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Mind of Mencia

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Carlos Mencia, Where to watch: Comedy Central, DVD, Online)
  • 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 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Ridiculous variety show; proceed with caution.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Ethnic stereotypes are perpetuated incessantly.
  • Violence:

    Sketches have involved murder, machine guns, and blood (all intended for comic effect).
  • Sex:

    Plenty of tasteless sexual innuendo.
  • Language:

    Words and phrases like "retarded ass," "fake titties," and "bastard" are used.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Social drinking and implied drug abuse.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Mind of Mencia

Parents need to know that Carlos Mencia, the comedian who headlines this show, often relies on racist jokes that poke fun at his own Hispanic heritage. He comes across as mean and uninteresting, and his one-liners are raunchy and inane. Some sketches are very violent, but it's not a constant theme.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about stereotypes. Why is it so easy -- and so tempting, especially for comedians -- to mock people based on the color of their skin, their religion, or their ethnicity? Do you feel guilty if you laugh at a joke based on a stereotype? Why or why not? How do you let someone who's making an offensive comment know that it's not OK with you?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i've only seen one episode

    and it cracked me up. it did have some bad sex humor in it, but other than that, it's good.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 2.0

    i lost six cells

    it so stupido and torchure

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i really loved it!!!

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