed a TV show to document their exploits. Though they seem to be having plenty of fun filming their contests, it's much less entertaining for viewers. Expect some swearing (the strongest words are bleeped) and naked butts.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about competition. Kenny and Spenny live to best each other at any event, large or small. Is their rivalry a positive example of competition or a negative one? Why? When is competition healthy, and when does it go too far? Families can also discuss the guys' antics: Does this type of show promote irresponsible behavior? How does it compare to something like Jackass? Do you think producers hope teens will watch this show? Why or why not?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Laughin Out Loud Late at Night

    I first watched this on a Saturday night when nothing was on and i wanted to know how bad it really was (i had seen an add with one of them eating puke...) I was laughing so hard. They were measuring farts. The show is really stupid but a stiff/older person would never watch it. I think the show is like a When-You-Have-Nuthin-Better-To-Watch show. It is pretty rude. The stuff they do is...funny. All in all, its better then renting Jackass, much better....

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