Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz - TV-14
Hip-hop-skewing sketch comedy for mature peeps.
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- TV Rating: TV-14
- Network: MTV
- Cast: Nick Cannon, Affion Crockett, Eliza Coupe
- Genre: Comedy
- >Available On: Download
Parents need to know
Families can talk about racial stereotypes and humor. How does seeing stereotypes in TV shows and movies affect viewers? Are the effects different depending on whether you're watching a drama or a comedy? Why or why not? What are the negative effects of stereotypes? Are there any positive effects? Do you find it difficult to discuss race and racial stereotypes? Why or why not?
Message
Social Behavior:
Sketches poke fun at pop culture and racial stereotypes. The cast is primarily African American.
Consumerism:
Some brands are mentioned in rap songs, like Cadillac.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Pretty clean, all things considered.
Violence
Comic violence, like a man holding up a restaurant with guns and threatening to kill people. No real injuries.
Sex
Some sketches involve sexual topics, like a man suing a woman for not putting out. Women are often provocatively dressed and sometimes act in sexually suggestive ways (licking lips slowly, showing off legs, touching bust, etc.).
Language
Constant profanity, though the harsher words are bleeped (but still obvious). Unbleeped words include "ass," "bitch," "whore," and "hell."
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Sierra Filucci
Is it any good?
The cast of Short Circuitz is talented, but the skits don't have the same edgy social criticism of Chappelle's work, which makes for a less-satisfying result. But mature viewers who can understand the value of poking fun at a group without buying into stereotypes might enjoy Cannon's raunchy humor -- and get a few laughs in the bargain.
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