Mr. Meaty - TV-Y7

Puppet teens serve up fast food and crass humor.

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  • TV Rating: TV-Y7
  • Network: Nickelodeon
  • Cast: Jason Hopley, Ali Eisner, Jamie Shannon
  • Genre: Comedy
  • >Available On: Download

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that although this is a puppet show, it's geared toward tweens and teens and isn't meant for little kids. It's rife with crass bodily function humor, slang, and cool-girl attitude that parents probably won't want younger kids hearing and repeating. That said, the show's take on an extreme cross-section of teenage life is likely to resonate with many viewers, who will enjoy the idiosyncratic characters and their attempts to survive the uncertainties of puberty.

Families can talk about cliques and popularity. What does it mean to be one of the "cool" kids? Who defines popularity? How do people cross from one group to another? Which characters are attempting to make that kind of switch? Why? Families can also discuss setting goals and working toward them. Why is it important to have a manageable goal in life? How can friends and family help (or hurt) your efforts?

Message

Social Behavior:

Adult characters are few and far between, and those who do exist appear totally out of touch with the young cast. The cast includes some stereotyped African-American characters. Lots of crass bodily function humor.

Consumerism:

The show's setting (a fictitious fast food joint) brings junk food like burgers, fries, and soda to the forefront.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Violence

Brief scuffles between friends. One scene shows a character hanging his friend upside down from a tall building (because the friend had mocked his hat).

Sex

Lots of flirting and attempts to get noticed by the opposite sex. Some scenes include kissing.

Language

No cursing, but lots of teen slang ("let me talk to my peeps") and attitude from the female characters ("like, yeah," with a head gesture for emphasis).

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Emily Ashby

During their down time behind the counter at Mr. Meaty -- a highly successful food chain trying to break into the world market -- friends Josh Redgrove (voiced by Jamie Shannon) and Parker Dinkelman (Jason Hopley) toss around ideas for their intended sci-fi horror flick Ninja Zombies, toward which they're saving their meager burger-slinging earnings. But while socially stunted Parker pins all his hopes on this one lofty life goal, newly cool Josh splits his energy between movie planning and girl pursuing, which has become a more fulfilling pastime since he took a liking to a chalky-skinned gal he calls Goth Girl (Ali Eisner).

Is it any good?

3
MR. MEATY (which was spun out of a series of shorts) is a unique addition to Nickelodeon's line-up that will appeal to the pubescent crowd because of its extreme -- and often sarcastic -- characterizations of teenage life. From geeks to goddesses -- and everything in between -- you'll find them all in this offbeat series, and viewers who can take the crass humor and sassy attitudes in stride will enjoy the show's funny take on this often challenging (but never dull) stage of life.

That said, this isn't one for the kiddie set, both because of its propensity for gross humor and because its themes are all about teenagerhood. And then there's the fact that the characters are constantly surrounded by (and eating) so much fast food -- savvier viewers may pick up on the intended satire, but younger kids could easily walk away with the idea that it's OK to eat all the junk you want.

Other choices

Nanalan
(also was created by the Mr. Meaty team)
The Muppet Show
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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 19 reviews.

0


Posted on 06/25/08 by bloo10 Kid contributor, age 10

Age 8+
0

Posted on 03/24/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

i don't like it

i don't like it because the puppets are made of clay. they look like pieces of sh*t attached to a piece of f**king string
5


Posted on 03/15/08 by JoeJonasGurl4ever Kid contributor, age 11

I love Mr.Meaty!

I watch Mr.Meaty every morning! It's such a funny show! I love that it became a TV series instead of the short little extras! Its not innapropite, but Josh and Parker and Ashley can be a little rude sometimes, but nothing that a little kid would immitate.
5


Posted on 03/13/08 by iluvKH Kid contributor, age 14

SO FUNNY!!

HaHa, this show is awesome! It's a little rude, but it's so funny!!
Age 8+
5


Posted on 11/21/07 by Shocker Adult contributor

0


Posted on 02/28/07 by CoolKing1221 Kid contributor, age 13

4


Posted on 02/11/07 by HTF RULES Kid contributor, age 10

Werid

Very cool it should come on more often.
Age 5+
0


Posted on 01/26/07 by Mr. Strong Adult contributor

Appropriate but NOT funny!

It's appropriate for kids, but there's NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING funny about it.
5


Posted on 12/12/06 by nedluver<3 Kid contributor, age 13

I can't get enough...

When Mr. Meaty was just a little 5-10 minute thing I couldn't stop watching it. I knew every one like the back of my hand. When I heard that it was becoming a show, I just about jumped up and down with excitement.
1


Posted on 11/26/06 by amygwilson Kid contributor, age 9

Bad idea

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Adult Reviews

There are 6 reviews.

Age 8+
0

Posted on 03/24/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

i don't like it

i don't like it because the puppets are made of clay. they look like pieces of sh*t attached to a piece of f**king string
Age 8+
5


Posted on 11/21/07 by Shocker Adult contributor

Age 5+
0


Posted on 01/26/07 by Mr. Strong Adult contributor

Appropriate but NOT funny!

It's appropriate for kids, but there's NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING funny about it.
Age 11+
0


Posted on 10/26/06 by nikilj Adult contributor

STUPID!

I think Mr. Meaty is so stupid. I will not let my daughter watch it. The TV rating is 7 and she is 7 but I think this is for older kids and even if my daughter was older I wouldn't want her to watch Mr. Meaty. I would worry she would start to act like they do. TURN IT OFF!!
Age 8+
4

Posted on 10/23/06 by Anonymous Adult contributor

It is wierd

The show is pretty funny. However, there is some pretty disgusting humor, such as Parker grilling his underpants, etc...
Age 11+
3


Posted on 09/22/06 by maryellen Adult contributor

Not for under 10 or so

This show has been advertised heavily on Nickelodian but it's for a more mature audience than the shows on which it's been promoted. In tonight's episode Parker turned into a girl (after too much hormone-laced "girly sauce" on his burger) Some funny situations and "insight" into what girls think about boys, but better for older kids.

Kids Reviews

There are 13 reviews.

0


Posted on 06/25/08 by bloo10 Kid contributor, age 10

5


Posted on 03/15/08 by JoeJonasGurl4ever Kid contributor, age 11

I love Mr.Meaty!

I watch Mr.Meaty every morning! It's such a funny show! I love that it became a TV series instead of the short little extras! Its not innapropite, but Josh and Parker and Ashley can be a little rude sometimes, but nothing that a little kid would immitate.
5


Posted on 03/13/08 by iluvKH Kid contributor, age 14

SO FUNNY!!

HaHa, this show is awesome! It's a little rude, but it's so funny!!
0


Posted on 02/28/07 by CoolKing1221 Kid contributor, age 13

4


Posted on 02/11/07 by HTF RULES Kid contributor, age 10

Werid

Very cool it should come on more often.
5


Posted on 12/12/06 by nedluver<3 Kid contributor, age 13

I can't get enough...

When Mr. Meaty was just a little 5-10 minute thing I couldn't stop watching it. I knew every one like the back of my hand. When I heard that it was becoming a show, I just about jumped up and down with excitement.
1


Posted on 11/26/06 by amygwilson Kid contributor, age 9

Bad idea

4

Posted on 11/22/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 10

This is very funny!

Mr. Meaty is very funny and one of my favorite shows!
4

Posted on 11/04/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 10

5


Posted on 10/17/06 by Cartoonaholic_Chocoholic Kid contributor, age 14

Like Nanalan', but for a Slightly Older Age Group

Mr. Meaty is made by the same guys who created Nanalan' (which is for younger kids). Like Nanalan', Mr. Meaty also ROCKS!!! Just what is the deal with you guys saying that Mr. Meaty has to be banned? Many great kids' shows and cartoons have disappeared (Ren & Stimpy, Pecola, Hamtaro, Sitting Ducks, Pet Alien, Rocko's Modern Life, Angry Beavers, Cow & Chicken, Beavis & Butt-Head, Atomic Betty (which those Cartoon Network idiots should never have dumped for that Ben 10 and Naruto garbage), Zixx (Cartoon Network only aired season one (not season two) of this), AAAHH! Real Monsters, etc.), I don't want Mr. Meaty to get cancelled quickly (along with Robotboy, Dragon Hunters, Monster Allergy, Zatch Bell, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, SpongeBob (which I doubt will get cancelled quickly), Catscratch, Horseland, etc.), too. LONG LIVE MR. MEATY!!! All of god's creatures, fresh off the grill. So come on down to Mr. Meaty's, where friends meet to eat, MEAT!!!
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